Cornelius News
CMS reports record academic gains in 2024-25
Sept. 4. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools released its annual academic progress report this week, showing across-the-board gains for the 2024-25 school year. The report found increases of 5.2% in reading for grades 3–8, 4.6% in math for grades 3–8, and 8.2% in high school. CMS said 89% of schools met or exceeded growth expectations, the highest percentage […]
Weekender Sept. 4-6: Carolina Ascent home opener
Sept. 4. The Carolina Ascent women’s professional soccer team plays their home opener Memorial Stadium in Charlotte. One half of Florida Georgia Line hits the stage at BoatYard. Classical music, Buffett and more. Thursday, Sept. 4 Kids in America 6 – 9:30 pm | Sept. 4. Live cover band plays all styles of the 80s […]
Lake Norman breweries earn recognition in NC Brewers Cup
Sept. 4. Lake Norman–area breweries were well-represented in this year’s NC Brewers Cup awards, which annually recognize the best craft beers in the state. Now in its 14th year, the competition drew 935 entries from 123 independent North Carolina breweries, making it the largest commercial beer competition in the Southeast. Royal Bliss Brewing in Denver […]
NC Education Superintendent recognizes Lakeside Charter for academic improvement
Sept. 4. Lakeside Charter Academy in Cornelius has announced “significant academic growth” for the 2024–2025 school year, a major milestone in the school’s academic comeback. At the start of the school year, Lakeside was one of six charter schools in Mecklenburg County to receive an “F” grade on the North Carolina School Report Card. “Thanks […]
CMS students having issues with home laptop connectivity
Sept. 3. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools notified parents today that students are still experiencing a connectivity issue on school-issued Chromebook devices when used outside the school’s network. Last night the district emailed parents to say that the state was experiencing a problem with its Zscaler security filtering system, which is a cloud-based service that protects enterprise networks […]
Town hires firm to assess future facility needs
Sept. 3. In what was the shortest Cornelius Town Board meeting in recent memory — just seven minutes — commissioners on Sept. 2 unanimously approved spending $249,800 for a long-term facilities study. ClarkNexsen, a Charlotte-based architectural firm, will lead the eight-month assessment of Town Hall, as well as the town’s police and fire stations. Assistant […]
NCDOT updates on roundabout construction projects
Sept. 3. By Dave Vieser. Many readers have asked about the status of roundabout road projects under construction in town, so Cornelius Today reached out to the N.C. Department of Transportation for a progress report. Here’s what we learned: Dual roundabouts near Exit 28 on Catawba Avenue – 38% complete Two new roundabouts, one north […]
Registration is open for the All American Dog Show
Sept. 3. The 25th All American Dog Show is September 28 at Robbins Park from 2-5 pm. The Cornelius Parks & Recreation department invites dog enthusiasts to enjoy an afternoon of lighthearted contests and fun. From Best Dressed, to Cutest Puppy, there’s a contest for every four-legged star to shine in. Pups and their human […]
Cocktail contraction: North Carolina among states drinking less
Sept. 2. Did you notice fewer people drinking over the holiday weekend, or out at a restaurant recently? If so, it’s part of a trend. In 2019, North Carolina recorded its highest share of adults who drink at 53.3%. But by 2023, that share had fallen to 49.2%—a decrease of 4.1 percentage points. Millions of […]
Fall is coming: September events
Sept. 2. Magician Mark Clearview. One half of Florida Georgia Line. 9/11 tribute and more. Get out this month and experience the best of what Lake Norman has to offer. Tuesday, Sept. 2 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga […]
