Cornelius News
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 […]
Proposed cell tower could be 199 feet tall
June 16. By Dave Vieser. A cell phone tower almost twice the height of the current one near the intersection of Jetton Road and Old Jetton Road on the Peninsula is being sought by a company that is affiliated with and works with Duke Energy.The plans were unveiled Tuesday at the town’s pre development review […]
Honoring Dads: Special men inspire lasting values
Father’s Day is June 16. While Father’s Day seems to be all about giving ties or shirts or fishing gear to one’s father, June 16 is really all about what fathers and father surrogates either gave or give us. Growing up isn’t the easiest thing. Dads, in whatever size, shape or form, give us the […]
Building community one cup at a time
June 14. Our path to fully alert, all-systems-go status got slightly easier at 5 am with the opening of the new Starbucks on West Catawba. The store is on the right-hand side just before I-77, but the premises are set up for casual gatherings all day, inside and out,up until 10:30 pm. The first morning of operations is […]
