Cornelius News
Red Line new cost estimate: $1.38 billion
Jan. 23. By Dave Vieser. The new cost estimate for the CATS Red Line is in: $1.38 billion—more than twice the original $640 million estimated pricetag. Building the Red Line is still considered a top priority among four transit funding options unveiled yesterday by the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) for the consideration of legislators […]
Weekender Jan. 23-26: Music, comedy, Burns Nights and more
Thursday, Jan. 23 2025 North Meck Priorities Meeting Hosted by Commissioner Elaine Powell 6-7:30 pm | Jan. 23. County Commissioner Elaine Powell invites Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville residents to this event to share priorities and concerns for north Mecklenburg. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. Refreshments will be served. Also, there will be service updates […]
Cornelius Home Sales
Jan. 22. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 11/18/2024 $622,000 Rebecca Gauthier to Michael & Lisa Bartelli, 9038 Charles Francis Ln. 11/18/2024 $810,000 Stuart & Joyce Patch to Brendan & Carol Dawson, 12918 Meetinghouse Dr. 11/19/2024 $529,000 Towne Living at Washam Potts to Rahul & Manisha Bhole, 10512 […]
A possible commuter rail station appears on track north of Catawba
Jan. 21. If the Red Line becomes a reality, where will the Cornelius commuter station be located? One thing is certain: It won’t be in the original spot south of Catawba Avenue. This fact was revealed at a December Town Board meeting when commissioners and staff discussed the upcoming legislative agenda for 2025. The original […]
Cornelius foundation announces $250,000 in grants
Jan. 21. The Giving with Grace Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering kindness and strengthening community bonds, awarded $250,000 in grants to 10 nonprofits at its Annual Gifting Luncheon. Held at The Peninsula Yacht Club, the event brought together community leaders, philanthropists, and supporters to celebrate local organizations making a lasting impact. Giving With […]
Everybody Counts, including the homeless
Jan. 21. On Thursday, volunteers will span out across Charlotte-Mecklenburg streets, parking lots, encampments, and other locations to survey people who are living without shelter. Anyone who sees a location where people may be living unsheltered is encouraged to report the location. The 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count in the early morning hours of Jan. 23, […]
Weekly Calendar Jan. 20-26: MLK Jr. events, Economic Outlook Newsmakers Breakfast, music, more
Monday, Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day event: Cornelius Noon – 1:30 pm | Jan. 20. Celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The program will feature Bishop Darryl B. Starnes Sr., of the AME Zion Church, and include additional guest speakers, musical performances from local churches and uplifting conversations of unity. This […]
Foodie alert: Queen’s Feast Jan. 17-26
Jan. 16. Diners looking for some mid-winter excitement can capture sweet deals and foodie thrills during Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week Friday, Jan. 17, through Sunday, Jan. 26. Five restaurants from Cornelius, Huntersville and North Mecklenburg are participating. More than 100 restaurants around the metro area will offer three-course dining deals, with prix fixe prices […]
EarthTalk: Could bamboo be the future of sustainable construction?
Dear EarthTalk: Why are some people in the green building industry so bullish on bamboo? —Tim Carey, Puyallup, WA Jan. 17. Bamboo, one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet, is well-known as a rudimentary building material used for many centuries. Today, although the resource is often limited to scaffolding or remote housing projects, advocates […]
Weekender Jan. 16-19: Caritas A Cappella Ensemble, William Lee Martin and more
Thursday, Jan. 16 JAR (Journey Around Race) ACTIVITIES 6:30-8:30 pm | Jan. 16. Revisit Charleston and hear how the city has processed its own identity and history around race, a presentation by Professor Damon Fordham, an adjunct professor of history, public speaking and critical thinking at The Citadel in Charleston, SC, and of a yearly […]
