Cornelius News
New car wash opens this fall on W. Catawba
May 13. The new Heroes Car Wash on the site of the former Carolina Springs Auto Spa on West Catawba is expected to open this fall. Heroes spokesman Josh Moore said the facility will include state of the art car wash equipment, as well as 28 customer vacuum and amenities stations. Background Heroes Car Wash […]
Keep safety in mind as boating season approaches
May 12. The Cornelius Police Department along with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation hosted the first Lake Norman Boat Safety Media Day held at the Joshua Murray Boating Safety Center at Blythe Landing. The safety center opened in May 2025 with the purpose of educating the public on water safety and to serve as a […]
Weekly calendar May 12-18: Asian festival, fishing derby, jazz festival and more
Tuesday, May 13 Wine on The Vine 6-8 pm | May 13. A fun evening at the Downtown Greenway Trailhead. 760 Craft Works will be on-site with wine (and beer) available for purchase. Charcuterie boats for the first 100 participants. No ticket sales, the event is open to all. Parking at the Town Center Parking […]
Volunteer Fair provides a great opportunity for all ages
May 9. The Peninsula Community Foundation’s Volunteer Fair at the Bethel Presbyterian Church Family Life Center brought out dozens of volunteers as well as local non-profits looking to expand their work. The Peninsula Community Foundation has served the North Meck area for more than 20 years. -Photos by Jason Benavides
Lovesac, that’s where it’s at
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show May 9. Eighteen years ago, when we sold our condo and bought our first house, we also sold our couch to the buyers, so we had to buy a new couch immediately. We weren’t exactly flush with cash but we made enough off the sale of the condo to […]
Planning Board votes 7-1 for controversial Bailey Road project
May 8. By Dave Yochum. The Cornelius Planning Board last night recommended approval of the Cornelius Business Park in a near-unanimous vote. Developer Drew Thigpen of Greenberg Gibbons Properties said he was “extremely excited” by the Planning Board’s 7-1 thumbs-up. “It’s really encouraging to see a group of leaders take such an important step towards […]
Weekender May 8-11: Volunteer, Fleetwood Mac tributes, Canaan Cox, Harry Potter movie
Thursday, May 8 Volunteer Fair 1-5 pm. Up to 20 local non-profit organizations will share information and offer opportunities to serve for all ages. Learn more about the need in our community and the organizations on the front lines. The Peninsula Community Foundation is sponsoring the Volunteer Fair to help foster connections between its donors […]
Cornelius Home Sales
May 7. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 3/20/2025 $525,000 Anthony & Judith Sergi to Stephen Galland & Anne Hall, 19830 Madison Village No. 65 3/20/2025 $2,600,000 Deborah & James Beam Jr. to Gregory & Elizabeth Morris, 7542 Waterview Dr. 3/20/2025 $574,500 Tyler & Alexandra Van Dahm to […]
Key hearing tonight on Bailey Road business center proposal
May 7. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board will conduct a public hearing tonight Town Hall on a controversial proposal which, if approved, would permit a four-building business park on Bailey Road just east of Hwy. 115. The vacant property where the business center would go is currently zoned for rural preservation. The town’s […]
Q&A with new Atrium Hospital VP is May 22
May 7. Brian M. Wofford, the inaugural CEO/facility executive of Atrium Health Lake Norman Hospital, will field questions during the open forum Q&A Newsmakers Breakfast May 22 at The Peninsula Club. The $255 million hospital on 31 acres is an economic game-changer for Cornelius. Set to open early in July, the hospital has 36 inpatient beds, […]
