Cornelius News
Three Black communities share similar histories, goals
April 26. By Tonya Rivens. Smithville isn’t the only African American community in North Mecklenburg challenged with preserving history while confronting redevelopment. The Lakeside community in Davidson and the Pottstown community in Huntersville are also experiencing the same challenges because of area growth. According to Dora Dubose, the African American Coalition (AAC) of Davidson has […]
April is World Autism Month in NC
April 26. Gov. Cooper has proclaimed April as World Autism Month in North Carolina to raise awareness and recognize individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their families and organizations working to support them. Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in childhood and consists of a broad range of conditions […]
Weekly Agenda April 25- May 1: A whole lot of jazz, BrightFire Music & Arts Festival, Earth Jam and more
April 25. 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: April 25 Cardio Funk 6:30-7:30 pm Mondays. Drop in for this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center. $10 per class, […]
Atlantic 10 baseball tournament coming to Davidson
April 25. Davidson College will host the 2022 Atlantic 10 Conference Baseball Championship May 24-28 at Wilson Field. The seven-team, double-elimination tournament is free to attend. It’s the first time Davidson has hosted the A-10’s postseason tournament. The tournament will include three games each of the first three days, then two on Friday, May 27. […]
Meeting today on Hickory/115 redo, including a light
April 25. By Dave Vieser. A special meeting to discuss proposed Improvements for the Hickory Street/Hwy. 115 intersection in downtown Cornelius will be held Monday April 25 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Town Hall on Catawba Avenue. “There is concern about the timing and the funding for the improvements planned at this intersection,” […]
Bradley, Hershey charged with securities fraud, money laundering
April 22. [UPDATED] Two Cornelius residents are facing federal charges in connection with a multi-million dollar investment scheme. A federal grand jury returned a criminal indictment this week against Marlin Hershey and Dana Bradley, both 52, charging them with mail and wire fraud conspiracy, mail fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering conspiracy. UPDATE: Bradley’s attorney, […]
Building boom. Or bust? Major projects face obstacles
April 22. By Dave Vieser. During 2021, the Cornelius Town Board approved rezoning for 1,442 residential units. While growth in Cornelius is inevitable, the numbers are still astonishing. Politically, the volume of residential units approved turned out to be problematic. Indeed, four of the five Town Board incumbents were not reelected; development was a major […]
Register now for How Healing Works: And What It Means for Healthcare and You
April 22. Davidson College alum Dr. Wayne Jonas is an integrative health expert, a family physician, researcher and author, will talk on Tuesday about reversing the decline in health and health equity in the nation. Registration deadline for the Zoom meeting is Monday, April 25. The How Healing Works: And What It Means for Healthcare […]
Celebrate Earth Day Saturday at Davidson Farmers Market
April 22. The Town of Davidson is digging in for Earth Day. Activities at the Farmers Market on Saturday April 23 include music by Papa Grey Beard, cooking demonstrations and information on how to have a wildlife-friendly yard. There will also be free native pollinator plants and seeds, not to mention information on solar power, […]
Smithville revitalization plan appears to be gaining ground
REDEVELOPMENT | By Dave Vieser April 21. The Smithville Revitalization Plan calls for workforce housing, rehabilitation of existing properties and subdividing some properties in the historically Black community just east of I-77. The plans took a big step forward in March when $3 million in support was approved by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. […]
