Cornelius News
500 people have signed petition opposing Cornelius Business Park
June 27. More than 500 people who live near a proposed 36-acre, five-building flex-space business park on Bailey Road just east of the railroad tracks have signed a petition objecting to the potential rezoning and development. The Cornelius Business Parkcproposed by Greenberg Gibbons Properties would require the Cornelius Board of Commissioners to approve a rezoning of […]
US pedestrian deaths are at highest level in decades. Here are some tips from Chief Baucom
June 27. By Dave Yochum. More than 7,500 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents last year, continuing a troubling trend of elevated rates that began in 2020. Indeed, deaths of people walking surged 19 percent between 2019 and 2022. Pedestrian deaths rose a troubling 77 percent between 2010 and 2021, compared to a 25 […]
Miltich running for Town Board after losing in 2021 shake-up
June 27. By Dave Yochum. Michael “Dr. Mike” Miltich plans to run for the Town Board, after losing his bid for a fourth term in the 2021 elections when four out of five seated commissioners were defeated. Miltich, who was also chair of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO), has lived in Cornelius for […]
Weekly calendar June 26-July 2:
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, June 27 Tie-Dye Art 2-3 pm | June 27. Learn how to make cool tie-dye designs and create your own tie-dye hat. Supplies will be provided.This program is for children in grades K-5. Registration is required; registration opens noon June 13. Cornelius Library, 21105 Catawba Ave. Wednesday, June 28 North Meck Community […]
Thurman Ross plans to run for Town Board this fall
June 25. Thurman Ross, a public service veteran who was defeated in Town Board elections two years ago, plans to run for the five-member, non-partisan local governing body this fall. Thurman Ross has been on the Town Board much of the past two dozen years. He lost in 2021, when four out of five incumbents […]
Symphony and fireworks Saturday night at Bailey Road Park
June 23. Don’t forget Symphony in the Park is Saturday, June 24, at Bailey Road Park. The fun starts at 6 pm and ends with a bang—fireworks when it’s dark. The family friendly event includes a performance by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra under the stars, along with food trucks, local beer and wine and children’s […]
Looser pandemic sign policies discontinued
June 23. By Dave Vieser. It’s one more sign the pandemic is over: The Cornelius Town Board has discontinued the pandemic sign policy. During the pandemic, the town had adopted a policy to allow each business to have two onsite snipe signs indicating “help wanted.” Generally, a snipe sign is off-premises sign that is attached […]
It’s official: Mayors declare July 22 ‘Big Day at the Lake’
June 23. The mayors of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville have proclaimed July 22 “Big Day at the Lake” during Town Board meetings in June. It’s been 19 years since Big Day at the Lake was first launched with the goal of providing a full day of fun for hundreds of at-risk kids in Big Brothers […]
New preschool hires first director
June 22. Margy Nance is the new Preschool Director at Cornelius Early Scholars, a new non-profit scholarship Christian preschool that will utilize space in First Baptist Church on Catawba Avenue. She has more than 17 years of preschool experience, including more than a decade as director. Rev. David Judge, who chairs Cornelius Early Scholars, said […]
Weekender June 22-25: Fireworks, concerts, night market and ‘Mary Poppins’
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, June 22 Live at LangTree 6:30 – 9 pm | June 22. The HWY, Americana rock band. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Dance Without Limits Noon – 1 pm | .June 22 A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels. Improve strength, coordination […]
