Cornelius News
Sunset Cove public hearing set for July 8
June 12. By Dave Vieser. The long-awaited Planning Board public hearing on the Sunset Cove project planned for Nantz Road will be held on Tuesday July 8, at 6:30 pm in Town Hall. Project applicant Larry Griffin Jr. seeks rezoning for 8.6 acres of lakefront property at 18311/18323 Nantz Road to convert two existing single-family […]
Not this year but a tax increase lies ahead due to deferred expenses
June 11. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board has unanimously approved Town Manager Andrew Grant’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026, totaling $39.4 million. The spending plan carries the same property tax rate as this year—17.31 cents per $100 of assessed valuation—while funding many vital services in Cornelius, including the police and fire departments […]
Oh, the places we went
CATS MICRO | Jason Benavides. June 10. Oh, the places you’ll go…with CATS Micro. The on-demand, shared-ride service launched in late February and while it has limited range it’s hard to argue the value. For only $2.20 you can travel anywhere within the designated zone. I decided to try out the new transportation option and […]
Say goodbye to the Village Rider
June 10. By Dave Vieser. As expected, the North Mecklenburg Village Rider bus route will be discontinued effective Monday July 7. The Village Rider is a local bus route which has served Cornelius, along with Huntersville and Davidson for many years. Also ceasing operation July 7 is the Davidson Shuttle. Charlotte Area Transit Service’s (CATS) […]
Weekly Calendar June 9-15: Markets, music and movies
Wednesday, June 11 North Meck Farmers Market 9 am to noon | Wednesdays through Sept. 24. Fresh, local vegetables, meats, baked goods and more. In partnership with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council. Behind Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Thursday, June 12 Ladies Night Out 5-8 pm | June 12. Join the strolling shopping […]
5% rate increase for ElectriCities customers
June 9. While the Cornelius tax rate will likely remain the same next year under the proposed budget, there will be a 5 percent rate hike for the 4,000 customers of ElectriCities. The Cornelius Town Board is the governing board of the town’s electric utility. Each year, when the town adopts its general fund budget, […]
New building proposal comes before Planning Board Monday
June 6. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday June 9, regarding a six-story condominium/mixed use building proposed for the northwest corner of Jetton Road extension and Bethel Church. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm in Town Hall on Catawba Avenue. The town planning staff has recommended […]
Cornelius Early Scholars wraps up biggest year as 11 graduate
June 6. Cornelius Early Scholars, a nonprofit, scholarship Christian preschool, graduated 11 children yesterday, nearly double its inaugural 2024 graduating class. The preschool, which meets at First Baptist Church on Catawba Avenue, was created in 2022 to serve low-income families in Cornelius and the surrounding towns by providing full scholarships for any family at or […]
Weekender June 6-8: Music, markets and more
Friday, June 6 Rock the Park 6:30 pm | June 6. Known for their blend of roots reggae infused with R&B, jazz funk and soca, Crucial Fiya delivers performances that resonate with both traditional reggae enthusiasts and new listeners alike. Seating is first-come, first-served. Outside food and beverages are permitted with the exception of alcohol. […]
Cornelius Home Sales
June 4. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 4/23/2025 $530,000 Brooke Castillo & Antonio Di Bello to Oana Varlan, 10105 Bon Meade Ln. 4/25/2025 $695,000 Clinton & Christian Umphrey to Jeremy Bartell & Emily Rhodes, 17335 Harbor Walk Dr. 4/25/2025 $680,000 Valorie Sheehan to Robert & Kim Breuninger, […]
