Cornelius News
Weekly planner: Jan. 24-30: Events virtual and in-person
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: Jan. 24, 25 and 27 Open Track Nights on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8 pm. James Hoyt Wilhelm Park’s 1/4-mile walking track will […]
The North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival is back in 2022
Jan. 24. The North Carolina beer festival returns with favorite breweries and a music lineup that you’ve been waiting two years to hear. The event will be held May 6-7 at Historic Rural Hill. If you purchased tickets in 2020, those tickets will be honored, including camping passes. Tickets go back on sale on Tuesday, […]
Cornelius gets AAA outstanding bond rating
Jan. 24. The town has again received a AAA Bond Rating from Standard & Poor’s—the highest credit rating any institution can receive. This rating is a reflection of “robust management practices, long-term planning, very strong institutional framework” and year-over-year contributions to fund balance, according to the town. Additionally, S&P indicated a stable outlook relative to […]
Many roads are slick, Public Works will brine main roads this morning
Jan. 22. There’s is plenty of sunshine to help enjoy the snow that fell last night but roads were icy at 8 this morning. It was slick at Jetton and West Catawba, all of Westmoreland, while Hwy. 21 and Main Street were in decent shape. Antiquity is a winter wonderland, Jetton Park is closed to […]
Home and property sales: Nov. 23-Dec. 15, 2021
These recent property transactions in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Cornelius 11/23/21 $590,000 Jeanmarie & Jason Resener to Radford & Robin Bennett, 71403 Summer Place Dr. 11/23/21 $425,000 Karen & Ronald Lindquist Jr. to Anne Reavis, 18701 Nautical Dr. Apt. 305 11/23/21 $452,500 Mike & Karen Montnaro […]
Weekend planner Jan. 21-23: What do NASCAR and Harry Potter have in common? This weekend.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up this weekend: Jan. 21 Adult Night Out 6:30-8:30 pm. Make a welcome sign. Huntersville Rec Center, 11836 Verhoeff Dr. $15 Huntersville resident; $20 others. NASCAR Hall of Fame Tickets to the Class of 2021 Induction Ceremony and weekend activities. Jan. 22 Harry Potter Children’s Suite for Orchestra 11 […]
COVID update Jan. 21
Jan. 21. COVID-related hospitalizations statewide hit 4,867 in today’s coronavirus update from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services. One week ago, there were 4,381 North Carolinians hospitalized with the coronavirus, or 10 percent fewer. Deaths There were 85 new COVID deaths reported by the NCDHHS today statewide. New cases There were 35,395 new […]
Sharecropper house could move to future park in Alexander Farm project
Jan. 20. By Dave Yochum. There’s a possibility the century-old sharecropper house on the former Alexander Farm could be moved to a 3.2 acre park planned for the northern section of the 55-acre mixed-use development which includes a Lidl grocery store. The farm just sold for a total of $9.45 million, considerably less than the […]
A river ran through it
Jan. 20. By Tonya Rivens. During the holidays, you may have heard the words, “Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go; the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh through the white and drifted snow.” The song was originally a poem published by Lydia Maria Child in 1844 and […]
Review procedures set in place for Smithville Revitalization Plan
Jan. 20. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board has established a review process for the final draft of the Smithville Revitalization Plan. The outline of the process followed a detailed overview of the plan provided by Willie Jones of the Smithville Community Coalition during this week’s Town Board meeting. The plan calls for workforce […]
