Cornelius News
Local history: The Alexander Farm
April 6. By Dan Morrill/Preserve Mecklenburg. J. Wilson Alexander (1887-1972) owned and operated a large cotton farm in Northern Mecklenburg. Cotton was a labor-intensive crop. It took a lot of people to plant, cultivate, and harvest cotton. Most of the labor was provided by sharecroppers and tenant farmers. They lived in modest houses on the […]
Cornelius home and property sales
These recent property transactions in Cornelius were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds Feb. 22 – March 25. 2/22/22 $355,000 Mary Ann Frazier to Benjamin & Danielle Norton, 8715 Westwind Point Dr. 2/23/22 $440,000 Gavin ward & Gardner to Jeffrey Rao & Sarah Krupa, 18832 Victoria Bay Dr. 2/23/22 $465,000 Stephen Howell to […]
Happy Easter! Go to church, an egg roll, take a hike
Check back in as more items are included. Submit your Easter and spring events to corneliustoday@gmail.com. April 14 Outdoor Adventure: Spring Stroll 10-11:30 am at Robbins Park (meet at the shelter by the playground). Laura Domingo, a naturalist with Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation, will be leading the hike and providing information about the park’s […]
Financial Independence Group will build $22.3 million campus in Cornelius
April 5. Financial Independence Group will build a state-of-the art corporate campus on a five-acre site on Westmoreland Road. The new $22.3 million campus will be home to Financial Independence Group (FIG) and three of its affiliate companies: Alphastar Capital Management, Barnabas Capital, and Independent Property and Casualty Group. The project will result in the […]
Monthly agenda: Plan ahead for things to do in April
Starting this month — April 2022 — we will publish a monthly agenda at the beginning of each month. You can plan ahead, make reservations, buy tickets and save the date on your personal calendar. April 5 Duck & Bunny Park Hops 10-11 am at North Meck Park. Do a craft and grab a photo. […]
With revaluation under way, look for ‘significant’ increases
April 5. By Dave Vieser. On an evening with a light agenda, Cornelius commissioners spent much of their meeting on a detailed update from the Mecklenburg Tax Assessment Officers Office regarding property revaluations. Deputy Assessor Brad Fowler said that a team of eight county workers and a senior manager have been laser-focused on the reval […]
Local festivals, music come back to life
April 5. By Tripp Liles. Spring is officially in the air and we’re getting back to normal one day at a time. We’ve largely ditched the masks and, after a two-year hiatus, many local events are returning full force. It’s feeling like the right time to get out and enjoy life again and Robbins Park […]
Weekly agenda April 4-10: Family events, concerts and more
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: April 4 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 […]
Complete survey on how Cornelius should spend ARPA funds
April 4. The Town of Cornelius will receive $9.6 million through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The purpose of these funds is to help communities respond to the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by improving, assisting, and serving our community. How best to spend it? The town is conducting a survey now, through […]
Mt. Zion announces Holy Week, Easter services and activities
April 2. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church welcomes the community to Holy Week and Easter services and activities. On April 9, children and families will gather on Mt. Zion’s front lawn for an Easter Egg Hunt at 11 am. There will be bouncy slides, baby animals, hot dog lunch, and lots of eggs. Palm […]
