Cornelius News
Survey: NC ranks fifth for driving; Charlotte, 35th for congestion
Jan. 17. With traffic congestion costing US drivers an average of 51 hours and $869 during 2022, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States to Drive in. NC came in at No. 5, with Iowa in the top spot for the best state to drive, followed by Georgia, Ohio […]
UiC highlights for 2022
Jan. 17. While Unity in Community is looking forward to its fifth anniversary celebration, the group also took time to look at what was accomplished in 2022. 4 large group meetings: January’s theme was The Color of Law Study book study with guest speakers Staisha Hamilton and Joe Clifford In April, the first in-person/Zoom hybrid […]
NC Year of the Trail: Path to fun, fitness
Jan. 17. The NC Year of the Trail celebrates North Carolina’s vast and diverse collection of scenic trails, paths, and greenways, and encourages all of us to recognize our role as champions of these special resources. The effort is led by the Great Trails State Coalition, a group of diverse organizations, agencies and supporters. The […]
Archery range being built at Fisher Farm
Jan. 18. Mecklenburg County is building an archery range a Fisher Farm in Davidson. Fisher Farm is a 200 acres of land protected by environmental easements. The archery range will add to the passive recreation options allowed within the easement, while not disturbing the soil or causing erosion. Details on schedule, classes, rules and regulations […]
Seven months after fire, Tropicana owners say nightspot won’t reopen
Jan. 16. By Dave Vieser. Seven months after an early-morning fire at the Tropicana on West Catawba Avenue caused extensive damage, Cambridge Hospitality, the operator of the nightspot, says it will not reopen. “Tropicana’s unique appeal over the years was the presentation of live music,” said Jim Gordon, co-owner of Cambridge Hospitality. “We were one […]
Town Board will consider fate of Smith mansion Tuesday
Jan. 16. By Dave Vieser. A public hearing on rezoning for the Reserve at Smith Circle project highlights the Tuesday Jan. 17 Cornelius Town Board Meeting. Background Applicant Steve Terpak is seeking to rezone 3.9 acres on Smith Circle to develop a 12-lot, single-family residential subdivision. The location is near Cornelius Elementary School. All lots […]
Weekly calendar Jan. 16-22: Celebrate MLK Jr. Day, concerts, art exhibits and more
Calendar Sponsors Monday, Jan. 16 Organ at Davidson 7:30 pm | Jan. 16. Katie Ann McCarty and David Bronson performing. Free; donations accepted. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 North Main St., Davidson. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: It Takes A Village Noon – 1:30 pm MLK & Civil Rights Trivia | Breaking Ground: A Panel […]
Here’s where NC ranks in survey of 2023’s States with the Most Racial Progress
Jan. 16. In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. introduced the world to his dream of a society that focuses on character, not on complexion. America has certainly come closer to realizing King’s vision. However, segregation and discrimination continue to persist. In 2022, conversations on race have remained prevalent, with high-profile police brutality trials ending […]
5K in April will raise awareness of rare medical condition
Jan. 14. Project Change, a non-profit that seeks to raise awareness of Craniofacial Fibrous Dysplasia with McCune Albright Syndrome, will hold a 5K April 22 in Mooresville. Juliet Thomas said her son, 10 year-old Cash Thomas, was diagnosed with the rare and debilitating bone disease in his face. Background It causes facial changes, and potential […]
Susan M. Tillis Foundation: Giving back one bundle at a time
Jan. 13. The Susan M. Tillis Foundation began 2022 sweeping away the cobwebs of COVID and reconnecting with partners, with a variety of supporters stepping up to reignite the Baby Bundle program. Through December, 1,214 Baby Bundles were delivered to junior enlisted families at Fort Bragg. The Baby Bundle shower in May resulted in baby […]
