Cornelius News
Ada Jenkins CEO: More than 1,000 received groceries in ’22 fiscal year
Aug. 4. The Ada Jenkins Center will be able to expand it’s LEARN Works affter-school program by a third this fall thanks to new space in the David B. Waymer Center in Huntersville. The Davidson campus holds up to 60 students. An additional 20 students who are one to three grade levels behind their peers […]
Town leaders seek resident input on land use
Aug. 3. Town leaders are crafting a new Land Use Plan that requires input from residents. Since the Land Use Plan will be used to guide the town’s growth, it will be critical for leaders to know what residents like about Cornelius, as well as what should change. The Town of Cornelius has partnered with […]
New hospital will grow with Cornelius
Aug. 3. By Dave Vieser. Atrium officials say they expect to be coming back to the state and the Town of Cornelius in a few years for permission to more than triple the size of the $150 million hospital that will open here 2024. When completed the first phase of the new Atrium hospital will […]
Calling clay artists for Mud at the Mill exhibit
Aug. 3. Cain Center for the Arts will accept submissions starting next week for Mud at the Mill. The annual exhibit showcases functional, sculptural and experimental work using clay as the primary material. —The show is open to all, from students to established artists. —You may submit up to three pieces but the center may […]
Stumptown Road Extension Project comment period ends soon
Aug. 3. A project to extend Stumptown Road east of NC 115 (Old Statesville Road) is expected to begin construction in 2026. This project in Huntersville will feature bike lanes and sidewalks. Seagle Street will also extend north to the new road to increase local connectivity. The Stumptown Road Extension Project comment period is open […]
Fire at Pho NC on Jetton
Aug. 2. Updated at 3:20 pm. Jetton Road between West Catawba and Old Jetton was briefly closed at about 2:30 pm because of a fire at Pho NC in Peninsula Village. The fire was quickly under control, with Cornelius Lemley firefighters from both stations inside and up on the roof of the one-story building. The Waterbean […]
A look-ahead at what’s happening in August
Trying to figure out what to do? Make plans for the month using this calendar. Updated event listings are published on Monday for the week and on Thursday for the weekend. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Aug. […]
National Night Out is Aug. 2
Aug. 2. Cornelius Police and the Parks & Rec Dept. are hosting National Night Out at Bailey Road Park from 6 pm to 8 pm. It’s a fun way to meet local public safety officers and stand together to promote safety, awareness and neighborhood unity. The weather this evening looks clear and dry. Cars ‘n’ […]
Jazz pianist Christian Sands kicks off Cain Center’s inaugural season
Aug. 2. The Cain Center for the Arts has released an exciting and diverse schedule for its inaugural season Jan. 14 to May 14 of next year. Jan. 14 – Christian Sands, Grammy-nominated African American jazz pianist Jan. 21 – Forever Young (two shows), your life, your music (Billy Joel, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Styx) […]
County moves to highest COVID alert, while NC, Cornelius plan to rescind state of emergency
Aug. 1. Mecklenburg County has moved to the highest CDC COVID-19 Community Level: High/Orange. The change from medium to high reflects the ongoing increase in positive cases, which brings an increased burden on medical resources. Emergency department visits here are up 5 percent from the previous 2-week period; reported cases are up 10 percent. The […]
