Cornelius News
Alexander Farm construction will start in 4th quarter
June 10. By Dave Yochum. The developer of the Alexander Farm property at Westmoreland and West Catawba says they will break ground on the $110 million mixed-use project during the fourth quarter of this year. The development includes single-family homes, a Lidl grocery store, additional retail and an age-restricted, resort-style apartment complex. Florida-based WIN Development […]
Volunteers needed to deliver summer lunches to kids in need
June 10. Neighborhood Care Center has begun delivering about 100 lunches Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays to neighborhood children and need volunteers to help. The Neighborhood Care Center in Cornelius has partnered with Angels & Sparrows in Huntersville to provide the brown bag lunch and are looking for two teams of two volunteers to […]
Juneteenth to be celebrated in Davidson
The community is invited to celebrate Juneteenth at the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson on June 19. Juneteenth, a holiday originating in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and now recognized in North Carolina and forty-three other states, celebrates the emancipation of African Americans. The free celebration from 11 am to 2 pm, located at the Ada […]
Smithville revitalization: Change is inevitable
| By Tonya Rivens June 10. Smithville residents are slowly grappling with the fact that their historic, tightly knit neighborhood is changing. In April, the Smithville Community Coalition (SCC) hosted its first open community meeting at which time a revitalization plan was presented. But two months later, there still appears to be no consensus around […]
Here’s what’s happening around Lake Norman
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. Submit your entertainment and event news to corneliustoday@gmail.com. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: June 10-11 Youth Orchestra Auditions 2021-22 Due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions, Cornelius Youth Orchestras […]
Diverging diamond: It really is more ridiculous than ever
June 9. By Dave Vieser. The infamous Diverging Diamond of Exit 28 Ridiculousness fame is on the Town Board’s radar, not to mention town staff. “We gotta get this fixed immediately,” Commissioner Denis Bilodeau said to Deputy Public Works Director Tyler Beardsley at the Town Board’s June 7 meeting. The problems: —A walk button at […]
Is there going to be an adventure park in Huntersville?
June 9. Mecklenburg County will have two virtual public information sessions on Thursday, June 10, at noon-1 pm and 6-7 pm, for Eastfield Park, the new park that will be located west of Skybrook in Huntersville. With canopy trees, streams and rolling topography, Eastfield Park has the potential to become the region’s first “adventure park.” […]
Novant Health seeks entertainers, food trucks for Welcome Back Fest
June 9. Novant Health is hosting Welcome Back Fest street festivals to mark the progress made in the fight against COVID-19. The three free community events, with Charlotte’s on July 24, aim to support diverse local businesses, honor healthcare heroes and celebrate the milestones reached with the help of community members. After so long apart, Novant […]
Davidson Town Clerk Betsy Shores earns NC Certification
June 9. Elizabeth “Betsy” Shores, Davidson town clerk, was awarded the prestigious designation of “North Carolina Certified Municipal Clerk” by the NC Association of Municipal Clerks, along with the School of Government of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in recognition of achieving its high educational, experience and service requirements. The Cornelius resident […]
Town, HR director part company unexpectedly
June 8. By Dave Yochum. The town’s first HR director is no longer with the town after a personnel dispute with Town Manager Andrew Grant. In a letter to the mayor and Town Board, HR Director Jared Azzone said he was reviewed “negatively for not interacting with more employees during the time that the CDC […]
