Cornelius News
Neighbors still sounding off about sounds
Oct. 27. Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board last week unanimously approved reducing the permitted maximum sound level from 100 dB to 90 dB but, based on social media comments over the weekend, some people still aren’t happy. The Commissioners have been tinkering with the correct level to limit sound in the town for months, […]
Louis ‘Rodney’ Whisnant passes away at 95
UPDATED. A long-time church, political and business leader in Cornelius has passed away at the age of 95. Louis “Rodney” Whisnant served on the Cornelius Town Board for 16 years up until the 1990s. He was also a Sunday School superintendent and teacher at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church where he sang in the church […]
Child Development Center plays role in people coming together
Oct. 24. The Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center, now 50 years old, has launched a $195,000 capital campaign in September to help fund a new building and improvements to the grounds. Located in Davidson, the early education and child care facility serves a diverse array of families and children in North Mecklenburg. It’s at capacity with […]
‘Stop the Hate’ rally this Saturday 4-5:30 pm on Davidson Village Green
UPDATED. There will be a “Stop the Hate Rally” this Saturday from 4 pm to 5:30 pm on the Davidson Village Green. Sponsored by a variety of community and religious organizations, the event follows up on commemorations of the violence in Charlottesville, Va. two years ago. The purpose is to condemn racism, anti-Semitism, gun […]
In the slow lane: Old Jetton at crossroads with planners
Oct. 22. By Dave Vieser. It’s been eight months since the town said it would take measures to enhance safety at the intersection of Old Jetton Road and Jetton Road, but as of the end of September, no work has begun. On the record, town officials attribute the delay to the tedious process of acquiring […]
Atrium plans hospital, development in Cornelius
Oct. 21. UPDATED 7 PM. By Dave Yochum. Atrium Health has filed an initial application with the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation for a Certificate of Need to build a 30-bed acute care hospital in North Mecklenburg. The facility, which will be in Cornelius, would include two operating rooms. Business Today, sister publication […]
Early voting tests candidate stamina, good nature
Oct. 21. By Dave Yochum. Candidates are lined up outside Cornelius Town Hall to meet and greet, kiss hands and shake babies—or is it the other way around? It’s early voting, when you can see candidates deal with the public up close and personal. It’s a Rorschach test for intestinal fortitude. 1. Presumably only dedicated […]
Guns ‘N’ Hoses Nov. 2
The annual Guns ‘N’ Hoses face-off between Cornelius firefighters and police will be 3 pm to 6 pm Nov. 2 on the baseball diamond at Bailey Road Park. It’s a fundraiser for the Firefighter Boesmiller and Officer Sapp families, both of whom are fighting cancer. Sponsorships are available. More info: Fire Chief Guerry Barbee […]
Fire damages home on Peninsula Club
Oct. 18. Police said there were no injuries caused by a multi-alarm fire at 18900 Peninsula Club Drive. The 3,200 square foot house at the corner of Locharron and Peninsula Club was damaged by fire and water. Smoke was coming from the roof and a second-floor bedroom over the entry way around 1 pm, with […]
Michael Waltrip Raceworld complex under contract to top auto dealer
By Dave Yochum. Business Today reported last week that the owners of Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge have the former Michael Waltrip Raceworld under contract for an undisclosed amount. LKNCJD owners Robin and Jack Salzman plan a new retail facility that would include a prep shop and 10,000 square feet of space for non-profits and […]
