Cornelius News
‘Privilege’ raised in Jetton speed enforcement discussion
March 19. By Dave Yochum. The gauntlet was thrown down Feb. 18 at the Cornelius Town Board meeting when Commissioner Kurt Naas demanded that Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden come to Cornelius because he “has some explaining to do.” “The Sheriff owes the town some answers,” said Naas, a first-term commissioner. Depending on your point of view, it could […]
Days Inn: Gone in 60 days?
March 19. By Dave Vieser. It looks like the Days Inn on Holiday Lane in Cornelius will soon be demolished to make way for a new expanded State Employees Credit Union (SECU). No one objected to the plan at the first public hearing March 18 at Town Hall. Meanwhile, workers at the forlorn hotel say […]
Fire displaces occupants of 18 units on W. Catawba
March 19. By Dave Yochum. The fire Monday morning in the Admiral’s Quarters condominium complex on Nautical Drive could have been much worse. Fire officials say it happened at a difficult time—about 4:20 in the morning when residents were asleep. But a quick-thinking resident, Billy Mallette, began pounding on doors as fire quickly spread. The […]
Fire at Admiral’s Quarters
March 18. UPDATE 10 AM. By Dave Yochum. A devastating fire at the Admiral’s Quarters condo complex has displaced multiple families, quite possibly all the occupants of a building at 18741 Nautical Drive. Billy Mallette, a resident, said he awoke around 4:20 am to fire crawling up the exterior walls of the wood-frame building. He […]
Public hearing on Mulberry townhomes
By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board will conduct the second public hearing on a rezoning request which would permit the construction of six townhomes on Mulberry Street behind Food Lion during their meeting April 1. The first hearing was held in February and concerns were voiced by residents on the height of the proposed […]
Wells Fargo joins Atrium and Champion Tire as Presenting Sponsors of Big Day at the Lake
Big Day at the Lake has officially launched its 15th year with more than $86,000 in pledges and donations from individuals and corporations supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas during the first 30 days. Wells Fargo just signed on as the third Presenting Sponsor, contributing $10,000 directly to BBBS. Big Day at the […]
Property tax increase floated at annual budget retreat
March 13. By Dave Yochum. It’s looking like there could be an increase in next year’s municipal budget that could result in a tax increase for many Cornelius homeowners. While budget discussions only began in earnest at the Town Board’s annual retreat at the Graylyn Conference Center in Winston-Salem last week, there are plenty of […]
New electronic readers on I-77: What do they do?
What exactly are they learning? By Debbie Griffin. Drivers in Cornelius and throughout the I-77 corridor have questions about the L-shaped poles installed in recent weeks at entrance and exit ramps along the interstate’s general lanes, which are part of the 26-mile, $647 million Express Lanes project. Commuters have questions about the technology, including Cornelius […]
Cain Center Program thrills local students, teachers
“My second grade class had a blast! The students enjoyed the music and the storytelling while acting.” —Amanda Gantt, second grade teacher, Cornelius Elementary School The new Cain Center is getting a warm welcome in our schools. Thanks to a $25,000 state grant, the 501c3 is sponsoring a series […]
Mayor Washam will seek 2nd term
March 7. By Dave Yochum. Mayor Woody Washam will seek a second term at the helm of Cornelius government. The long-time community leader, two-term town commissioner, banker and church organist has also chaired the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. Two years ago Washam replaced former Mayor Chuck Travis, who withstood a 5-0 no-confidence vote […]
