Cornelius News
EarthTalk: Changing climate for climate commitments
Dear EarthTalk: Which U.S.-based Fortune 500 companies are turning their backs on previous climate commitments, and which are forging ahead toward carbon neutrality? – L.J., via email May 16. Many Fortune 500 companies have pledged ambitious climate goals, including net-zero emissions and investing in renewable energy. But while some are making meaningful progress, others are […]
Meck County manager’s proposed budget includes .96 cent increase in tax rate
May 15. By Dave Yochum. Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio is proposing a $2.5 billion budget with a 1.6%, or $39 million, increase over the current budget which ends June 30. It would mean a county tax rate of 49.27 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, or a 0.96-cent increase in the county tax […]
Weekender May 15 – 18: Festivals, music and more
Thursday, May 15 LangTree Live 6:30-p pm | May 15. Payton Velligan Band, multi-instrumentalist. Bring chairs and blankets. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Friday, May 16 Live Under the Oaks 6-8 pm | May 16. Ryan Bumgardner. Bring your chairs or blankets. The Plaza, Birkdale Village, Huntersville. Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May […]
Safe Summer Launch Day Saturday at Blythe Landing
May 15. The Joshua Murray Boating, Safety, Education, and Awareness Center will hold an “Annual Safe Summer Launch Day” this Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at Blythe Landing Park. Lake officials will also dedicate a new Coast Guard Auxiliary Radio Station, an upgrade to safety communications, just in time for Safe Boating Week. […]
Who’s Cheapest: Check out local grocery prices
May 14. By TL Bernthal. While pundits and politicians pontificate about what can be done about grocery prices, the public is paying the price — that is, higher prices. The same list of items at Aldi, Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Publix and The Fresh Market costs up to $6 more now than in October 2024. […]
Dan Boone announces plans to run for mayor of Huntersville
May 14. It’s official: Former Town Commissioner Dan Boone has officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Huntersville. He served eight years as Town Commissioner, where he was liaison to the police and fire departments, and Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics, and represented the town at the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization. He was also […]
USCG Auxiliary offers boat safety classes
May 14. The civilian component of the U. S. Coast Guard is offering two types of courses this year, with the registration deadline for one of them 5 pm today. North Carolina requires any person born on or after Jan.1, 1988 to have a boating safety card/certificate when operating a vessel of greater than 10 […]
Farmers Market starts today, and continues on Wednesdays behind Town Hall
May 14. The North Meck Community Farmers Market launched this morning behind Cornelius Town Hall with nearly two dozen vendors. The hours are 9 am to noon every Wednesday through Sept. 24. Quotable “Our mission is to unite the community, foster relationships with our neighbors, and engage in meaningful conversations about local food systems. By […]
Dragon boat, Asian festivals coming to Cornelius May 17
May 13. The Charlotte Asian & Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, May 17 at Ramsey Creek Park is a Lake Norman tradition. Presented by Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce, the family-oriented festivals celebrate Asian cultures. The dragon boat races have been a sight to behold here since 2006. Public parking is not available at […]
Legion Park: All new and ready to go
May 13. The new playground at Legion Park just north of downtown Cornelius officially opened this morning with a ribbon-cutting and local officials. The Town Board approved a $399,000 contract in December to cover major improvements at Legion Park which included moving the playground closer to the existing shelter, along with other site improvements. The […]
