Cornelius News
Davidson College among top schools for 2023 in survey
Oct. 17. With the first “early decision” college-application deadline looming on Nov. 1, and tuition and room and board at a four-year college costing around $23,000 – $52,000 per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its Best College & University Rankings report, in addition to separate rankings for colleges and for universities. In […]
Weekly Agenda Oct. 17-23: Candidates forums, Christmas Made in the South; fundraisers, music
Here’s highlights of what is going on around Lake Norman in October. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Through Oct. 27 Annual Artoberfest Noon – 4 pm | Tuesday-Friday. 10am – 2pm | Saturday. Local artists’ work on displayat Mooresville Arts Depot, 103 W. Center […]
It gets cold Tuesday
Oct. 17. The big chill is coming. After temps in the mid-70s today, it gets cold tomorrow—only about 54-57 degrees. Tuesday’s overnight low looks like it will stay above freezing, but there may be areas with frost. Wednesday’s high: Only about 57, with overnight lows around 34. Temps warm up Thursday and Friday, getting back […]
Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival on tap Saturday
Oct. 14. The Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival returns Saturday to Bailey Road Park. This 10th anniversary event runs from from 4-9 pm and features live music, more than a dozen local craft breweries, NC wine and cider, a variety of food trucks, the Cornelius Parks and Recreation Kids Zone, axe throwing, and more. Admission, […]
Candidate forum highlights differences of opinion
Oct. 14. By Dave Vieser. A candidate forum moderated by retired TV newsman Paul Cameron focused on NC House District 98, Mecklenburg County District 1 and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) District 1, with candidates explaining why they should be elected. NC House 98 The contest between incumbent John Bradford and challenger Christy Clark is one […]
Weekender Oct. 13-16: Laketoberfest, Balloonfest, HEARTS Harvest and live music
Here’s highlights of what is going on around Lake Norman in October. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Through Oct. 27 Annual Artoberfest Noon-4 pm | Tuesday-Friday. 10am – 2pm | Saturday. Local artists’ work on display at Mooresville Arts Depot, 103 W. Center Ave., […]
Sunday is the last day to pre-order BBQ
Oct. 13. Orders are being taken for bulk barbecue and coleslaw to be picked up Saturday, Nov. 5 at the annual Mt. Zion UMC Barbecue. BBQ by the pound is $12 and coleslaw by the pint is $5. Click here to order by Sunday, Oct. 16. You can also use the link to order a […]
Landmark home comes down in plan for 12 new homes
Oct. 12. By Dave Vieser. Plans for new houses which would replace a stately home on Smith Circle in Cornelius were placed on hold again by the Planning Board at the Oct. 10 meeting when the applicant did not show up for the required public hearing. Steve Terpak is proposing 12 single-family homes on 3.9 […]
Davidson installs dynamic ‘no right on red’ to improve pedestrian safety
Oct. 12. Davidson and the NC Department of Transportation is improving pedestrian safety with new LED signage at downtown signalized crosswalks that provides a prominent alert to drivers turning right. The intersections are: Main Street and Griffith Street, Main Street and Concord Road, and Main Street and Chairman Blake Lane/South Street. LED message boards facing […]
Grant to fund Sloan House conditions assessment and building use study
Oct. 12. The town of Davidson was recently received a $15,000 grant by the State Historic Preservation Office for a conditions assessment and building use study for the Sloan House, 230 S. Main St. The completed study will be used to ascertain the current material health of the building, form recommendations for ongoing maintenance, and […]
