Cornelius News
TopDeck Foundation: Another motorcycle for Cornelius Police
June 16. Cornelius-based TopDeck Foundation, whose purpose is supporting the morale and mission of Cornelius law enforcement officers, will present another dual-purpose motorcycle to the Cornelius Police Dept. at Monday’s Town Board meeting. The agile bike makes it easy for police to access paths and trails. The new motorbike and helmets will be formally […]
Fingerprinting appointments now available
Fingerprinting is available at the Cornelius Police Department during the following times by appointment only: Tuesday 9-11 am Wednesday 6-8 pm Thursday 9-11 am Saturday 9-11 am Residents and businesses: no fee Non-Residents: $10. Please bring the necessary fingerprint cards. Must have valid photo identification available for verification prior to being fingerprinted. To request an […]
Huntersville Downtown Plan volunteer opportunities
June 16. The Huntersville Board of Commissioners has authorized the development of a Downtown Plan and a Steering Committee will be appointed this summer to serve for nine to 12 months to work with town staff and consultants. The Downtown Plan Steering Committee include 11-15 Huntersville stakeholders, representing Downtown interests, neighborhoods near the Downtown and the […]
W. Catawba widening: Delays ahead
June 15. By Dave Vieser. It looks like the $50 million widening of West Catawba Avenue from Jetton Road to Sam Furr Road will not be completed until 2027. Indeed, construction is still several years away from starting. Deputy Town Manager Wayne Herron provided an update on local road improvements at Monday’s Planning Board meeting. […]
Home sales
These recent property transactions in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Cornelius 4/19/21 $940,000 Steven Paynter to Michel & Kathleen Murray, 20511 Bethelwood Ln. 4/22/21 $240,000 Michael Kenney & Donna Bost to Nettie & Ancil Sayers Jr., 18741 Nautical Dr. Unit 106 4/22/21 $1,575,000 Daniel Bree to Richard […]
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 […]
