Cornelius News
Mayes Meadow: Point-counterpoint
Mayes Meadow, a new development with 160 single-family homes on farmland on Mayes Road, was approved by the Town Board in a 4-1 vote May 17. The concept of “rural preservation” was redefined to accommodate the project, causing disagreement among citizens and members of the Town Board, including Commissioner Michael Miltich and Jim Duke, the […]
Lincolnton angler lands $300K in Texas bass tournament
June 14. A professional angler from Lincolnton has won the top prize—$300,000 in cash—at a tournament in Texas. Hank Cherry caught five bass Sunday that weighed 13 pounds, 1 ounce and won the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic with a three-day total of 50 pounds, 15 ounces. He is only the fourth angler in […]
Town advertising for new planning director
June 14. By Dave Vieser. In the midst of several rezoning proposals, the Town of Cornelius has reassigned Planning Director Aaron Tucker to his former post of senior planner. Tucker was named planning director in January of 2020 after joining the town in 2018. The position is advertised on the town’s web site. Town Manager […]
Get a bang out of local Independence Day observations
June 14. Independence Day observations are back after the COVID hiatus. While there are no fireworks in Davidson, residents are invited to celebrate with a patriotic stroll up South Street to the Town Green. There will also be a concert on the green starting at 6 pm. Likewise, no town-sponsored fireworks in Huntersville July 4, […]
COVID-19 update June 14
June 14. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 284 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 27 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. The positive test rate is at 2.4 percent statewide. Hospitalizations are at 480 statewide—down from 926 on May 14. COVID-19. Between Friday and today in Mecklenburg County, there was one […]
Time off: Put some fun in staying put
June 8. There’s lots to do if you’re thinking about a long weekend at home or even a staycation in and around good old 28031. From locally owned coffee shops and restaurants with outdoor seating to awesome parks and breweries, Cornelius has enough choices for a busy day of relaxing, even with kids. Charlotte museums […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations June 2-8
As reported by Cornelius Police Dept. INCIDENTS Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210602141 Fraud 11423 Potters Rw 10:48:01 06/02/21 ASN BB&T 210603222 Larceny Vehicle 19601 Statesville Rd 16:15:35 06/03/21 ASN Gumola, Joshua 210604157 Larceny 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr 13:27:33 06/04/21 CAA Petsmart 210604168 B&E Vehicle 18335 Old Statesville Rd 14:27:01 06/04/21 ASN Stevens, […]
Opinion: HOAs should make short-term rental decisions
June 11. OPINION. By Lore Postman Schneider. Of every 10 Cornelius properties, nine are in a neighborhood governed by a homeowners association (HOA). So when it comes to a person’s property rights, I believe it’s the individual HOAs—not the town—that should drive certain decisions. Front of mind right now are discussions heating up about whether—and […]
NC poised to strike down short-term rental regulations
Cornelius may be a prime destination for users of Vrbo and Airbnb Short-term vacation home rentals could return to Cornelius as early as next year if the North Carolina General Assembly undoes the so-called Cornelius Bill which outlawed them. That’s a good thing, or bad, depending on whom you ask. There’s a demand for short-term […]
Your shot at $1 million
June 11. Four North Carolinians 18 and older will win $1 million in a series of special drawings designed to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations. Four North Carolinians 12 to 17 can win $125,000 for post-secondary education. Here’s how it works: North Carolinians 18 and over who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine […]
