Cornelius News
That sinking feeling: It turns out rental boaters are exempt from new safe boating regulations
July 17. By Dave Vieser. This year, the Lake Norman Marine Commission established new regulations designed to improve safety in and around the lake. The measures included vessel safety checks, permits for each rental boat, liability insurance minimums, and renter training and familiarization requirements. The new laws have already proven useful and local boating enthusiasts […]
Residents express concerns about child-care center/pre-school planned on W. Catawba
July 16. By Dave Vieser. Under normal circumstances the initial presentation of development projects to the Cornelius Town Board attracts relatively small crowds. That wasn’t the case on Monday July 15, as the Town Hall Meeting Room was totally filled with residents, most of whom were not happy with a new development project planned for […]
9 months after life-changing amputations, John McCurdy is an inspiration
July 16. By Dave Yochum. The first thing you notice about John McCurdy is his boyish grin, even at 50 years old. Next you’re going to notice his prosthetic arms and prosthetic legs—all four of his limbs are gone. With an amazing level of grit and determination—and tireless support from family, friends and neighbors—the long-time […]
Local LKN-area Little League team wins the 8U NC State Championship
July 15. The Lake Norman Little League 8U Machine Pitch All-Star Baseball Team—The Bolts—won the 8U NC State Little League Championship in Wilson. The Bolts battled to stay in the tournament, and then the tide changed. After the second game in the Little League District 3 Tournament, they found themselves in the losers bracket, and […]
Construction on Northcross extension to begin later this year
July 15. By Dave Vieser. The NC Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $20.8 million contract to Sealand Contractors of Midland to construct a 1.75 mile extension of Northcross Drive from Huntersville to Cornelius. Construction is expected to begin later this year and finish up in 2026. The extension will run from the current […]
Weekly calendar July 15-21: Day of Action rally, puzzles, music and ‘Ripcord”
Wednesday, July 17 John Lewis Day of Action Rally 7 pm | July 16. Everyone is invited to join Unity in Community for singing, speakers, spoken word and music to remember John Lewis’ life and legacy working to strengthen voting rights. Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., Davidson. Puzzle Palooza Jr. 5:30-8 pm | July […]
More Boat Hosts needed, a member of the US Olympic luge team will attend the Big Day at the Lake picnic
July 12. With Year 20 of Big Day at the Lake one week from tomorrow, event organizers say 232 Bigs and Littles from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas are coming to Lake Norman for a full day of fun. Except they are a little short on Boat Hosts, according to Dave Yochum, founder […]
Town Board meeting Monday focuses on 2 new projects on W. Catawba
July 12. By Dave Vieser. Details concerning two new development projects on West Catawba Avenue will highlight the Cornelius Town Board meeting on Monday. While no decisions will be made at the meeting residents are invited to attend, and to make comments. Both projects have already been the subject of community meetings, but Monday’s meeting […]
When did my wife stop making sense? Or is it me.
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show July 12. A big part of being married is getting to the point where you begrudgingly learn to accept some of the things your spouse does around the house that make no sense. After all, none of us are perfect. I leave things laying around everywhere. It takes me […]
Ribbon cutting for Jetton Extension
July 12. Nine months after the $3 million redo of Jetton Road Extension/Sefton Park began, Mayor Woody Washam led the official the ribbon-cutting today for the .75 mile stretch of road that runs from West Catawba to Liverpool. New bike lanes run in both directions, and there is a 10-foot-wide, multi-use path on the south […]
