Cornelius News
Aaron Tucker: New Planning Director
Jan. 8. By Dave Vieser. Aaron Tucker is the town’s new Planning Director, taking over for Wayne Herron, who is focusing all his attention on his role as assistant town manager. “For the past year, Aaron has been working with Wayne to prepare for his new role and develop a smooth transition plan,” Town Manager […]
Town Board changes local code on breweries
Jan. 7. By Dave Vieser. At their meeting last night, Cornelius Commissioners revised the definition of breweries in the town’s Land Development Code. The changes bring the town’s laws into compliance with the state’s new law and should open up additional opportunities for microbreweries, several of which are already thriving in town. And two more […]
Brian Sisson launches signature drive to get on November ballot
Jan. 7. By Dave Yochum. Brian Sisson, a Cornelius resident and the husband of Town Commissioner Tricia Sisson, hopes to run for the North Carolina Senate seat held by Natasha Marcus of Davidson. He has launched a petition drive to run as an independent for NC Senate District 41, the seat held by former Cornelius […]
ATF, CPD arrest Cornelius resident
Over the past two years, the Cornelius Police Department has been conducting a joint investigation with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regarding multiple cases involving Cornelius resident Carlton Sherrill. Over the course of the investigation, large amounts of narcotics and firearms were located after search warrants were conducted at Sherrill’s residence […]
Newsmakers Breakfast focuses on schools
Public education in North Mecklenburg is the topic at the Jan. 15 Newsmakers Breakfast at The Peninsula Club. It will focus on education, with speakers Jennifer De La Jara and Rhonda Lennon Cheek, both Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools board members. Growth and over-crowding became an issue when Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools left North Meck out of capital […]
The Gillons’ siding wasn’t exactly the right shade
By Dave Yochum. The worst thing that could happen to homeowners Joy and Eric Gillon happened back in December: A fire severely damaged the two-story house in tree-lined Madison Village just off Bethel Church Road. They lost all their possessions, but thankfully no one was hurt, including the family pets. The house has been rebuilt, […]
Siskey-related lawsuit names couple, Carolina Beer
By Dave Yochum. A memo sent to investors in an LLC related to Mooresville-based Carolina Beer & Beverage and its founders says claims in a lawsuit brought by 18 former investors “are absolutely 100 percent false.” In the memo, the entrepreneur behind CB&B said the disgruntled shareholders’ complaints only came to light in November, more […]
New Cornelius Town Board focusing on NCDOT delays
Jan. 5. By Dave Vieser. The new Cornelius Town Board has made it clear that they will be taking a long, hard look at the delays in various transportation projects around town announced by the NCDOT last year. The board also asked Mayor Woody Washam to send letters to the NCDOT expressing additional concern on […]
Home price appreciation rising
By Dave Yochum. Charlotte residential real estate is among the Top 3 US markets in terms of highest year-over-year gains in home resales. Real estate here has not been prone to the stunning rises or declines seen in cities like Seattle and San Francisco. Charlotte, Phoenix and Tampa had home price gains above 4.5 percent. […]
New Year’s Resolutions: I’m not bashful, I’ll make them for you
By Jon Show. Ah, it’s the New Year. A time of renewal. A time to put the successes and failures of the past year behind us and start anew. A spiritual rebirth, if you will. Except that I don’t believe in New Year’s Resolutions. The whole wait until January 1 thing to address your glaring […]
