Cornelius News
Mayor Knox running unopposed in Davidson; 8 running for Town Board
July 16. Mayor Rusty Knox is a shoe-in for a third term as mayor of Davidson; he’s running unopposed. Commissioners Jim Fuller, Matthew Fort and David Sitton are not seeking re-election. There are eight candidates for five seats on the Town Board. It’s a non-partisan race, with no official party affiliations. Here are the candidates […]
Melinda Bales, Jill Swain will run for mayor; 13-person race for Huntersville Town Board
July 16. If the Cornelius campaign season looks like a horse race, then Huntersville is the Kentucky Derby. There are 13 candidates for a six-member town board. Former Mayor Jill Swain, who was defeated by John Aneralla six years ago, will face Mayor Pro Tem Melinda Bales. Commissioner Brian Hines did not file to run […]
Heading out Friday night, Saturday and Sunday
July 16. The Stormin’ Norman Band will perform lakeside for boaters Friday in a benefit for Big Day at the Lake. See below for details on how to get there (no cars) and how to donate. Here’s a look at what’s coming up this weekend: July 16- July 25 The 39 Steps Presented by the Davidson […]
COVID-19 update July 16
July 16. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,023 new COVID-19 cases statewide, as the Delta Variant makes its presence known. Hospitalizations due to COVID climbed to 536, a new high over the past month. There were four new deaths attributable to the coronavirus in today’s NCDHHS report. […]
Surprise, Modern Dad forgot his wedding anniversary
But this makes up for it MODERN DAD | By Jon Show It took me 16 years to forget my wedding anniversary. I don’t mean forget, as in I forgot until a day or two before and scrambled at the last minute. I mean I straight up forgot. I awoke last month on the […]
County lifts swimming ban behind Paradise Cove Ct.
July 15. The no swimming advisory for the cove behind Paradise Cove Court near Jetton Road has been lifted. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services said that bacteria counts are within safe limits for swimming and direct contact. The no-swimming advisory was issued on July 12 after an estimated 200 gallons of untreated sewage was discharged from […]
It’s hot out, and so is the music in – and on – Lake Norman
The Stormin’ Norman Band will perform lakeside for boaters Friday in a benefit for Big Day at the Lake. See below for details on how to get there (no cars) and how to donate. Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best […]
Property taxes flat for FY 22, but likely not beyond
July 15. By Dave Vieser. In past years, the adoption of the Cornelius town budget has been a lively event. For example, in 2018, budget hearings were emotional, dominated by demands for salary increases for firefighters. Not so this year, despite the unknown ramifications caused by the pandemic. Elected officials seemed to be generally satisfied […]
Residents Invited to offer regional mobility input
July 15. CONNECT Beyond, a regional mobility initiative led by the Centralina Regional Council and the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), is asking residents to participate in short, virtual listening session interviews to develop a transit plan for the 12-county region. The transit plan will guide future public transit investments in the region and serve […]
No fines for sewage spills on Paradise Cove
July 14. By Dave Yochum. Neither private contractor responsible for sewage spills on June 29 and July 12 on Paradise Cove will be fined according to sources at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services. The county-wide agency “typically does not assess penalties for first time offenders where there is no indication of negligence or intent.” —On July […]
