Cornelius News
More representation on CMS bodes well for Cornelius
By Dave Vieser. Jennifer De La Jara’s victory in the CMS school board race augurs well for North Meck. The Davidson resident, who campaigned at Town Hall during Early Voting, placed second among 13 candidates for three at-large school board seats on the November ballot. De La Jara lived in Charlotte for 16 years prior […]
Plans for Alexander Farm include a new fire station
Dec. 9. By Dave Vieser. Citizen feedback has had an impact on WIN-Development’s mixed-use project planned for the old Alexander Farm on West Catawba Avenue at Westmoreland Road. The 54-acre farm will still be developed, but without a convenience store and gas station. Either way, the iconic white farmhouse is not part of the development […]
Builder proposes hotel, retail, senior housing
Dec. 9. By Dave Vieser. Charlotte-based Palace Investment Group Inc. wants to develop 33 acres of vacant land along I-77 currently designated for “rural preservation” on Chartown Drive into a mixed-use center. Charmore Center would include medical offices, senior housing, a skilled care living center, retail shops, an entertainment center and a hotel. The Charlotte-based […]
Economic Outlook at Newsmakers Breakfast Dec. 13
Two top-ranking business leaders—one a nationally known economist, the other a nationally regarded CEO—will be the featured speakers at the Newsmakers Breakfast Dec. 13 at The Peninsula Club. The Q&A over breakfast will focus on regional and national trends in the economy. Mark Vitner is the managing director and senior economist at Wells Fargo Securities, […]
Tricia Sisson is our first female commissioner since 2013
By Dave Yochum. Men’s brains have more gray matter than women’s, while women’s brains have more white matter than men. Gray matter is all about information processing and white matter is all about connecting different parts of the brain and different processes. We have a lot of information processing going on in Cornelius government since […]
At this special time of year we are thankful for eye rolls
By Jon Show. At some point in the last 20 years my family started this tradition where we go around the table and say what we’re thankful for, and it produces the most predictable responses year in and year out. The Mother of Dragons will say something about the kids and old people. My mom […]
3 nights of Christmas magic in Davidson
Three magical holiday evenings in downtown Davidson, complete with wonderful costumed carolers, horse-drawn carriages, food, great shopping and a true holiday ambiance, begin tonight at 6 pm. Christmas in Davidson runs Dec. 5-7 6-9 pm. Thursday night is always the least busy; Friday and Saturday you’ll see literally thousands of people. The Live Nativity Scene […]
N. Meck Christmas Parade is Saturday!
The North Meck Christmas Parade on Saturday kicks off at 1 pm in downtown Davidson and heads south on Main Street into Cornelius. The town says Main Street will be closed until about 4 pm. You’ll see high school bands, horses, tractors, school groups, civic organizations, local political figures as well as friends and […]
Mayor, new Town Board sworn in; Gilroy bids goodbye, for now
Dec. 3. By Dave Yochum. Town Hall was packed last night for the changing of the guard on the Board of Commissioners. The dynamics changed from a board that often split 3-2 to one that might be more unified. Mayor Woody Washam was sworn in for a second term—he ran unopposed—by Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox. […]
R.E.D. at LKN Chrysler Dodge Jeep honors those in military
Dec. 1. Unless you’re directly affected by a deployed family member, it can be easy to get so wrapped up in day-to-day life that we aren’t always aware that members of our military are still being deployed. The program is called RED—short for Remember Everyone Deployed. Its mission is to show solidarity and support for […]
