Cornelius News
Weekly calendar June 5-11: Car show, music, farmers markets
Calendar Sponsors Wednesday, June 7 North Meck Community Farmers Market 9 am – 1 pm | June 7. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius. Thursday, June 8 Thursdays on Main 6 pm | June 8. The Embers, Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis. Live at LangTree […]
NCDOT projects: Costs up, some completion dates slip
June 4. By Dave Vieser. A new NCDOT project update for Cornelius is not particularly good news: Total costs are up, and some completion dates have been pushed back again. Of the seven projects, West Catawba Phase 2 is by far the major concern. NCDOT’s estimated date for seeking construction bids has been pushed back […]
Tommy’s appliance tips
June 2. Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy will offer the community his advice for various appliances monthly. Ranges and ovens still cook our meals, but cooking habits should change as the appliances are controlled differently. […]
June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month
June 2. As unbelievable as it is that there is a need to designate a month to this tragic reality, it is also an opportunity for awareness and action, says Unity in Community. Wear Orange—today, June 2 to Sunday, June 4—is a national movement to bring awareness and show solidarity in a visible way. “Find […]
Two Cornelius fraudsters plead guilty, face up to 20 years
June 1. [Updated] By Dave Yochum. Two Cornelius residents, Marlin Hershey, 53, and Dana Bradley, 53, face up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for orchestrating a large-scale investment scheme. The Feds said they ran a classic Ponzi scheme. According to filed court documents and the plea hearings, from […]
Atrium breaks ground for new hospital in Cornelius
June 1. Atrium Health broke ground yesterday for its newest hospital, Atrium Health Lake Norman. The 170,000 square-foot facility located on much of the old Cooke family farm between I-77 and Hwy 21, means greater access to health care in North Mecklenburg. The new hospital is expected to open its doors in 2025 with approximately […]
World champs: Hough wins first place at Odyssey of the Mind finals
June 1. The Hough High School Odyssey of the Mind team won their both regional and state competitions this year to go on to compete at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Michigan State University from May 22-27, where the team took First Place for their age group and problem. The Hough High […]
No swim advisory lifted after test
June 1. The no swimming advisory for Knox Cove near Torrence Chapel Estates Circle has been lifted after laboratory results indicated bacteria counts were within safe limits. On Saturday we reported roughly 460 gallons of sewage spilled into the lake due to a damaged pipe on Torrence Chapel Estates Circle. The damage was caused by […]
Summer events kick off in June
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, June 1 Live at LangTree 6:30 – 9 pm | June 1. Tim Elliott, Carolina’s Male Country Artist of the Year. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Dance Without Limits Noon – 1 pm | June 1. A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of […]
Weekender June 1 – June 4: Farmers markets, concerts and more
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, June 1 Live at LangTree 6:30 – 9 pm | June 1. Tim Elliott, Carolina’s Male Country Artist of the Year. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Dance Without Limits Noon – 1 pm | . A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all […]
