Cornelius News
Planning Board to decide on Bailey Road project tonight
June 12. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Staff has recommended that the town Planning Board approve the Cornelius Business Park rezoning at their meeting this evening June 12, in Town Hall. However, the recommendation contains 11 detailed conditions which the developer must agree to, some of which are unique to the project which is […]
New scholarship Christian preschool taking steps to open in August
June 12. Cornelius Early Scholars, a new scholarship Christian preschool based in Cornelius, has gained tax-exempt organization. The organization could hire a preschool director during the board meeting tonight, says co-founder Dr. Mike Miltich, and is accepting student applications in anticipation of opening Aug. 28. In order for most of the children to attend on […]
Weekly calendar June 12 – 18: Art, music, farmers markets and more
Calendar Sponsors Monday, June 12 – Friday, Aug. 4 Cain Center Instructor Show Daily | June 12-Aug. 4. The Cain Family Instructor Show is a chance for current and past students to come and admire the work of their favorite teachers. Our instructors are passionate professionals that create a wonderful environment of skill building and […]
Sewage spill near Nautique Blvd. is about 8,000 gallons
June 11. A “No Swim Advisory” has been issued for a cove near Nautique Boulevard due to a sewage spill. At approximately 8,000 gallons, it’s more than 10 times larger than any spill in Cornelius waters last year. It occurred at a private sanitary sewer manhole located at 21328 Nautique Boulevard. The discharge was caused […]
What’s your property tax bill going to look like?
June 9. By Dave Vieser. With both the town and county budgets adopted, property owners in Cornelius can figure out what their tax bills will be when they are mailed out this summer. Cornelius rate: .1731 County rate: .4731 The combined tax rate is .6462, with the county’s share at 73 percent. —Multiply the property […]
Father’s Day: A good time to reflect on being a dad
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show [June 9] When I was in high school, my mom got me a copy of “Life’s Little Instruction Book.” It was pocket-sized, had a red tartan cover, and offered “511 suggestions, observations, and reminders on how to live a happy and rewarding life.” The book ended up on the […]
Cornelius home and property sales
June 8. These recent property transactions in Cornelius were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds April 21-May 19. Cornelius 4/21/23 $675,000 Providence Real Estate Group to Mitchell & Ann Levine, 14116 Cameron Elise Dr. 4/21/23 $487,000 South Creek Construction to Providence Real Estate Group, Lot 89 Bailey’s Forest 4/21/23 $135,000 Bailey Forest Development […]
Boone, Partee announce plans to run for mayor of Huntersville
June 8. A contest for Huntersville mayor is shaping up this fall after Mayor Melinda Bales announced her intentions to run for NC House of Representatives District 98, which is currently held by John Bradford. Two sitting commissioners, Dan Boone and Derek Partee, have announced they will run for mayor. The mayor’s office, like the […]
Farmland ripe for new development
DEVELOPMENT | By Dave Vieser June 7. A bucolic piece of farmland on Bailey Road, which represents the once rural side of Cornelius, has been targeted for a zoning change, which would permit the construction of a five-building, 203,000 square foot commercial center. However, nearby residents have raised concerns about the proposal, to the extent […]
Officer Lex: Retired and ready to take it easy
June 7. Dave Vieser. At their June 5 meeting, the Town Board honored a retiring police dog, Lex, a Cornelius Police canine officer since 2017. “Due to health conditions that would put Lex at high risk in his working police dog role, we requested his official retirement,” said Police Chief David Baucom. Commissioners concurred, unanimously […]
