Cornelius News
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 […]
Congratulations Bailey Band
Bailey Middle School Band students Adam Jansen, alto saxophone; Cate Meininger, clarinet; Keller Cameron, percussion; Anderson Shelkey, tuba; and Kaitlin Turney, trombone, were selected for the 2019 CMS Middle School Honors Band. They performed Nov. 23, at Northwest School of the Arts under the baton of Mrs. Carrie Lineberger, guest clinician.
CATS to Begin Using I-77 Express Monday
Nov. 22. Charlotte Area Transit System commuter buses will start using the I-77 Express toll lanes between Charlotte and North Mecklenburg starting on Monday. All 26 miles of the project are open, and a few buses have begun using the lanes, but CATS says the 48X Northcross Express, 53X Northlake Express and 77X North Mecklenburg […]
Town supports CON for Atrium hospital in Cornelius
Nov. 19. Analysis. By Dave Yochum. The Cornelius Town Board has made clear its druthers around Atrium Health’s plans for a 30-bed acute care hospital on the Augustalee property along Hwy. 21, south of Westmoreland. The board unanimously passed a resolution Nov. 18 supporting the proposal which will have to pass muster under the state’s […]
Washam Potts project meets opposition from neighbors
Nov. 19. By Dave Vieser. Eight residents who live on or near Washam Potts Road pleaded with the Cornelius Town Board last night to reject a developer’s plans to build 27 new townhomes on vacant land. And in an ironic twist, they will have to come back in December and do it all over again. […]
No C-store/gas station for Alexander Farm
Nov. 18. By Dave Vieser. Plans for a convenience store and service station have been pulled from the Alexander Farm project, which has affected the partnership behind the $110-million project. The modifications will also delay approval timelines. Town officials confirmed today that a change is expected. “We are awaiting a revised plan or an amended […]
Cashion family adds to Cain Center funding
Nov. 18. The family behind Cashion’s Quik Stop is giving $500,000 to the Cain Center for the Arts. Their name will be on the entryway and Public Art Corner, according to a press release Friday afternoon. The Cashion family has long been a part of the community: Cashion’s Food Mart employed generations of residents. Owners […]
Santa Paws in the Park is today!
Nov. 16. Santa Paws in the Park takes place noon to 2 pm today in Robbins Park. The event is all about dogs and their people, with photos with Santa, unique dog gifts and a guided hike along some of the scenic park trails. Admission is free, as is parking.
Dan Murphy: I’m not worried, I got this
Nov. 16. A fundraiser for Dan Murphy is today Nov. 16 at Lake Town Tavern from 2 pm to 6 pm. It’s called “Kicking Cancer in the Cornhole” and includes a raffle, silent auction and food donated by Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails where Murphy was a popular bartender. He’s happy he was let go from […]
