Cornelius News
Wine Summit coming to Cain Center on Saturday
Dec. 10. The Greater Lake Norman Wine Summit takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Cain Center. Dubbed “the ultimate wine experience,” the event will feature tastings, guest speakers, classroom sessions, dining, prizes and more. Tickets cost $125 and must be purchased online in advance. The event is hosted by The […]
Tell Giselle: Exacerbating an issue with attitude
Dec. 10. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “One of my friends has a young child who is not thriving in school. She is not failing, but she is underperforming. When my friend mentioned this, I could tell she is concerned but I was pretty certain she […]
New development group takes over Alexander Farms
Dec. 10. By Dave Vieser. River Rock Development, a subsidiary of River Rock Capital Partners, along with an investment group that includes several Cornelius residents, has acquired the commercial portion of the Alexander Farms project. The group has officially taken over the final 16 acres of the project, 10 of which are buildable commercial parcels. […]
Town meeting tonight on future pedestrian and bike plan
Dec. 9. The Town of Cornelius is inviting residents to Town Hall tonight to share feedback on walking and biking safety as it prepares a new Bike and Pedestrian Plan. The public is encouraged to drop in from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Woody Washam Community Room to provide ideas and input on bike […]
Town issues FAQ to address downtown plan concerns
Dec. 9. The Town of Cornelius posted an FAQ on social media yesterday to address concerns raised by residents during a recent public hearing on the Downtown Master Plan. At the Nov. 17 meeting, many speakers said they supported the idea of a new master plan but opposed its current form, citing impacts on traffic, […]
Weekly Calendar: Philharmonic, Hanukkah and more
Dec. 8. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this week around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Tuesday, Dec. 9 Red Truck Men Lake Norman Breakfast 7:15-8:30 am | Dec. 9. Red Truck Men LKN is a monthly faith-based gathering where men connect over breakfast and brotherhood. Haerfest […]
Business Today: The Outpost and Caffeto Coffee embark on adventure
Dec. 8. By Jon Show. The newest retail shop in Cornelius owes its launch to a shared love of travel by a mother-daughter team seeking a new adventure. The Outpost is the evolution of an outdoorsy clothing brand created five years ago by Cornelius resident Amy Jolly and her teenage daughter, Aubrey, a senior at […]
North Meck Holiday Parade returns for the 43rd edition
Dec. 5. The 43rd Annual North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade will return to the streets of Davidson and Cornelius on Saturday, Dec. 6. The long-running community tradition gets rolling at 1 p.m. and is expected to draw thousands of spectators along the two-mile route. The parade begins on Main Street in downtown Davidson and continues south […]
Sources: Alexander Farms gains new backers
Dec. 5. By Dave Vieser. A new group that includes representatives of River Rock Communities will move forward in some capacity with the 54.7-acre Alexander Farms commercial retail project, according to multiple sources. Details are expected to be unveiled next week. River Rock is the developer of the residential portion of the project that was […]
Weekender: Sons of Serendip and holiday events galore
Dec. 4. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Thursday, Dec. 4 Owl Prowl 6 pm | Dec. 4. Dive into the nightlife of owls during Owl Prowls at the Carolina Raptor Center. Perfect for families with older children and […]
