Cornelius News
Bus Rapid Transit: Likely alternative to commuter rail
Dec. 20. By Dave Vieser. When developments such as Antiquity were built, prospective buyers—many of whom lived and worked in Charlotte—were told that a commuter rail line would be built along a nearby freight line, to provide swift transportation to and from the Queen City without encountering I-77 delays. However, several issues arose over the […]
Eco-friendly holiday tips
Dec. 20. Greening your holidays will not only help the environment, but by simplifying what we do and how we do it, you might enjoy time with family and friends even more. Small actions help: If every family wrapped just three presents with recycled materials, that would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields. […]
Town Board expected to OK multi-family construction ‘time-out’ on Monday
Dec. 17. By Dave Yochum. As promised, the new Town Board—driven by Colin Furcht, Dave Gilroy, Michael Osborne and Todd Sansbury—will consider a resolution calling for a time-out on multi-family apartments, mixed-use development that includes multi-family and development of land set aside for rural preservation. Commissioner Denis Bilodeau, the lone incumbent to win re-election, said […]
COVID update Dec. 17
Dec. 17. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 3,980 new COVID cases statewide, down from yesterday’s increase of 4,165—the highest in more than three months. Statewide hospitalizations fell to 1,584, from 1,604. Deaths The NCDHHS today also reported 22 new deaths statewide; three were in Mecklenburg County. Positive tests The positive […]
Dec. 17 honors Wright Bros.
By Presidential Proclamation, Dec. 17 is Wright Brothers Day. Orville Wright made the first flight for 12 seconds and 120 feet just south of Kitty Hawk on that date 118 years ago. Aviators like Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh and Howard Hughes followed. As the license plates say, North Carolina was “First in Flight.” Here’s President […]
Up in the air: Courts will decide how redistricting goes
Dec. 16. By Dave Vieser. The 2022 North Carolina primary has been delayed ten weeks to May 17 as a result of a preliminary injunction issued by the state supreme court. The injunction was a response to lawsuits challenging North Carolina’s new political districts as unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering. The three new maps, which cover North […]
Weekend Planner Dec. 17-19: Lighted boat parade, senior pickle ball
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: Dec. 17 Bost Grist Mill Christmas Open House 5 pm – 8 pm. Special night of shopping on Fridays. Products available: corn meal, […]
Loaves and Fishes needs to stock shelves
Dec. 16. Ada Jenkins’ Loaves & Fishes needs the following for their food pantry: * Canned fruit (in its own juice, no sugar added) * Boxed cereal * Laundry detergent * Shaving razors * Feminine hygiene supplies * Deodorant * Cat and dog food in 3- to 5-pound bags The greatest need is […]
Home and property sales: Oct. 15-Nov. 22
These recent property transactions in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Cornelius 10/15/21 $355,000 Richard & Marita Loose to Harvey Johnston, Lot 102 Lake Norman Cove at Jetton 10/15/21 $227,000 Zillow Homes Property Trust to Gregory & Virginia Harbet, 19916 Lamp Lighers Way 10/15/21 $455,500 Duncan Davidson to […]
Local governance: Change was in the wind long before election
Dec. 14. By Dave Yochum. Ron Kelley saw it coming. Back in January he penned an open letter to the mayor and the five members of the Town Board, saying it is the job of our board of commissioners to “carefully listen” to what the voters want and “take actions that support the desires of […]
