Cornelius News
New townhomes on Magnolia Estates Drive will start in the $600s
April 9. By Dave Vieser. The trees have come down, so what’s going up along Magnolia Estates Drive opposite the Publix parking lot? It’s a 65-unit townhome development called 3580 Townes. We’ll explain that name later. The first model should be ready in about a year, according to Kate Watts, vice president of marketing for […]
It’s official: Caldwell Station Tributary Greenway is open
April 9. The 1.3 mile Caldwell Station Tributary Greenway officially opened yesterday with a ribbon-cutting. The scenic multi-use path connects Caldwell Station Creek Greenway to the Northern Regional Recreation Center. It also offers connections to the Caldwell Station neighborhood and Hyde Park businesses and storage suites, including the Eleven Lakes Brewing Co. The Caldwell Station […]
Town Board Approves Purchase of Police Emergency Vehicle
April 8. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board has approved the purchase of a $373,650 Emergency Sentinel Police Vehicle, using asset forfeiture funds. This will be the first time Cornelius Police will have such a vehicle in their fleet, and Chief David Baucom says it’s needed. “This emergency vehicle will allow officers to safely […]
Community meeting on proposed lakefront event venue April 15
April 7. By Dave Vieser. A community meeting to outline the “Sunset Cove” event venue proposed for Nantz Road will be held on Tuesday April 15 at 6 pm in Town Hall. Project applicant Larry Griffin Jr. seeks rezoning for 8.6 acres of trophy waterfront property at 18311/18323 Nantz Road. If approved, the proposal would […]
Weekly calendar April 7-13: Outdoor concerts return, Highland games and more
Tuesday, April 8 Armour After Dark: Hot Takes 7:30 pm | April 8. Local industry experts and pop culture figures collide in a live debate-style format. Watch as passionate speakers present their bold opinions on topics ranging to frivolous to existential, and then cast your vote to see who truly moved the needle. Phones get […]
Joshua Murray Boating safety center rocked the boat Sunday
April 7. The Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education and Awareness Center fundraiser on Sunday was filled with music, community spirit, and a shared commitment to enhancing boating safety on Lake Norman. The event at Boatyard Lake Norman brought together a passionate group of supporters, including residents, local leaders and representatives from numerous businesses and organizations, […]
Hundreds of anti-Trump demonstrators marched in Cornelius Saturday
April 6. By Dave Yochum. Hundreds of people from Cornelius, as well as all around North Mecklenburg and as far as Salisbury crowded the Veteran’s Monument near Town Hall before marching peacefully to protest President Trump and presidential adviser Elon Musk. The people came in all stripes and colors, from lakefront homeowners to veterans, women […]
Joshua Murray boat safety fundraiser today at Boatyard
April 6. The Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education and Awareness Center, located at Blythe Landing, is inviting the community to a fundraising event on April 6, from 2 PM to 6 PM at Boatyard. Dedicated to saving lives on the water, the center has already made a significant impact in promoting boating safety. However, with […]
Davidson Farmers Market opens tomorrow with Rusty Knox singing
April 4. Sure sign of spring: Tomorrow is the start the of 17th season of the Davidson Farmers Market. The market will be open rain or shine 9 am to noon Saturday, April 5, every Saturday through Thanksgiving. No pets allowed. But there’s music: Mayor Rusty Knox will kick off prime market season with a […]
How I connected with a movie star
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show April 4. Gene Hackman died in February at the age of 95. I’m not much of a Hollywood guy. I don’t really care about celebrities. I don’t think they resonate with me because I don’t really know them. My only connection to them is the characters they’re pretending to […]
