Cornelius News
Price appreciation means it’s still a sellers’ market
July 8. While home price appreciation is easing in a number of super-heated markets, values are holding their own in Lake Norman thanks to in-migration and tight supplies. Other markets might have become super-heated, but not Charlotte. Post-recession appreciation rates are falling to historical norms, said Pat Riley, CEO of Allen Tate. But builders are […]
Veteran Commissioner Thurman Ross files for re-election
Long-time Commissioner Thurman Ross has filed to run for another term on the Cornelius Town Board. He is the only African-American on the town’s governing body and the only member from the east side of town. He is the first of the five incumbents to officially file for re-election. Ross, who has been on the […]
Temple Kol Tikvah announces new leader
July 5. David Lipper is the new rabbi at Temple Kol Tikvah, replacing Rabbi Michael Shields who was the Davidson congregation’s first spiritual leader. Rabbi Lipper joins the Lake Norman Jewish community from Bellevue, Wash., where he served for five years as Interim and Senior Rabbi for Temple B’nai Torah. He has extensive experience growing […]
It’s official: Mayor Washam files to run for 2nd term
July 5. Woody Washam has filed to run for second term as mayor of Cornelius. The two-term town commissioner, banker and church organist so far is the only candidate for the top elective office in town. The leader of the five-member board only votes to break ties, but he or she also sets the agenda for the board, as well […]
Can controlling Smithville gentrification be a win-win?
By Debbie Griffin. The Save Our Smithville community organization continues to push back against gentrification even as residents receive a steady flow of offers from developers and speculators. Smithville constituents asked Mecklenburg County to allocate $3 million in its 2020 budget for the neighborhood revitalization. The county budget has $250,000 for “Smithfield Community Revitalization Consulting.” […]
Former Cornelius Police Chief Bence Hoyle is the new chief in Huntersville
June 25. Huntersville Town Manager Anthony Roberts announced today that he selected Benson “Bence” Hoyle as the new Chief of Police for the Huntersville Police Department. He served as the Interim Chief of Police from January 4 th until June 24 th. Hoyle has 33 years of law enforcement experience, most recently serving as Police […]
Ada Jenkins Center Gala Raises $155,000
June 19. A spring fundraiser brought in $155,000 for the Ada Jenkins Center, one of the most important community service centers in our region. With services including a medical clinic, dental clinic, food pantry, workforce development, child and adult education and social work case management, the agency served nearly 3,000 individuals and families last year. […]
Road will honor late mayor
History unfolded at the Town Board meeting this week when the Board of Commissioners awarded a $1.29 million contract to build Nannie Potts Lane in honor of our first and only female African American mayor. “She was a special determined lady who was well respected by all,” said Mayor Woody Washam. Nannie was also a […]
New road honors former mayor
June 17. By Dave Vieser. At their Monday June 17 meeting Cornelius commissioners are being asked to award a $1.29 million contract to Blythe Development of Charlotte to build Nannie Potts Lane. Blythe was the only bidder for the project which is designed to relieve traffic on Catawba Avenue east of I-77. The road is […]
Medical marijuana is subject of Newsmakers Breakfast June 19
Dr. William F. Wright, a psychiatrist with Atrium Health, will be the Newsmakers Breakfast speaker June 19 at The Peninsula Club. The subject is medical marijuana and CBD oil. The Q&A over breakfast will take an unbiased, scientific look at the growing use and sale of cannabis-derived oils and medical claims. Wright, one of only […]
