Cornelius News
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 […]
Weekly Planner Feb. 7 – 13: Black History Month, Valentine’s events along with music 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: Feb. 7 Black History Month Celebration 2 pm. History Presentation by Community Leaders Bee Jay Caldwell & Varona Wynn. The program is free […]
Mayor’s Fitness Challenge is back
Feb. 7. Registration opens today for the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge. Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville residents can log their active minutes each week and help support their town. Davidson was the winner in 2021. The Challenge will run eight weeks, March 6 – April 30. Each week towns are working to have the total most active minutes. […]
Davidson Lands Conservancy celebrates Arbor Day; you can, too
Feb. 7. In honor of Arbor Day, Davidson Lands Conservancy is hosting a community tree planting along the greenway in the West Branch neighborhood on Saturday, March 19 from 10 am to noon. Volunteers will gather in Plum Creek Park parking lot, 18928 Bartlett Creek Drive, Davidson. The goal is to create a lasting corridor […]
