Cornelius News
Davidson property sales
Feb. 28. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds 12/19/22 $875,000 Samuel Cannon & Chelseanne Smith to Christian Kelly & Jennifer Jordan, 748 Amalfi Dr. 12/19/22 $308,000 Eric & Martha Hayes to Candace & Steven Matta, 710 Cotton Gin Alley 12/20/22 $740,000 Anjanette & Richard Weddle to Steve & Vivian […]
Here’s how Smithville’s anniversary is counted as the 50th
Feb. 28. In calculating the 50th anniversary of Smithville during Black History Month this year, the Smithville Community Coalition includes the years of community struggle and hope that led up to the vote in 1980 that officially made the neighborhood part of the Town of Cornelius. Some people have asked the coalition how it came […]
CATS app: Meetings on new on-demand service start soon
Feb. 28. Beginning Thursday, March 2, Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host several in-person and virtual public meetings to gather public input on the upcoming microtransit initiative. Microtransit is an on-demand, ride-sharing service that will provide curb-to-curb trips within select zones, as well as on-demand connections to area hubs, like Park and Rides. The […]
LKN bass tourney, on Discovery and Outdoor channels, has top prize of $300K
Feb. 28. The five-day Redcrest 2023 Bass Pro Tour tournament, set for March 8-12 at Blythe Landing, will be broadcast on Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel. The Major League Fishing event showcases the top 40 Bass Pro Tour anglers from the 2022 season. They will compete for the top prize of $300,000. “The big wildcard […]
Weekly calendar Feb. 27 – March 5: Lectures for learning, music, dance, Purim carnival
Calendar Sponsors Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Monday, Feb. 27 ‘Talking Black in America: Roots’ film and discussion 7 – 9 pm | Feb. 27. “Talking Black in America: Roots” film and discussion with linguist Walt Wolfram from the […]
Concerns raised about Medic’s proposed response changes
Feb. 27. By Dave Vieser. Response protocol changes recommended by Mecklenburg County Medic were not well received at the most recent Cornelius Town Board Meeting. Concern was voiced by town and fire officials over a change which would call on fire department units to reduce their use of lights and sirens en route to lower […]
Zillow says Charlotte No. 1 hottest US market
Feb. 26. By Dave Yochum. Charlotte is the nation’s hottest housing market for 2023 according to Zillow, the high-tech real-estate marketplace company with nationwide listings, analysis and information. The rest of the Top 10, after Charlotte, are: Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Nashville, Jacksonville, Fla., Kansas City, Miami, Atlanta and Philadelphia. Charlotte jumped from No. 5 on […]
Davidson police seek help around recent vandalism; reward offered
Feb. 24. Someone recently shared videos of the potential suspects in the vandalism incidents Feb. 15-16 in Davidson and police are asking for anyone else who has video to let them know. The video shows the potential suspects near Avinger Lane about 10:40 pm Wednesday, Feb. 15. The subjects are driving two sedan-style vehicles, one […]
Be wary of secondary market for theater tickets
Feb. 24. By TL Bernthal. Scammers have figured it out: They can offer tickets to sold-out performances, hoping to get payment for something they don’t really have. A victim may never get the ticket, or find out at the door that what they think is a ticket for admission is a fraud. Justin Dionne, executive […]
Smithville was. Smithville is. Smithville will be.
Feb. 24. Editor’s note: The Smithville Community Coalition is gearing up both as a nonprofit and as an advocate for the historically African American community on the east side of Cornelius, primarily on the south side of Catawba Avenue. This article was written by a coalition staff member to help the public understand their work. […]
