Cornelius News
American Rescue Fund windfall a ‘pleasant surprise’
Feb. 14. By Dave Vieser. Last week, Cornelius officials revealed that the town will be eligible to receive $9.6 million from the American Rescue Plan. All told, the federal grants will deliver some $1.9 trillion across the country to support responses to and recovery from the COVID-19 public health emergency. Cornelius plans to use its […]
Last call for leaves
Feb. 14. Cornelius has extended leaf vacuuming services through Friday, Feb. 18, because of the inclement weather in January. Place your leaves on the curb to vacuumed. Leaves may be bagged for collection by Waste Pro after this date.
Wildcats face Duquesne tonight: Thoughts from a diehard fan
Feb. 14. By Chris Davis. It was beautiful Saturday, but I found myself with friends glued to the Davidson BASKETBALL game. They lost. That is not the story. What was I thinking? It is beautiful outside. I could be working in the yard. Could be playing golf. But, what am I doing? I’m watching the Wildcats, […]
COVID update Feb. 14: Hospitalizations fall 13% over the weekend
Feb. 14. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services reported statewide COVID-related hospitalizations fell to 3,094 as of noon Friday, down 13 percent over the weekend. Deaths There were 116 new deaths over the weekend, according to the NCDHHS, for a total of 21,781 statewide since the outbreak began two years ago. New cases There […]
A very special event at Hugh Torance House and Store on Saturday
Feb. 11. The Hugh Torance House and Store will come alive with an inspirational and educational Valentine’s celebration Saturday, Feb. 12, from 1 pm to 6 pm. The event also features the launch of the HEARTS Park mission, which is to create ongoing place-based experiences to explore how nature, history, culture, and the built environment […]
Take a hike: 3 fun outings on shared-use paths
Feb. 11. The Emerald Necklace, comprising 13 miles of greenway trails and shared use paths, is one step closer to completion. With the town of Cornelius wrapping up construction of the most recent 1.5 mile section from Magnolia Plaza to Westmoreland Road, the Emerald Necklace is now 77 percent complete. See map here. The interconnected […]
Plan to save tenant house coming together
Feb. 11. By Dave Vieser. The historic tenant farmer house on the Alexander Farm property will be saved. “We are over the hump and headed toward a great preservation victory,” says historian Dan Morrill, with Preserve Mecklenburg Inc. In a letter this week to the media and the community, Morrill said the Town of Cornelius […]
Reval under way: How your taxes are determined
Feb. 11. By Dave Vieser. It may not seem possible, but a county-wide property revaluation is already under way. The last reval was completed in 2018. County officials say that a property revaluation every four years is fairer to taxpayers than longer periods since it tends to eliminate dramatic increases in values. That’s precisely what […]
Weekend Fun Feb. 11-13: Valentine’s Day events are hot this weekend
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: Friday, Feb. 11 Music 8:30 pm. Thomas Road Band. Buy tickets in advance for $10. BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd. Marquia Humphries ’22 […]
Letter to the Editor: ‘A great preservation victory’
OPINION | By Dan Morrill Feb. 10. I have received an update from Wayne Herron. He informs me that the Town has hired a consultant who is evaluating locations to which the tenant house will be moved. The final determination has not been made. The Town will make that information public when the site is […]
