Cornelius News
NC hospitals sued 7,500+ patients, families over medical debt
Aug. 25. North Carolina hospitals sued 7,517 patients and their family members to collect medical debt from January 2017 through June 2022, according to a new study authored by Duke Law School faculty and the Office of State Treasurer (OST). Judgments total $57 million in medical debt owed by patients. Nonprofit hospitals were responsible for […]
Catawba Riverkeeper: LKN water quality is ‘excellent’
Aug. 24. By Dave Yochum. Over the past three years there have been more than a dozen sewage spills in and around Cornelius into the waters of Lake Norman, a most regrettable series of events that caused plenty of negativity on various Facebook pages, but no long-term efffect, according to Catawba Riverkeeper Brandon Jones. […]
Weekender Aug. 25-27: Music, theater, bourbon and more
Calendar Sponsors Friday, Aug. 25 Canaan Cox 8 pm | Aug. 25. Canaan Cox is a North Carolina native and upcoming Nashville country music star. His music is a fusion of contemporary country, pop and a hint of rhythm and blues. Tickets: $25-$35. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Creative Clay/ Pottery […]
Jon Dressler, pleased with Birkdale Village, outlines changes coming with Fin & Fino
Aug. 23. By Dave Yochum. With 20 years in Birkdale Village under his belt, restaurateur Jon Dressler says he’s pleased with the direction the outdoor mall is taking and expects to reopen Dressler’s as Fin & Fino in February of 2024. Dressler’s, a mainstay of fine dining in Lake Norman, will close Sept. 23. “I […]
Submit your best photo for Visit LKN’s annual tourism photo contest
Aug. 22. Visit Lake Norman’s 9th Annual “Capture Lake Norman” photo contest, which runs from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 3, is open to photographers 18 years or older. Contestants may enter by completing a photo submission on VLN’s website or using #capturelkn on Facebook or Instagram. The essence of the contest is to reveal […]
What happens when a buffer consisting of trees is cut down during site preparation?
Aug. 22. By Dave Vieser. It’s been a tough run for David Van Epps of Davidson, who has been seeking to expand his previously approved luxury car club project in Cornelius on the west side of interstate 77. Van Epps had retained Metrolina Builders to prepare the 6.7 acre wooded vacant site at 20410 Chartown […]
Noise issue in Glenridge sounds like it may improve
Aug. 21. By Dave Vieser. The town can pass noise regulations but they’re only as good as the paper they’re printed on if contractors won’t obey. Recent events prove the point: Residents backing up to the rear of an industrial property on Bailey Road say there’s been no abatement in construction noise despite a new […]
Weekly calendar Aug. 21 – 27: Check out what there is to do this week
Calendar Sponsors Wednesday, Aug. 23 North Meck Community Farmers Market 9 am – 1 pm | Aug. 23. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius. Thursday, Aug. 24 Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop 6:30-8 pm | Aug. 24. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space […]
Missing Madalina: Mother, stepfather plead not guilty
Aug. 18. WSOC has reported that the mother and step-father of 12-year-old Madalina Cojocari have pleaded not guilty for failing to report her missing for more than three weeks. The case, which is expected to proceed to trial, has perplexed law enforcement and citizens alike since she was reported missing Dec. 15. Diana Cojocari and […]
Registration now open for Charlotte Independence adult soccer league
Aug. 18. The Charlotte Independence soccer club has opened registration for their adult soccer league, which is one of the longest running adult leagues in North Mecklenburg. The league offers divisions for players of varying ages and abilities and holds games on Sunday evenings at Bailey Road Park. The fall season runs from Sept. 10th […]
