Cornelius News
Eclectic concert for eclectic times
UPDATED. Sept. 17. Celebrate the return of live music as the Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble presents a preview of music from an eclectic season for eclectic times. The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble will headline the Concert on the Green program this Sunday, Sept. 19, from 6-7:30 pm in downtown Davidson. […]
COVID-19 update Sept. 16: New death in Huntersville
Sept. 16. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting 7,160 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, but the data for today are lower because of technical issues with the NC COVID reporting system. That said, today’s volume of new cases are ahead of the numbers logged last week—an average of 5,260 during […]
Savour the last days of summer at these events
Sept.16. Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. The CDC is recommending social distancing or, when not possible, wearing face masks that cover the nose and mouth. With the delta variant spreading and hospitals filling up, check […]
Bank mergers mean change is coming to W. Catawba
Sept. 15. Southern Pines-based First Bank, with locations in Mooresville and Huntersville, will acquire Select Bank and Trust Co., in an all-stock deal worth more than $300 million. Select, which is based in Dunn, NC, has a location at 18825 West Catawba, complete with a drive-up window. The merger agreement was unanimously approved by the […]
COVID-19 update Sept. 15: Two new deaths in N. Meck
Sept. 15. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 7,277 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, as well as 100 new deaths statewide. There was one new death in Cornelius, as well as one new death in Huntersville. Hospitalizations The NCDHHS said hospitalizations slipped to 3,630 statewide, down from 3,690 yesterday. Twenty-six […]
Home and property sales: July 19-Aug. 20
These recent property transactions in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Cornelius 7/19/2021 $503,000 Eric Reed to OP SPE TPA1, 17625 Harbor Walk Dr. 7/19/2021 $326,000 Emilo & Evely Fernandez to John & Mary Jo Kennedy, 10203 Caldwell Depot Rd. 7/19/2021 $424,500 Jessica & Robert Hornyak Jr. to […]
Business incubator coming to Liverpool
Sept. 14. Aging retail can have new life in Cornelius. A local tech-preneur plans to open a business incubator in the old RJ Gators space on Liverpool. The 6,000 square foot space, which was also the home of Harvey’s Cornelius, began life as an early local micro-brewery, the Lake Norman Brewing Co. New owner/tenant Scott […]
Barber shop will receive historic landmark status
Sept. 14. Dave Vieser. One of the oldest and best-known businesses in Cornelius has been nominated as an official historic landmark. The Potts Barber Shop on Catawba Ave., according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission, became the town’s first integrated barber shop in 1972. The Mecklenburg County Commission will conduct a […]
With CookHouse closed, where can you go for a sit-down breakfast?
Sept. 13: With Cookhouse following in the footsteps of Waffle House, Cornelius has lost two breakfast choices on a very limited menu. Those closures come in the wake of the loss of Acropolis, which closed in 2017. Bakery 28 and North State BBQ are new contenders in trying to fill the gap, joining Fresh Egg […]
9-11 remembrances and other activities this weekend
Trying to figure out what to do this weekend? It’ll be your last chance to hit the LKN Kiwanis Splashville Park. The final day of the 2021 splash pad season will be Sunday, Sept. 12. Rural Hills Amazing Maize Maze opens Saturday. Don’t forget the CDC is recommending social distancing or, when not possible, wearing […]
