Cornelius News
Early voting opens today through Nov. 1 at Town Hall
Oct. 23. Early voting begins today at Town Hall and runs through Nov. 1. Polls are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Lines were moving quickly this morning with only a handful of voters waiting outside of the community […]
Q&A with the candidates for mayor
Oct. 23. Cornelius is expected to have a competitive mayoral race this election cycle with three candidates registering to run. Today we are reposting a Q&A with all three candidates that ran in our September print issue. What should voters know about you? Woody Washam– Preserving a high quality of life in our town remains the […]
Weekender: Halloween is coming
Oct. 23. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Friday Oct. 24 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 7:30 pm | Oct. 24. Enjoy their signature blend of swing, jazz, and Dixieland, performed with high-energy flair and a deep respect for America’s […]
Voting open for the best Halloween decor in town
Oct. 21. The 15 finalists for the coveted title of best Halloween decorations in Cornelius have been selected and anyone is welcome to visit the homes and vote in the online contest to determine the winner. Voting is open now through Oct. 27. Homes will be lit from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. nightly at the […]
Election 2025: Details on the 1% sales tax increase
Nov. 4. Mecklenburg County voters will decide whether to approve a 1% sales tax increase, raising the county’s rate from 7.25% to 8.25% starting as early as October 1, 2026. Proponents argue that the tax is essential to address traffic congestion attributed to the region’s growth and commuting traffic that passes through north Mecklenburg, and […]
Tell Giselle: We Won’t Always See Eye to Eye
This week we debut a new advice column from Giselle Massi, a former Antiquity resident, that will run every Wednesday in the newsletter. “My husband and I have differing views on some things. Mostly we get along. But when the news triggers us, we’re likely to butt heads like the antlered do in the fall. […]
Town affirms unregistered golf carts cannot be used on roads, sidewalks and greenways
Oct. 21. By Dave Vieser. The town of Cornelius passed an ordinance last night that unregistered golf carts cannot be driven on roads, sidewalks or greenways – which matches state laws already in place. The Town Board unanimously adopted the regulation at its Oct. 20 meeting. However, Deputy Town Manager Wayne Herron said the measure […]
Festivities this week open Bailey tennis courts
Oct. 21. The Cornelius Parks and Recreation Department will host a series of events this week to celebrate the official opening of 12 new lighted tennis courts at the Bailey Road Park court complex. Together, the tennis courts and 10 lighted pickleball courts make Bailey Road Park one of the largest public collections of courts […]
Election 2025: School board candidate priorities
Oct. 21. We reached out to the candidates for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools District 1, which represents residents of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville and north Charlotte, and asked: If elected, what are your three main priorities? Melissa Easley (incumbent) Teacher recruitment, retention and respect. Every child deserves a great teacher, and we can’t have strong schools […]
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville celebrates 15 years
Oct. 21. Discovery Place Kids in Huntersville is kicking off a week of festivities to celebrate its 15th anniversary, including special birthday activities on Oct. 23. From Oct. 21–26, Discovery Place Kids will feature a DIY slime bar where children can create their own slime with mix-ins to take home. The museum will also host […]
