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Legion's Park ribbon-cutting May 13. Photo: Jason Benavides

Legion Park: All new and ready to go

May 13. The new playground at Legion Park just north of downtown Cornelius officially opened this morning with a ribbon-cutting and local officials. The Town Board approved a $399,000 contract […]

New car wash opens this fall on W. Catawba

May 13. The new Heroes Car Wash on the site of the former Carolina Springs Auto Spa on West Catawba is expected to open this fall. Heroes spokesman Josh Moore […]

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Keep safety in mind as boating season approaches

May 12. The Cornelius Police Department along with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation hosted the first Lake Norman Boat Safety Media Day held at the Joshua Murray Boating Safety Center […]

Dragon boat racing is one of the most popular attractions at the annual Asian Festival.  PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREA LEE

Weekly calendar May 12-18: Asian festival, fishing derby, jazz festival and more

Tuesday, May 13 Wine on The Vine 6-8 pm | May 13. A fun evening at the Downtown Greenway Trailhead. 760 Craft Works will be on-site with wine (and beer) […]

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Volunteer Fair provides a great opportunity for all ages

May 9. The Peninsula Community Foundation’s Volunteer Fair at the Bethel Presbyterian Church Family Life Center brought out dozens of volunteers as well as local non-profits looking to expand their work. The Peninsula Community […]

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Lovesac, that’s where it’s at

MODERN DAD | By Jon Show May 9. Eighteen years ago, when we sold our condo and bought our first house, we also sold our couch to the buyers, so […]

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Planning Board votes 7-1 for controversial Bailey Road project

May 8. By Dave Yochum. The Cornelius Planning Board last night recommended approval of the Cornelius Business Park in a near-unanimous vote. Developer Drew Thigpen of Greenberg Gibbons Properties said […]

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Weekender May 8-11: Volunteer, Fleetwood Mac tributes, Canaan Cox, Harry Potter movie

Thursday, May 8 Volunteer Fair 1-5 pm. Up to 20 local non-profit organizations will share information and offer opportunities to serve for all ages. Learn more about the need in […]

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Cornelius Home Sales

May 7. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds.  3/20/2025 $525,000 Anthony & Judith Sergi to Stephen Galland & Anne Hall, 19830 Madison Village […]

Key hearing tonight on Bailey Road business center proposal

May 7. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board will conduct a public hearing tonight Town Hall on a controversial proposal which, if approved, would permit a four-building business park […]