Cornelius News
TopDeck donates Polaris UTV to Cornelius Police Department
June 7. TopDeck, a local charity dedicated to raising funds to support the morale and mission of the Cornelius Police Department, presented the police with the $38,500 specialty vehicle at Monday’s Town Board meeting. The donation was made possible by a substantial grant provided by Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation combined with funds raised […]
In split vote, Town Board agrees to one-cent property tax increase
June 7. A divided Cornelius Town Board approved a one-cent property tax increase as part of a $28.3 million spending plan with an additional $4.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds coming from the federal government. The budget was adopted by a 3-2 margin, and the new tax rate will go into effect July […]
Birkdale Village concerts, events return this week
June 6. Concerts and other signature events are returning to Birkdale Village. Get your blankets and lawn chairs ready for Live Under the Oaks concerts 6-8 pm Fridays. StellaRising will kick off the season this Friday. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Birkdale Buds for the pre-school […]
Juneteenth comes back to Plaza Midwood June 16-19
June 6. The Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas will be held June 16-19 in Plaza Midwood, where the festival began at Thomas and Commonwealth avenues. Multi-cultural vendors will showcase food, art, music and culturally relevant specialty items. Here’s how the event is shaping up: —On Thursday, June 16th from 9 am to 4 pm, children […]
Town Board meeting tonight: Will they vote on the budget?
June 6. By Dave Vieser. The town’s staff plans to give Town Commissioners the opportunity to adopt the proposed $28.35 million 2023 fiscal year budget at tonight’s board meeting. The spending plan calls for a one-cent tax increase in the town tax rate. One-time ARPA funding Town Manager Andrew Grant said the proposed FY23 budget […]
Weekly Agenda June 6-12: There’s plenty to do to keep you busy
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Mondays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: June 6 Cardio Funk 6:30-7:30 pm Mondays. Drop in for this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center. $10 per class, pay at […]
Governor proclaims today Gun Violence Awareness Day
June 3. Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed June 3 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in North Carolina to raise awareness and remember the lives of those lost to gun violence. National Gun Violence Awareness Day, also known as #WearOrange Day, is also being recognized on June 3, 2022. “It’s past time for common sense reforms […]
Historic building downtown faces partial demolition
June 3. By Dave Yochum. There may be no saving a historic downtown building whose roof collapsed earlier this week. State inspectors yesterday directed the property owner to remove the second story. Owner Corner Oak LLC could not be reached for comment, but they are consulting with contractors and Mecklenburg County as to how the […]
A major bump in the road to triple roundabouts
June 3. By Dave Vieser. The Torrence Chapel Road roundabouts may be in peril, as a result of a new analysis provided by the NC Dept. of Transportation. Indeed, the price-tag for three new roundabouts has jumped by some $11.5 million—and since the town would have to shoulder all of the increase, officials may be […]
Weekender June 2-5: What’s happening this weekend
This weekly calendar will help plan your weekend. June 2 Join the Lake Norman Bridge Center 12:30-4pm Thursdays at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., if you have an interest in learning the game of bridge or want to develop your playing, bidding, and defense skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome. $5 per […]
