Cornelius News
Sidewalk, parking closed in front of downtown building with collapsed roof
June 8. The sidewalk and on-street parking at 21320 Catawba Ave. will be closed indefinitely for the safety of pedestrians and motorists because of a roof collapse and potential structural issues of the vacant building, the town announced. The Lake Norman Social District remains open except for in front of 21320 Catawba. When the safety […]
Residents, town reach agreement on speed bumps
June 8. By Dave Vieser. A plan that would allow the Town of Cornelius to take over maintenance of Potts Plantation Circle in Bailey Springs has finally been agreed upon. Due to Hough High students parking on the road, the homeowners association had installed speed bumps—but without town permission—and then asked the town to assume […]
Roundabouts: We will remember you
June 7. By Dave Vieser. The triple roundabouts related to the troublesome intersection of Torrence Chapel Road and West Catawba appear to be doomed. At their pre-agenda meeting on Monday June 6, the Town Board concurred with the recommendation of the town staff that the roundabouts be abandoned, primarily as a result of a new […]
TopDeck donates Polaris UTV to Cornelius Police Department
June 7. TopDeck, a local charity dedicated to raising funds to support the morale and mission of the Cornelius Police Department, presented the police with the $38,500 specialty vehicle at Monday’s Town Board meeting. The donation was made possible by a substantial grant provided by Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation combined with funds raised […]
In split vote, Town Board agrees to one-cent property tax increase
June 7. A divided Cornelius Town Board approved a one-cent property tax increase as part of a $28.3 million spending plan with an additional $4.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds coming from the federal government. The budget was adopted by a 3-2 margin, and the new tax rate will go into effect July […]
Birkdale Village concerts, events return this week
June 6. Concerts and other signature events are returning to Birkdale Village. Get your blankets and lawn chairs ready for Live Under the Oaks concerts 6-8 pm Fridays. StellaRising will kick off the season this Friday. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Birkdale Buds for the pre-school […]
Juneteenth comes back to Plaza Midwood June 16-19
June 6. The Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas will be held June 16-19 in Plaza Midwood, where the festival began at Thomas and Commonwealth avenues. Multi-cultural vendors will showcase food, art, music and culturally relevant specialty items. Here’s how the event is shaping up: —On Thursday, June 16th from 9 am to 4 pm, children […]
Town Board meeting tonight: Will they vote on the budget?
June 6. By Dave Vieser. The town’s staff plans to give Town Commissioners the opportunity to adopt the proposed $28.35 million 2023 fiscal year budget at tonight’s board meeting. The spending plan calls for a one-cent tax increase in the town tax rate. One-time ARPA funding Town Manager Andrew Grant said the proposed FY23 budget […]
Weekly Agenda June 6-12: There’s plenty to do to keep you busy
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: June 6 Cardio Funk 6:30-7:30 pm Mondays. Drop in for this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center. $10 per class, pay at […]
Governor proclaims today Gun Violence Awareness Day
June 3. Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed June 3 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in North Carolina to raise awareness and remember the lives of those lost to gun violence. National Gun Violence Awareness Day, also known as #WearOrange Day, is also being recognized on June 3, 2022. “It’s past time for common sense reforms […]
