Cornelius News
Sewer capacity issue fixed, with help from Cabarrus Water & Sewer
July 10. By Dave Vieser. A sewer capacity issue which threatened to delay four major residential developments has been resolved. An agreement between Charlotte Water and Cabarrus County, combined with the completion of several capital improvements, ultimately resolved the capacity issue. The projects are all east of Main Street/Hwy. 115. “In our discussions with Charlotte […]
Weekly calendar July 10 -16: Shark Week for teens, music, movie, fairies in the forest
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, July 11 Movement for Seniors 9 am | July 11. Presented by Movement Migration. Renowned artists and educators teach classes for adults and seniors for those interested in experiencing different movement practices. Styles include modern dance, ballet, yoga, and somatic approaches to support a healthy body and mind. Select classes will have […]
Bilodeau files to run for mayor of Cornelius
July 10. Three-term Cornelius Commissioner Denis Bilodeau has officially filed with the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections to run for mayor of Cornelius. He will oppose Woody Washam who is running for a fourth term as mayor. The 22-year Cornelius resident has been a business and community leader having served as a founding board member […]
Boat Hosts needed for Year 19 of Big Day at the Lake
July7. The 19th annual Big Day at the Lake on July 22 still needs Boat Hosts. More than 150 Bigs and Littles are coming and organizers say they are short by about a dozen boats. Big Day at the Lake is all about providing a day of fun for at-risk kids in Big Brothers Big […]
5 commission candidates file together; Bilodeau files for mayor, Washam later this afternoon
July 7. By Dave Yochum. As of 12:15 pm today, three sitting commissioners have filed to seek re-election to the Town Board, along with two newcomers. Denis Bilodeau, a sitting commissioner, has filed to run for mayor. He will run against Woody Washam who is expected to file later this afternoon. These people have filed […]
Graduating from 5th grade is one more milestone
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show July 7. The Blonde Bomber had her fifth grade promotion ceremony last month. We commemorated the occasion by asking her to take a family picture and she refused to smile because we’re embarrassing. Her school administrators and teachers put on an amazing event with slideshows, songs, a flash mob […]
Local eateries will be part of ‘Queen’s Feast’
July 6. Six restaurants in Cornelius and Huntersville are participating in “Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week” July 21 through July 30. Three-course, prix fixe dining deals range from $30 to $50 per person. North Mecklenburg Dressler’s in Birkdale Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Huntersville Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Northlake Hunter House, Circa 1913 in […]
Weekender July 6-9: Music, movie and more
Calendar Sponsors Friday, July 7 Food Truck Fridays 11:30 am-1 pm | July 7. The town Parks & Rec will have games onsite to enjoy while you wait for your order or after your meal from Journey Pizza, so come on your own or bring your friends, family and coworkers along. Smithville Park, 19710 S. […]
Cornelius PD registering for National Night Out sponsors and vendors
July 6. The Cornelius Police Department and Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting National Night out on Tuesday, August 1, at Smithville Park. This free public event from from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm will promote community safety and crime prevention. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy local community safety vendors, children’s […]
Eggs Up Grill open on W. Catawba
July 5. Eggs Up Grill has opened in Turnberry Place, in the former Matt’s Chicago Dogs space. The 2,500-square-foot restaurant is owned by husband-and-wife team Chris and Sofia Mendoza and business partner Alfonso Segura. It’s a half-block from the old Waffle House which closed two years ago; a month later, Cook House closed. As far […]
