Cornelius News
Coastal NC braces for Dorian
Sept. 2. Even though Gov. Cooper has declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties in North Carolina , it looks like Hurricane Dorian will deal only a glancing blow to the Charlotte region. The more impacted areas will be east of Rockingham, with heavy rain forecast the farther east you go. Dorian, with […]
Sheriff outlines challenges, and path forward
By Debbie Griffin. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden answered questions for an hour during a Newsmakers Breakfast where the audience asked about everything from ICE cooperation and justice reform to traffic enforcement and budgets. McFadden, the first African American sheriff elected in Mecklenburg County, won the seat in 2018 from long-time Sheriff Irwin Carmichael. He […]
Let’s get scary: Short plays needed
UPDATE. Davidson Community Players’ third annual Boos & Brews short play festival is looking for your short plays, themed around things scary. To be considered: Your play is about 10 minutes in length. The theme is Halloween/Ghost/Spirit-oriented (comedy or drama). No more than five characters. The set and costumes/props must be minimalistic. E-mail your submission […]
Lake Norman Teen Council starts Sept. 10
Want to meet new friends or have something fun to do that looks great on your college application? The Lake Norman Teen Council provides service projects, volunteer initiatives, workshops, fundraisers, and the opportunity to go on teen trips. Sample council activities include local festivals, attending youth forums, campus cruises, skating or bowling trips, conducting collections […]
20 units sold in project that taps demand for ultra luxury condos
By Dave Yochum. Some residential projects are game-changers. River Run comes to mind, as well as The Peninsula. These are residential projects that brought an entirely new level of amenities—and price—to the market back in the day. The Watermark condominium project just off West Catawba is another one. With pricing ranging upwards from $800,000 per […]
Days Inn will be torn down in 30 days
Aug. 26. SECU, the North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union, will soon tear down the now-closed Day’s Inn on Holiday Lane just west of I-77. “We have outgrown our current branch location,” said SECU spokeswoman Sandra Jones. A new 8,500-square-foot branch will go up on the hotel property, just to the north of the existing […]
Back to school: Watch out for kids!
AUG. 26. The weather is perfect for the first day of school for 148,000 students in 175 schools in the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools system. CMS has 19,163 employees, including 14,744 teachers, on duty today. The weather is perfect: 60s this morning, highs near 80 this afternoon. The National Weather Service says there’s a 30 percent […]
American Legion Post 86 golf tournament is Oct. 9
American Legion Post 86 in Cornelius will host their 12th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the Mallard Head Golf Course in Mooresville. The post’s principal fundraiser supports Legion programs, such as Boy’s State sponsorships and Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies at the Cornelius Veterans Monument. The entry fee for this […]
W. Catawba widening delays may affect new development
Aug. 23. Phase II widening of West Catawba Avenue in Cornelius, scheduled to begin late next year, will be delayed by as much as three years, according to the NCDOT. The delay may affect local real estate developments, including the $110 million-plus Alexander Farms project at the intersection with Westmoreland, as well as debt financing. […]
Cornelius man authored hate mail to CMS superintendent
Aug. 20. The anonymous letter writer who sent a racist message to the new superintendent of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools is a white 72-year-old Cornelius resident who lives a stone’s throw from the western boundary of Cornelius Elementary School. The new CMS superintendent, Earnest Winston, is black. The email letter said, in part, “Do you REALLY […]
