Cornelius News
Cornelius Home Sales
May 10. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds March 16-April 19. 3/16/23 $189,000 Edward Hausbeck to Robert & Laura Salvador, 21117 Pine St. 3/17/23 $575,000 Gregory & Cathy Kowalski to Michael Benjamin, 20322 Val Circle 3/20/23 $135,000 Bailey Forest Development to South Creek Construction, Ltd 90 Bailey’s Forest […]
Boat Host registration is open for Big Day at the Lake XIX
May 9. Big Day at the Lake XVIIII is July 22, which means hundreds of children and youth from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas will come to Lake Norman for a full day of fun. More than 75 Boat Hosts are needed to take the children—along with their mentors—out on the lake for […]
National beauty retailer coming to Shops at Fresh Market
May 9. A national cosmetics and beauty chain will open a store in The Shops at the Fresh Market. Ulta Beauty, formerly known as Ulta Salon, will open later this year in about 9,000 square feet near the new Home Sense store. Like Total Wine, which is also opening in the strip shopping at Torrence […]
New Huntersville brewery has been a “long time coming”
May 8. By Jason Benavides. 760 Craft Works is the Huntersville craft brewery that the locals have been waiting for. “I think it’s a great addition to downtown. It has a fun atmosphere,” said Marisa Gast, of Huntersville. Originally planned for Cornelius , owners Wagner Ramsey and his son Trey fell into fate when the […]
Cornelius Commerce Center faces tough review
May 8. By Dave Vieser. A commercial center comprised of five flex buildings across from Bailey Park faces a tough review as it continues its journey through the Cornelius approval process. Neighbors have already voiced opposition and just last week, a key member of the Town Board indicated he will not support the request at […]
Weekly calendar May 8-14: Check out the fun events this week
Calendar Sponsors Wednesday, May 10 Comedy Night 8-10 pm | May 10. Tickets $15-20. Lost Worlds Brewing, Cornelius. Thursday, May 11 Dance Without Limits Noon – 1 pm | May 11. A Culture Blocks program presented by Order My Steps designed for seniors of all levels. Improve strength, coordination and mobility while learning new steps […]
Fire Marshal says second Bexley fire in 2 days was accidental
Screen grab: Cornelius Lemley Fire Dept. photo of Friday’s fire May 6. By Dave Yochum. There’s been another fire in the Bexley apartment complex just east of I-77 off Catawba but fire officials say this one was accidental. The cause of the first fire, which occurred late Wednesday afternoon, is undetermined. Everyone was evacuated safely. […]
Reverse fishing at Blythe Landing
May 5. The Lake Norman Marine Commission and Duke Energy received a shipment of sterile grass carp Thursday and dumped it straight into Lake Norman. The sterile carp can eat up to three times their body weight in hydrilla—invasive aquatic weeds—every day. The number of fish introduced each year is based on surveys of weed […]
When it comes to sports, the calendar isn’t good for weddings
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show May 5. I proposed to my girlfriend at the pinnacle of Kings Mountain on a sunny day 20 years ago, and as we descended, the as-yet-to-be-named Mother of Dragons began planning our wedding, including potential dates. “I think we should do it in October,” she said. I politely declined […]
Fire destroys units at Bexley complex just east of I-77
May 4. By Dave Yochum. A major fire at the Bexley at Lake Norman apartments late Wednesday afternoon caused extensive damage to the top floor of one of the buildings in the luxury complex. The cause of the fire, which began around 5:30 pm, is still under investigation. It was declared under control less than […]
