Cornelius News
Artists and Cultural groups receive a combined $336,960 in ASC cultural vision grants
Feb. 10. ASC awarded cultural vision grants to 48 groups and individuals for projects that build community and increase relevance and innovation. Several that serve the Lake Norman area received a combined $37,300: * Charlotte Dragon Boat Association & Asian-Chamber of Commerce — $5,000 to support the 2022 Charlotte Dragon Boat/Asian Festival in May 2022 […]
Smithville proposal will be part of Town Board budget discussions
SMITHVILLE REVITALIZATION | By Tonya Rivens Feb. 10. There’s a saying that the third time is the charm. The recent presentation of the Smithville Revitalization and Workforce Housing Plan could be just that. Smithville Community Coalition member Willie Jones presented the plan at the Town Board meeting in January. Smithville, the historically black community just […]
Windfall: Town Board eyes how to spend $9.6 million in federal stimulus funds
Feb. 9. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius will be eligible to receive $9.6 million from the American Rescue Fund according to town Manager Andrew Grant, who unveiled the good news at the Town Board meeting Feb. 7. All told, the plan will deliver some $1.9 trillion across the country to support responses to and recovery from […]
How to sound off on Charlotte Douglas flyover noise
Feb. 9. By Dave Yochum. Lots of subjects came up during US Rep. Alma Adams’ Town Hall in Huntersville, including a question from Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam. Washam’s question: Airplane flyover noise continues to be a significant problem over Cornelius, particularly Lake Norman. What is/can be done to give us relief from this growing challenge […]
Road work ahead: Jetton Extension will be rebuilt from Catawba to Liverpool
Feb 9. By Dave Vieser “It’s one entire patch…the road is literally falling apart.” That’s how Town Manager Andrew Grant described Jetton Road Extension at a recent Town Board meeting. Few would disagree. Many people use Jetton Road extension as an alternative to congested West Catawba Avenue. The narrow two-lane road has numerous […]
Multi-media artist’s work on display in Town Hall throughout February
Feb. 9. Multi-media artist Gil Horne Jr.’s work is on display in Town Hall throughout February. His art is a narrative of the Black experience, drawing inspiration from his own confrontations with profiling, stereotypes, and masculinity. Visitors are encouraged to come by and view his work at any time during normal business hours.
Will a ‘growth management committee’ dilute the new Town Board?
Feb.8. By Dave Vieser. The formation of a Growth Management Committee to oversee the development of the new town draft Land Use Plan led some members of the Cornelius Town Board and Mayor Woody Washam in opposite directions during their meeting last night. However, after a lengthy discussion, the board and Mayor agreed to move […]
Have a heart: LKN Humane needs your help
Feb. 8. Lake Norman Humane has launched its #HealingHearts initiative to raise money to treat heartworm-positive dogs. In 2021, Lake Norman Humane transferred over 300 at-risk animals into its care from crowded shelters throughout North Carolina. Currently, North Carolina ranks third in the nation for the most shelter-animals euthanized each year. Progress is being made, […]
Davidson residents encouraged to complete Affordable Housing Plan survey
Feb. 8. Davidson residents have the opportunity to provide feedback for the Affordable Housing Plan (known as LiveDavidson) beginning this week. The plan seeks to actively address the economic and social equity impacts to Davidson’s affordable housing needs. Davidson is one of the most expensive places to live in the state, and it is anticipated […]
Prime commercial real estate on N. Main will come on the market
Feb. 7. By Dave Vieser. The long-time Habitat for Humanity office at 20310 North Main Street—originally a church—will be listed for sale, the non-profit confirmed. There are already offers on the property which is just outside of the red-hot downtown Cornelius real estate market. County records show the building and adjoining property carry a total […]
