Cornelius News
Governor says NC is the ‘center of the college basketball universe’
March 31. Ahead of Duke University and the University of North Carolina’s Final Four battle on Saturday, Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed North Carolina The Center of the College Basketball Universe. “North Carolina is home to an unmatched tradition of college basketball excellence, including the greatest college basketball rivalry in the nation, the University […]
Weekend agenda April 1-3: Last chance to see ‘Death of a Salesman’
Here’s some events this weekend. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Friday, April 1 Live music 6 pm live music with Billy Jones and the Pocket; 4 pm at Tin Kitchen food truck. Lost Worlds Brewing, Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius. Reflecting: Metacognitive Teaching for Student Success Noon – 1pm. Dr. Mays […]
Bank gains landmark status
April 1. Historic Preservation has declared the Chase Bank at the corner of Jetton and West Catawba a “culturally significant” historic landmark. The imposing one-story edifice has been the scene of financial transactions, large and small. The one-story brick and masonry structure, “with a distinctive flat roof, two entries, and large see-through windows,” retains its […]
LKN food innovator dishes up brave new menu
April 1. Perhaps you’ve noticed it, too. Cornelius squirrels are bigger this spring with bushier tails. Renowned local chef Rachel Fiero, an innovator in the ghost kitchen and backyard-to-table trends, says she is adding the mammals to her menu. Expect to see Shallot-Squirrel Casserole, as well as a more traditional Squirrel ’n’ Biscuits. The small […]
Fauna aliva nofeedum—a reminder
April 1. We apologize for the Latin in the headline, but the Wildlife Preservation Committee (WPC) says the deer that are on Washam Potts Road are actually alive but they prefer to stand still. The WPC reminded passersby not to feed them. Happy April Fools’ Day
Roundabout is an eco-devo success for key part of business community
April 1. Cornelius’ newest roundabout, part of more than $20,000 in NCDOT road improvements this year, is a hit—no pun intended—with the auto body community. Police say what happened during the first day of operation was that everyone yielded to everyone else, regardless of whether they were in the roundabout or about to enter the […]
Tree Canopy Commission goes out on a limb in favor of giant trees
April 1. The Cornelius Tree Canopy Commission wants to earmark stately sequoias—sequoiadendron giganteum in ancient Latin—for preservation going forward. Commissioners said they wanted to take the first step toward preserving this mighty species “for the good of mankind.” The vote was 4-1 with John Muir dissenting. He said there were no sequoias in Cornelius. The […]
New freight trains coming
April 1. By Dave Vieser. Due to the high cost of diesel fuel, which powers much of the trucking business, Norfolk & Southern is reactivating the freight line which runs from Charlotte north into Cornelius and Mooresville—with battery-powered engines. I choo-choo choose you Trains could be up to 100 cars, in light of strong interest […]
DoorDash drivers push for high-density development
April 1. The pandemic has changed the ways we do many things, including how we get our meals. Even while more patrons are going mask-free to restaurants, some people prefer to have someone else pick up their prepared meals and deliver them toot sweet. Long-term trend To make the most of this continuing trend, DoorDash […]
Peninsula home has a starring role in movie
March 31. By Dave Yochum. Jessica Chastain won the Academy Award on Sunday for best actress playing Tammy Faye Baker in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” but one of the scene-stealers was a scene in the film itself: A landmark home on Peninsula Club Drive. It’s where Tammy Faye brings her mom home, they walk […]
