Cornelius News
‘Don’t Lose Heart,’ an original storytelling production, will debut at the Cain Nov. 2
Sept. 17. “Don’t Lose Heart,” a multi-faceted storytelling production that features a personal story interwoven with Smithville stories will take place at the Cain Center for the Arts at 7 pm on Nov. 2. Storyteller Maurice J. Norman, who will be accompanied by a live quintet from the Charlotte Strings Collective, focuses on the individuals […]
Parents reunited with Bailey Middle students after bomb threat
Sept. 16. Cornelius Police are investigating a pipe bomb threat that resulted in the evacuation of Bailey Middle School and a modified lockdown at nearby Hough High. The threat came in to the school by phone at 10:30 am. More than 15 buses shuttled Bailey students to the old Foamex plant parking lot at the […]
Oo la la: New French bakery on Statesville at Bailey
Sept. 16. By Donna Randazzo. A new French bakery on Statesville Avenue brings an authentic taste of France to Cornelius. Cocotte sold out an array of fresh-bake goods within two hours of opening in August. Owners Alexandre Darbousset and Angela Yeo use flour from Grands Moulins de Paris, baking croissants, pastries, flan and breads daily. […]
North Meck Rotary, Make an Impact Foundation donating ‘musical playground’ at Cain
Sept. 16. The Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg will contribute four pieces of outdoor musical play equipment to Cain Park, the green area on the south side of the Cain Center for the Arts. The donation, valued at $20,000, will be among the discussion items at tonight’s Town Board meeting. Quotable “The enhancement of Cain […]
Weekly Calendar Sept. 16-22: Music, gallery crawl, corn maze, festivals and more
Thursday, Sept. 19 Learn to Play Euchre 4-6 pm | Sept. 19. Mark McDonald from Loan Depot will walk you through how to play, step-by-step. Once you master the game, you’re going to want to sign up with your favorite partner and play in the Sept. 29 tournament. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius Friday, […]
In Cornelius, if it sounds like gunfire, chances are it’s a hopped-up car
Sept. 13. By Donna Randazzo. You’ve heard what sounds like gunshots or fireworks on your street or Birkdale Village. The sound can startle a sleeping baby, set your dog on high alert and drown out a conversation. You’ve seen the posts on social media complaining about these disrespectful drivers. The backfiring and popping sounds are […]
Weekender Sept. 12-15: Festivals, music and more
Thursday, Sept. 12 Downtown Reimagined 6-8 pm | Sept. 12. Downtown Cornelius serves as the heart of our small town. It has blossomed from an agriculture and mill area to a hub for arts, community and commerce. Now, it’s time to look ahead, and town leaders want your input. Town Hall, Catawba Ave. EXPLORE: Community […]
Davidson Home Sales
Sept. 12. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 7/10/2024 $923,000 James & Amanda Harnage to Maurice & Kelly Garcia, 18847 Dembridge Dr. 7/10/2024 $800,000 Matthew Walt & Rachel Hatteberg to Steven & Heather Wolfe, 630 Ashby Dr. 7/11/2024 $1,024,000 Davidson NOSO to Metrolina Capital Investors, 316-320 S. Main St. […]
Planning Board to consider Lightbridge Academy
Sept. 12. By Dave Vieser. Plans to build a pre-school facility at the intersection of West Catawba and Edinburgh Square Drive come before the Cornelius Planning Board on Monday Oct. 14. The members will consider making a recommendation for or against the project, known as the Lightbridge Academy. The project will require rezoning from Village […]
9/11 Anniversary Ceremony at Fire Station No. 1
Photos by Jason Benavides Sept. 11. The Cornelius Fire Department hosted a ceremony at the Cornelius Never Forget | 9/11 Monument honoring the first-responders, citizens and military personnel who were affected by the events on September 11, 2001. The monument is located at Cornelius-Lemley Fire Station No. 1 and includes a piece of steel from […]
