Cornelius News
Will a ‘growth management committee’ dilute the new Town Board?
Feb.8. By Dave Vieser. The formation of a Growth Management Committee to oversee the development of the new town draft Land Use Plan led some members of the Cornelius Town Board and Mayor Woody Washam in opposite directions during their meeting last night. However, after a lengthy discussion, the board and Mayor agreed to move […]
Have a heart: LKN Humane needs your help
Feb. 8. Lake Norman Humane has launched its #HealingHearts initiative to raise money to treat heartworm-positive dogs. In 2021, Lake Norman Humane transferred over 300 at-risk animals into its care from crowded shelters throughout North Carolina. Currently, North Carolina ranks third in the nation for the most shelter-animals euthanized each year. Progress is being made, […]
Davidson residents encouraged to complete Affordable Housing Plan survey
Feb. 8. Davidson residents have the opportunity to provide feedback for the Affordable Housing Plan (known as LiveDavidson) beginning this week. The plan seeks to actively address the economic and social equity impacts to Davidson’s affordable housing needs. Davidson is one of the most expensive places to live in the state, and it is anticipated […]
Prime commercial real estate on N. Main will come on the market
Feb. 7. By Dave Vieser. The long-time Habitat for Humanity office at 20310 North Main Street—originally a church—will be listed for sale, the non-profit confirmed. There are already offers on the property which is just outside of the red-hot downtown Cornelius real estate market. County records show the building and adjoining property carry a total […]
Weekly Planner Feb. 7 – 13: Black History Month, Valentine’s events along with music and more
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: Feb. 7 Black History Month Celebration 2 pm. History Presentation by Community Leaders Bee Jay Caldwell & Varona Wynn. The program is free […]
Mayor’s Fitness Challenge is back
Feb. 7. Registration opens today for the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge. Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville residents can log their active minutes each week and help support their town. Davidson was the winner in 2021. The Challenge will run eight weeks, March 6 – April 30. Each week towns are working to have the total most active minutes. […]
Davidson Lands Conservancy celebrates Arbor Day; you can, too
Feb. 7. In honor of Arbor Day, Davidson Lands Conservancy is hosting a community tree planting along the greenway in the West Branch neighborhood on Saturday, March 19 from 10 am to noon. Volunteers will gather in Plum Creek Park parking lot, 18928 Bartlett Creek Drive, Davidson. The goal is to create a lasting corridor […]
NC Supreme Court strikes down redistricting maps so it’s back to the drawing board
Feb. 7. By Dave Vieser. GOP-drawn district maps that would have likely given Republicans more control in North Carolina have been rejected by the North Carolina Supreme Court. In a 4-3 decision released Friday evening, the court said the Republican maps violated the state constitution’s free elections clause, the equal protection clause, the free […]
Industry expert: Gas prices poised to climb
Feb. 5. Retail gasoline prices rose across the United States in 2021 with the average retail price for regular grade gasoline increasing to $3.01 per gallon nationwide. The average US retail gasoline price began 2021 at $2.25 a gallon. The average price first passed $3 on May 17, after disruptions to Colonial Pipeline operations. Will […]
Big Day at the Lake back July 16 with a picnic at the Explorium
Feb. 4. Big Day at the Lake will be back this summer complete with the traditional picnic at the Duke Energy Explorium. The event, which is July 16, brings people together who wouldn’t otherwise come together for a full day of fun on Lake Norman starting with swimming, tubing and fishing followed by a picnic […]
