Cornelius News
Noted sculptor visiting Davidson for Veterans Monument
April 3. Douwe Blumberg, who has been commissioned to produce the Davidson Veterans Monument, is in town to conduct public meetings with members of the Davidson Public Art Commission and the Davidson Veterans Committee. The Lexington, Ky., sculptor will also visit the .2 acre sculpture site in front of the Post Office, known as the […]
Town Board OKs new Genesis dealership
April 2. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board unanimously approved a rezoning request which will permit the construction of a 25,000 square foot Genesis dealership on three acres on Statesville Road/Hwy. 21. The property is currently a paved area, immediately north of the Modern Nissan dealership. On March 11, the Planning Board recommended approval […]
Oh April! Let’s get out and go
Tuesday, April 2 “Why Americans don’t trust the news media, what can be done about it, and why it matters” 5:30 – 7:30 pm |April 2. Since graduating Davidson, three-time-Emmy-winning journalist, Emily Drew ’04, 2024 Batten Professor of English, has covered mass shootings, natural disasters, presidential campaigns, and an incredible, tremendous, unbelievable number of presidential […]
Another controlled burn today
April 2. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled today beginning around 11 am atCowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge on Neck Road. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke. For more information on prescribed burns […]
Long-term congestion relief hinges on Hwy. 21 re-do
April 1. By Juan Mortoque. Town leaders met this week to review a proposal from a Spanish subsidiary to turn Hwy. 21 into a toll road to help relieve congestion. The proposal would require the town to turn over ownership and management of the 2.6 mile stretch of road from Home Depot to West Catawba […]
Fighting Clyngbya: County will fund invasive weed battle
April 1. By Dave Yochum. County officials say they will purchase infant alligators to eradicate clyngbya from Lake Norman. The cost will be borne by the local government, thanks to a 3-2 vote. Critics questioned spending county monies on what amounts to a private lake surrounded by private homes. “What’s good for lakefront property owners […]
Events: April 1 to April 7
Ribbon cutting The ribbon cutting for the new parachute testing facility on Jetton Road is up in the air due to newly relaxed height restrictions. It will be rescheduled when structural engineers determine how tall it can be. Arbor Day ceremony The town of Cornelius will hold Arbor Day services in Davidson April 3. In […]
Exit 27: For whom the tolls toll
April 1. By Dave Vieser. The NCDOT has approved funding for a new exit on I-77: Exit 27 where the interstate is crossed by Westmoreland Road. In order to provide the needed funds, a $10 toll is being imposed on all vehicles utilizing Exit 28 in Cornelius. Crews will erect the toll booths on West […]
Weekender March 28 – 31: Piano performance, dinosaurs, egg hunt. Happy Easter
Thursday, March 28 William Fried, piano 7:30 – 9 pm | March 24. Davidson College’s William Fried gives a rare performance of classics, with music by Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. Free and open to the public. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College. Friday, March 29 Dinosaur World Live! 5 pm doors, 6 pm […]
Combating Fentanyl epidemic through awareness
March 28. US Attorney Dena J. King joined NC Attorney General Josh Stein, local law enforcement officials and other partners to raise awareness about the fentanyl epidemic. Speaking at a press conference, King said that federal prosecutors are focusing on dismantling large trafficking organizations responsible for supplying the bulk of fentanyl distributed in the Western […]
