Cornelius News
A father is patient, kind and a work in progress. I know I am.
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show June 17. Our little corner of the neighborhood has seen an influx of babies in the last year or so, which got me to thinking, because it doesn’t take much to get me to thinking. The Mother of Dragons and I are old. We say things to the new […]
Weekender June 17-19: The Charlotte Symphony x2, cruise in, Juneteenth
Here is what’s happening this weekend: Friday, June 17 The Charlotte Symphony 8:30 pm. Free concert at Duke Energy’s EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville. Live Under the Oaks 6 to 8 pm. Heroes at Last. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Please bring your own […]
No. 5: Another sewage spill, this one on Meta
June 16. By Dave Yochum. There’s been another sewage spill into the lake—this one involving 600 gallons that reached a cove off Meta Road. Charlotte Water confirmed the spill was due to a cable sub-contractor. A no-swimming advisory has been issued. At 9 this morning workers were digging up and down Meta, including directly in […]
Atrium to present plans for new hospital in Cornelius
June 15. By Dave Vieser. Residents interested in seeing what the new Atrium Cornelius Hospital will look like are invited to attend a special presentation July 18 during the regular Town Board Meeting. At that time, Atrium officials will unveil for the first time their plans for the medical facility to be built on the […]
Tips to stay safe during the heat wave
June 15. There’s a heat advisory in effect, with highs of 95 and above forecast for through Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The Red Cross has this advice for dealing with the heat: Heat safety tips: —Hot cars can be deadly. Never leave children or pets in your vehicle. The inside temperature of […]
More River Run coming soon?
June 15. Developer River Run LP proposes to develop 50.9 acres at 18500 Shearer Road for a 90-unit residential development in Davidson. The parcel lies in the Neighborhood Edge Planning Area, which requires a minimum of 45 percent open space on-site and a mix of single-family and attached house building types. The proposal includes a […]
W. Catawba ridiculousness, Part 9
June 14. [Updated] By Dave Vieser. A $380,000 computerized traffic signal control system once hailed as “the answer” to heavy West Catawba Avenue traffic was quietly ditched last year by the Town of Cornelius. The system, known as Rhythm In-Sync, was supposedly designed to offer superior traffic light cycle timing based on real-time traffic, with […]
No one injured in early-morning Tropicana fire
June 14. By Dave Yochum. An early-morning fire at the Tropicana at 19830 W. Catawba caused extensive damage to the rear patio area. No one was hurt, but the Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville fire departments responded. Firefighters were dispatched at 4:41 am, and arrived at 4:45 am. Chief Guerry Barbee said the fire was controlled […]
The late Tom Clark would be remembered with proposed redevelopment project in Davidson
June 13. By Dave Yochum. A proposal from the Thomas F. Clark Trust would preserve and expand upon historic buildings at 121-129 N. Main St. in Davidson. Prominent architect Chuck Travis, the former mayor of Cornelius and designer of some of the buildings in Birkdale Village, is the late Clark’s long-time architectural consultant. Clark, who […]
Eat at Sabi June 14 and support BBBS
June 13. Enjoy dining out on Tuesday, June 14 at Sabi Asian Bistro at 130 Harbour Place Dr. in Davidson and a portion of your order will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas Central Carolinas. The event is organized by Big Day at the Lake, an 18-year tradition on Lake Norman. […]
