Cornelius News
NC Supreme Court strikes down redistricting maps so it’s back to the drawing board
Feb. 7. By Dave Vieser. GOP-drawn district maps that would have likely given Republicans more control in North Carolina have been rejected by the North Carolina Supreme Court. In a 4-3 decision released Friday evening, the court said the Republican maps violated the state constitution’s free elections clause, the equal protection clause, the free […]
Industry expert: Gas prices poised to climb
Feb. 5. Retail gasoline prices rose across the United States in 2021 with the average retail price for regular grade gasoline increasing to $3.01 per gallon nationwide. The average US retail gasoline price began 2021 at $2.25 a gallon. The average price first passed $3 on May 17, after disruptions to Colonial Pipeline operations. Will […]
Big Day at the Lake back July 16 with a picnic at the Explorium
Feb. 4. Big Day at the Lake will be back this summer complete with the traditional picnic at the Duke Energy Explorium. The event, which is July 16, brings people together who wouldn’t otherwise come together for a full day of fun on Lake Norman starting with swimming, tubing and fishing followed by a picnic […]
Mayor seeks reversal of Hickory Street delay
Feb. 4. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam has written to NCDOT Secretary Eric Boyette seeking reversal of a one year delay in completing improvements at the intersection of Hickory Street and Hwy. 115, now scheduled for 2014. In the letter sent Feb. 3, Washam explained that the town was not happy with the […]
Growth Management Committee up for discussion Monday evening
Feb. 4. By Dave Vieser. Another initiative from the new Cornelius Town Board—a Growth Management Committee—is on the agenda for discussion and possible formation during Monday’s Feb. 7 Town Board Meeting. “The commissioners have indicated that they would like to form such a committee to oversee the development of the new draft Land Use Plan,” […]
COVID update: NC hospitalizations down 11.68% in one week
Feb.4. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services said today that COVID-related hospitalizations have fallen to 4,490 in today’s coronavirus update, down 11.68 percent from a week ago today. Deaths The NCDHHS reported 70 new COVID-related deaths statewide. New cases There were 14,966 new cases statewide in today’s report. On this date one year […]
Weekend Planner Feb. 4-6: Music, farmers market and pickleball
Trying to figure out what to do this weekend? Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Friday, Feb. 4 Music 8:30 pm. Completely Unchained. Buy tickets in advance for $15. BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd. Sarah Jackson Exhibition Presentation-Reception 4:30 6 pm. An opening reception with Sarah Jackson ’22. Artists talk will be presented […]
Spa treatment may be coming to Hickory Street downtown
Feb. 3. Dave Vieser. Charlotte-based Godspeed developers is planning a two-story building on vacant land at 21405 Hickory St. adjacent to downtown Cornelius. The structure will house a spa on the first floor and an apartment on the second level. . The project will not require rezoning, according to senior town planner Aaron Tucker. “It […]
feb. 14- save save save for tracy
check on this 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. 14 Amandine Gay Film Screening – Une Histoire à Soi/ A Story of One’s Own 7-10 pm. Film screening […]
A Cornelius connection to the Super Bowl
Feb. 2. By Dave Vieser. For those watching the dramatic overtime ending of Sunday’s playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals, you may recall a Bengal player named “Huber” (#10) hoisting the kicker on his shoulders after the game-winning field goal. That was Kevin Huber, the Bengals punter who also serves […]
