Cornelius News
Cool news: Jazz Festival returns May 21
March 28. The Cornelius Jazz Festival returns to Smithville Park on Saturday, May 21 with cool performances from Groove Masters and 5th & York, among others. The event runs from 5 pm to 9 pm on the park field which is at the corner of South Ferry and Catawba Avenue. The free event, put on […]
Has the tenant house really been saved?
March 25. By Dave Yochum. It turns out the historic tenant house on the Alexander Farm property has not officially been saved, although the parties involved privately say they are closer to an agreement. Despite a lengthy Town statement—it was 385 words—read at the Town Board meeting Monday night, there was apparently no final agreement […]
Gather old documents for shredding on April 9
March 25. The Cornelius and Davidson Police Departments are joining forces to offer a free shredding event on Saturday, April 9 in the Hough High School student parking lot. The event will run 9 am until noon, or until trucks reach capacity. Officers will be assisting with directions and participants are asked to stay in […]
Lake effect: Slow rise ahead
March 25. By Dave Vieser. Drought conditions are over, at least for now. Precipitation here is running about 2.5 inches heavier than normal, according to the National Weather Service. Despite the higher than normal rainfall, Lake Norman levels remain relatively normal. There are two reasons: First, the rain has been spaced out between storms, rather […]
Pulpit swap, luncheon Sunday
March 25. Rev. Keno Cannady, pastor of Union Bethel AME Zion, and Rev. David Judge, pastor of First Baptist Church of Cornelius, are swapping pulpits this coming Sunday. Judge will preach at Union Bethel while Cannady will preach at First Baptist. Afterwards, they will have a combined fellowship meal at noon in the Fellowship Hall […]
Weekend agenda March 25-27: Ready, set, go
Friday, March 25 Sophia Beal ’22 Exhibition Presentation and Reception 4-6 pm. Opening reception with Sophia Beal ’22. Artist’s talk will be presented in-person and via Zoom. To attend by Zoom please RSVP. A reception will follow the presentation. Visual Arts Center VAC-117 Semans Lecture Hall, Davidson College. Friday- Sunday, March 25-27 2022 Spring Market, “You […]
Tallardy’s give $1 million to Atrium for cancer research
March 24. A daughter and son-in-law of the late Dr. Claude Hardison McConnell and Dr. Mary Jane McConnell, beloved local optometrists, have donated $1 million to Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute. The gift will establish the Gayle J. and Charles C. Tallardy III Foundation Distinguished Chair in Clinical Research Endowment. —David M. Foureau, associate professor […]
Three Rotary Clubs – One Vision to help children needing heart surgery
March 24. The Davidson Rotary Club, the Lake Norman – Huntersville Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg County have joined forces to help children around the world access life changing heart surgery by sponsoring a fundraising dinner at NorthStone Country Club. The dinner is 6-9 pm Wednesday, April 27. Proceeds will benefit […]
Northern Regional Rec Center may not open until May
March 23. The Northern Region Recreation Center apparently won’t open until May based on a comment made by local officials during the Cornelius Town Board Monday night. The Mecklenburg County Park Dept. is waiting for final inspections from the State and County on key components of the facility, according to county officials. Back in July […]
Hot Properties: Million-dollar home sales
Here are the recent home sales over $1 million $2,400,000 William Harris & Robert Anderson to Nicholas & Caroline Howell, 17424 Sail View Dr., Cornelius $2,285,500 Jean & Robert Hall Jr. to Ryan & Laura Messenger, 20118 Bascom Ridge Dr., Cornelius $1,150,000 Norman & Sarah gordon to Lelanya & Joseph Duran, 18825 River Falls Estate, […]
