Cornelius News
Aquesta net income rises 46.8% year over year
Aquesta Financial Holdings—Cornelius’ only home-grown bank and public company—reports that 2019 net income increased dramatically. Earnings from continuing operations grew at the rate of 46.8 percent year over year. Jim Engel, CEO & president, said he hoped the momentum from “excellent earnings and balance sheet growth” for the final quarter of 2019 would carry into […]
Habitat announces scholarship
Feb. 11. The 2020 application is now open for students of Our Towns Habitat for Humanity families to continue their education as part of the Build Your Career Scholarship program. The annual scholarship provides up to $2,000 in funding for college, community college or trades education classes. The 2019 scholarship was awarded to UNC Greensboro […]
Rain has slowed, but more coming; Bailey Road open
Feb. 6. Updated map (2:57 pm). The rain has slowed a bit for now, but more heavy rains are expected to come. Yellow (light rain) and Orange (medium rain) are expected to hit the area, but no signs of Red (heavy rain). A flash flood warning is in effect until 7pm. The heaviest rainfall seems […]
Bailey Road flooded; town meeting moved from Jetton Park
Feb. 6. Bailey Road is flooded at the bike trail. Police were on the scene at 1 pm. Meanwhile, the Town Board has moved its 5 pm strategic planning session from Jetton Park to Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public and will be go on as planned as long as power outages […]
Please be careful, stormy weather!
Feb. 6. There’s a tornado watch in effect until 5 pm, as well as a flash flood watch in effect until late tonight, according to the National Weather Service. About an inch of rain has fallen across much of the area, with another 1-2 inches possible. Showers and wind are expected, along with the threat […]
Nannie Potts Lane will honor late mayor
Nannie Potts was the first female mayor of Cornelius and the only African-American mayor. She was a devoted church worker at Torrence Chapel AME Zion, a political figure with whom future mayors sought counsel, she grew up on a farm near Hoke Lumber in Davidson and passed away in 2018 after a lifetime of community […]
Townhomes on Washam Potts approved in tense 4-1 vote
Feb. 4. By Dave Vieser. An updated proposal for 27 townhomes on a 6.83 acre parcel on Washam Potts Road was approved 4-1 Monday Feb. 3 by the Cornelius Town Board. Under the proposal, Blue Heel Development will build 27 single-family townhomes on 6.8 acres currently occupied by one single-family home. The townhomes themselves will […]
Jetton/Old Jetton intersection gets a fix later this month
Feb. 4. The treacherous intersection of Old Jetton Road and Jetton Road will get a fix, starting this month. The intersection has one of the highest accident rates in town. In mid-February, the Town of Cornelius will add signage and pavement markings at the intersection directing drivers to make right-hand turns only. It means […]
Showdown on Washam Potts project tonight?
Feb. 3. Dave Vieser. An updated proposal for 27 townhomes on a 6.83 acre plot off Washam Potts Road is scheduled for a final public hearing tonight Feb. 3 at the Cornelius Town Board. A significant amount of opposition has surfaced about the plan, including sharp criticism from Commissioner Jim Duke and former Commissioner Dave […]
Say ‘I do’ to VLN wedding promotion now through June
Feb. 3. Visit Lake Norman is celebrating Lake Norman weddings with the annual “Say ‘I Do’ in Lake Norman” wedding promotional contest, along with an updated feature to the wedding package. Whether you are a newlywed planning your own wedding, or a parent, or a wedding planner, all you have to do to be entered […]
