Cornelius News
Local history museum will be $2 million anchor downtown
May 5. By Dave Yochum. The town museum is taking a few historic steps forward with plans for a multimillion-dollar renovation, a two-story addition and a membership drive. The opening is set for the summer of 2026. Quotable “This is more than just a renovation—it’s a community milestone,” said Woody Washam, mayor of Cornelius. “We […]
Business park gets initial thumbs down from planning
May 2. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Department has recommended that the town planning board, which meets this coming Wednesday, deny a rezoning application for Cornelius Business Park, a four-building project which would be built on the north side of Bailey Road, east of Highway 115. In their denial, the planners state that the […]
Month of May events: Something for everyone
Thursday, May 1 LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm | May 1. Hey L’80s is an ever-evolving band, focused on bringing the best music from the #newwave era to life! Hey L’80s music exemplifies catchy choruses and danceable beats that encourage audiences to sing along and dance. Bring chairs and blankets. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., […]
Can’t make it to Churchill Down? Head to Birkdale Village for a party, horse race
Birkdale Village’s inaugural Kentucky Derby watch party is free to attend and first-come for seating. The 151st Kentucky Derby will be held at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Twenty horses will compete in the Derby. Derby Day at Birkdale Village, from 4-7 pm on the The Plaza, includes live music; mint juleps, margaritas and […]
Weekender May 1-4: Cardboard boat regatta, music festivals, bike expo
Thursday, May 1 LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm | May 1. Hey L’80s is an ever-evolving band, focused on bringing the best music from the #newwave era to life! Hey L’80s music exemplifies catchy choruses and danceable beats that encourage audiences to sing along and dance. Bring chairs and blankets. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., […]
Lincoln County commissioners will vote May 5 on whether or not to bail out of Marine Commission
May 1. Jeff Tarte, former Cornelius mayor and state senator, is mediating the various parties involved in the the Lake Norman Marine Commission dispute which could result in its dissolution at the end of June. Lincoln County Commissioners will vote May 5 on whether to withdraw from the commission, the lake’s governing body since 1969. […]
Geriatricians wanted: Medical schools recruit aging health specialists
April 29. By Grace Vitaglione/North Carolina Health News. North Carolinians are getting older, but there aren’t enough people getting trained to care for them. The population of people ages 65 and older in North Carolina is expected to nearly double to 2.7 million in the next couple decades. Many of those older adults will require care from […]
More roundabouts coming: Major road improvement project gets under way
April 28. By Dave Vieser. You’ve no doubt noticed utility lines being moved on Torrence Chapel and Knox roads in recent months as a $32 million road improvement project gets under way. It will ultimately eliminate all left turns for eastbound traffic on West Catawba at the Torrence Chapel/Liverpool intersection while also creating three new […]
Weekly calendar April 28- May 4: Music, fish fry and more
Through Sunday, May 4 The Adventures of Avery and Masa See website for schedule. Two unlikely heroes on a quest to save the planet. Avery and Masa, a red panda and a slow loris, go on great adventures through exotic locales across the Earth, protecting their planet and its endangered species from the likes of […]
Smith Circle arsonist convicted and sentenced to up to 201 months in prison
April 25. A 27-year-old man has been found guilty of four counts of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree arson, malicious damage of occupied property by use of incendiary material and burning caused during the commission of another felony. Mark Liventsov was sentenced to 157-201 months in prison for setting the fire at a single-family home on […]
