Cornelius News
Pho NC re-opens this week
March 7. The owner of Pho NC in Peninsula Village will re-open her restaurant for lunch on Wednesday, March 8, seven months after an electrical fire gutted the place. Nguyen “Cindy” Trang said there will be a new menu for lunch and dinner, with lunch specials offered 11:30 am to 2 pm; dinner hours are […]
On the Roxx opening Saturday in new location
March 7. By TL Bernthal. On the Roxx will re-open in its new location on Saturday, March 11. The grand opening will be 9 pm to 1 am and features DJ Aron. There is no cover and there will be drink specials. Earlier this year, On the Roxx owner Dante Spino said he was moving […]
Hospitals adjust visitor restrictions
March 7. Today at 7 am, all Novant Health and Atrium Health facilities will lift flu and RSV-related visitor restrictions that limit visitors under age 13. The restrictions were put in place Nov. 15, 2022. All other visitor guidance remains in effect, including mask requirements for all visitors and team members. Anyone experiencing respiratory virus […]
This month is the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration
March 7. This March, the American Red Cross is honoring those who make its mission possible during the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration. American Red Cross Month celebrations are a national tradition that began in 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation. Anyone can participate in Red […]
ASC opportunity for artists interested in ‘Going Public’
March 6. ASC is accepting qualifications from professional, regional artists for participation in Going Public: A Public Art Incubator. This series of workshops will help artists better understand the process behind public art, from applying to commissions and working with stakeholders and communities to making their vision a reality. The new deadline to apply is Monday, […]
County to conduct controlled burn nearby this afternoon
March 6. The Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today at Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge. The burn is expected to start about noon and smoke will affedt air quality in the downwind are for two to three hours. The refuge is located off Neck Road in Huntersville. The county recommends, to […]
Unity in Community encourages residents to voice support for affordable housing
March 6. Unity in Community is urging residents to attend tonight’s Town Board meeting to show support for affordable housing in Cornelius. During the meeting, a public hearing on the recommendations of the Land Use Task Force is scheduled. Land use policies that limit density and building heights may make it difficult to impossible to […]
Weekly calendar March 6-12: Music, comedy, trivia, euchre and more
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, March 7 Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays 5-10 pm | March 7. Food truck and half off tequila flights. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Music Bingo 6:30-8:30 pm | March 7. Three rounds of prizes and free to play. Eleven Lakes Brewing, 10228 Bailey Rd. Suite 201, Cornelius. Thinkin’ & […]
Bence Hoyle, former Cornelius police chief, is retiring as chief in Huntersville
March 3. Huntersville Police Chief Bence Hoyle will retire in June after 37 years in law enforcement, nearly 20 of them with the Huntersville Police Dept. and a dozen years as chief of police in Cornelius as well. Major Barry Graham will be promoted to chief upon Hoyle’s retirement. Background Hoyle was Cornelius’ chief when […]
Atrium hospital plan comes before Town Board on Monday
March 3. By Dave Vieser. A final decision on the rezoning needed for the new 38 bed Atrium Hospital in Cornelius is on the Town Board agenda this coming Monday. All indications point to approval. The plan The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, doing business as Atrium Health, plans to build a 38-bed hospital containing 282,000 square […]
