Cornelius News
Palillo project passes 4-1 at Town Board
June 22. By Dave Vieser. A last-minute reduction in the height and size of a proposed apartment complex was enough to get it passed at the Monday June 21 Cornelius Town Board meeting, but without an opportunity for further public input. By a 4-1 vote, the Town Board approved the rezoning after developer Jake Palillo […]
Critical vote tonight on 252 apartments for W. Catawba
June 21. By Dave Yochum. Developer Jake Palillo‘s plan for 252 apartments on West Catawba comes up for a Town Board vote tonight. How the vote will go is anyone’s guess, but members of the business community are starting to speak out in favor of the project that would be just to the east of […]
COVID-19 update June 21
June 21. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 238 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 28 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus between Friday’s report and today’s. Hospitalizations are at 458 statewide, a new low. Positive testing is at 2.4 percent statewide; 2 percent in Mecklenburg. Mecklenburg County Between Friday and today […]
It’s National Pollinator Week. Here’s how to help
June 21. National Pollinator Week is this week, June 21-27. This annual event is celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. Learn how you can help.
COVID-19 update June 18
June 18. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Friday reported 220 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 20 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus, including one in Huntersville. The positive test rate is 1.9 percent statewide. Hospitalizations are at 475 statewide. Mecklenburg County Between Thursday and today in Mecklenburg County, there were 23 new […]
Town Board meeting Monday: Junker hearing, budget vote
June 18. By Dave Vieser. A decision on developer Jake Palillo’s proposal for 252 apartments is on the agenda for the Monday’s Town Board meeting, along with the likely adoption of the $26.1 million proposed 2021-2022 town budget which keeps the property tax rate level. The commissioners may find the Junker application inconsistent with the […]
This weekend: Plenty to do, see and hear
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: June 18 Live Under the Oaks Stella Rising performing. 6-8 pm. Birkdale Village, Huntersville. The Victory Summit 9 am – 4pm. Lake Norman […]
Cain Center: A jewel coming to downtown
June 17. By Dave Vieser. The $25 million Cain Center for the Arts will add a magnificent new design element to Cornelius. The contemporary structure will stand amidst neo-classical municipal buildings, quaint downtown structures and mill houses and cottages nearby. Named for Cornelius residents Ericka and Bill Cain, who contributed $5 million to the project, […]
Aneralla reflects on 6 years as mayor of Huntersville
NORTH MECK | By Dave Yochum John Aneralla will step down at the end of this year after six years as mayor of Huntersville. He was the first of a new era of mayors in North Meck, replacing Jill Swain. Aneralla, one of the first leaders to speak out against the toll plan, defeated Swain 60 […]
COVID-19 update: Lottery is one week away
June 16. With the first of the North Carolina vaccination lotteries one week away, the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting a modest increase in vaccinations statewide. A total of 51 percent of the adult population is fully vaccinated; 55 percent are partially vaccinated. That said, there is still time for North […]
