Cornelius News
Tree Canopy Commission goes out on a limb in favor of giant trees
April 1. The Cornelius Tree Canopy Commission wants to earmark stately sequoias—sequoiadendron giganteum in ancient Latin—for preservation going forward. Commissioners said they wanted to take the first step toward preserving this mighty species “for the good of mankind.” The vote was 4-1 with John Muir dissenting. He said there were no sequoias in Cornelius. The […]
New freight trains coming
April 1. By Dave Vieser. Due to the high cost of diesel fuel, which powers much of the trucking business, Norfolk & Southern is reactivating the freight line which runs from Charlotte north into Cornelius and Mooresville—with battery-powered engines. I choo-choo choose you Trains could be up to 100 cars, in light of strong interest […]
DoorDash drivers push for high-density development
April 1. The pandemic has changed the ways we do many things, including how we get our meals. Even while more patrons are going mask-free to restaurants, some people prefer to have someone else pick up their prepared meals and deliver them toot sweet. Long-term trend To make the most of this continuing trend, DoorDash […]
Peninsula home has a starring role in movie
March 31. By Dave Yochum. Jessica Chastain won the Academy Award on Sunday for best actress playing Tammy Faye Baker in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” but one of the scene-stealers was a scene in the film itself: A landmark home on Peninsula Club Drive. It’s where Tammy Faye brings her mom home, they walk […]
Love Lake Norman marks fifth anniversary on April 3 with special service, block party
March 30. By Dave Yochum. Five years after he launched Love Lake Norman, the pastor of the non-denominational church still wants everyone to call him by his first name. Jerel Law takes a very down-to-earth approach to the heavenward journey. “We want to be a place where you can belong before you believe. You don’t […]
Here’s where NC ranks in COVID-19 safest states
March 30. With two-thirds of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, WalletHub released updated rankings for the safest states during the pandemic. North Carolina scored high, most notably 14th best in COVID-related deaths and vaccinations. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across five key metrics. The data set includes the rates […]
Big Day at the Lake has 3 goals, one of them raising funds—$110,000 so far
March 29. With COVID ebbing, Big Day at the Lake is getting back to normal—the picnic at the Duke Energy Explorium is a go after a two-year absence. About 100 Littles and their Bigs—adult mentors—will enjoy a full day on Lake Norman thanks to a flotilla of Boat Hosts. This annual event supports Big Brothers […]
The Waterman lands on Bailey Road in ‘early April’
March 28. By Tripp Liles. The Cowboy restaurant location at 9615 Bailey Road is transforming into The Waterman Fish Bar which plans to open in April. The 4,160 square-foot space will be home to a mid-price range seafood concept that began on Charlotte’s South End. The concept is led by veteran restaurateur Paul Manley, founder […]
Weekly agenda March 28-April 3: Learn, exercise, celebrate
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: March 28 A Place to Mis-fit into: Valeska Gert’s Beggar Bar 4:30-5:30 pm. Professor Sheer Ganor is a historian of German-speaking Jewry and […]
Anglers on Lake Norman net $2,601 prize
March 28. Avery Hammock and Garrett Smith felt a gamut of emotions this week in winning the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Norman presented by Bass Pro Shops. They came to Cornelius with no guarantee of even competing, but made it from the waitlist into the tournament. They were in fourth place on […]
