Cornelius News
Weekly calendar May 19-25: Music, history and theater
Monday, May 19 Golfing for Good 9 am | May 19. The day will feature: 18 holes of golf; breakfast sandwich and coffee, lunch and beverages; contests, raffle prizes and giveaways. Benefits Ada Jenkins center. Must register. Mooresville Golf Club, 205 Golf Course Dr., Mooresville 28115. Tuesday, May 20 Armour After Dark: Now Are the […]
New budget and tax rate shaping up for 2026 fiscal year
May 19. By Dave Vieser. Tonight will be the first time residents have an opportunity to tell commissioners what they think about the proposed $39.4 million 2026 Cornelius town budget. First blush shows some good news for taxpayers: The tax rate would stay 17.31 cents per $100 valuation. That amounts to approximately $865 in local […]
Meck County’s summer concert series starts in June
May 19. Mecklenburg County’s “Sundown Sounds Music Series” returns to three Mecklenburg County parks, including Ramsey Creek Park on Nantz Road on June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15. The free, family-friendly concert series is hosted at Eastway Regional Recreation Center, Pearl Street Park and Ramsey Creek Beach. Music begins at 7:30 pm each night. The line-up: […]
Business execs describe taking the leap of faith in start-ups
NEWSMAKERS BREAKFAST | Mark Washburn May 16. Two dog bites and a game of pickleball were the unexpected sparks that led to two new local businesses, participants learned at the Newsmakers Breakfast April 24 at The Peninsula Club. Speaking on entrepreneurship, Robin Salzman and John Bradford detailed the quirky inspirations that led each into a […]
Be a part of Mecklenburg history on Saturday
May 16. The 250th Anniversary of Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence will be observed May 17, starting at 10 am with a parade from Tanner’s Creek in Huntersville to Hopewell on Beaties Ford Road. Mecklenburg County patriots declared their independence from King George in Great Britain more than a year ahead of the rest of the […]
EarthTalk: Changing climate for climate commitments
Dear EarthTalk: Which U.S.-based Fortune 500 companies are turning their backs on previous climate commitments, and which are forging ahead toward carbon neutrality? – L.J., via email May 16. Many Fortune 500 companies have pledged ambitious climate goals, including net-zero emissions and investing in renewable energy. But while some are making meaningful progress, others are […]
Meck County manager’s proposed budget includes .96 cent increase in tax rate
May 15. By Dave Yochum. Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio is proposing a $2.5 billion budget with a 1.6%, or $39 million, increase over the current budget which ends June 30. It would mean a county tax rate of 49.27 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, or a 0.96-cent increase in the county tax […]
Weekender May 15 – 18: Festivals, music and more
Thursday, May 15 LangTree Live 6:30-p pm | May 15. Payton Velligan Band, multi-instrumentalist. Bring chairs and blankets. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Friday, May 16 Live Under the Oaks 6-8 pm | May 16. Ryan Bumgardner. Bring your chairs or blankets. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville. Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May […]
Safe Summer Launch Day Saturday at Blythe Landing
May 15. The Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education, and Awareness Center will hold an “Annual Safe Summer Launch Day” this Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at Blythe Landing Park. Lake officials will also dedicate a new Coast Guard Auxiliary Radio Station, an upgrade to safety communications, just in time for Safe Boating Week. […]
Who’s Cheapest: Check out local grocery prices
May 14. By TL Bernthal. While pundits and politicians pontificate about what can be done about grocery prices, the public is paying the price — that is, higher prices. The same list of items at Aldi, Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Publix and The Fresh Market costs up to $6 more now than in October 2024. […]
