Cornelius News
Noise ordinance enacted by Town Board
May 7. By Dave Vieser. It may be a little more quiet in Cornelius now that the town board has adopted noise regulations at their May 6 meeting. The new ordinance caps the maximum permitted sound level outside of venues such as BoatYard Eats at 100 decibels between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday through […]
Town issues ultimatum to developer after sinkhole grows
May 6. By Dave Yochum. The Town of Cornelius is wielding its clout as the host to various developments and builders. It has declared a growing sinkhole on Old Canal Street in Antiquity “a dangerous and an imminent threat to the health and safety of the general public and a public nuisance.” The sinkhole at […]
4 projects, 5 hearings on Town Board agenda
May 6. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board will have its hands full Monday evening, even without a new proposed town budget to digest. A total of five public hearings are on the agenda, along with the adoption of new noise regulations. Here’s a capsule summary of the items which the commissioners will be considering: […]
Dr. Chris Brown: Our own Indiana Jones
By Dave Yochum. Jean-Pierre Isbouts is a bestselling National Geographic author, an international motivational speaker and an award-winning filmmaker who gained worldwide renown with his 2006 book, “The Biblical World.” He is the co-author of a new book, “The Da Vinci Legacy,” which is being published in time for the 500th anniversary of the death […]
Behave on W. Catawba
May 3. UPDATED. It looks like Mecklenburg County Sheriffs are out on West Catawba with Cornelius Police just east of the light at Nantz Road. Mecklenburg Sheriff’s spokeswoman Tonya Rivens confirmed the department was stationed there as well as near Bethel Church until 4 pm. Cornelius Chief of Police Kevin Black said the joint enforcement […]
Habitat raises $90K, including $40K from Lowe’s
Our Towns Habitat for Humanity raised over $90,000, including a special $40,000 contribution from Lowe’s corporate, at its 2019 Hopebuilders breakfast this week. Lowe’s lead gift of $40,000, as well as $5,000 from Novant Health Huntersville, helped exceed the goal of a full home sponsorship of $75,000 for a Habitat home. Our Towns Habitat for […]
It’s back: Controversial project planned on Davidson town line
May 2. By Dave Vieser. A public input session regarding a controversial apartment plan just across the Davidson/Cornelius line will be held this afternoon, May 2 from 5-7 pm at Davidson Town Hall. Although the Davidson Town Board rejected this proposal last year, Crescent Acquisitions has appealed that decision and the court directed the town […]
Broken pipe results in wastewater spill off John Connor
April 30. Roughly 150 gallons of wastewater spilled into Lake Norman near 18649 John Connor Road this morning. Charlotte Water crews completed the repair earlier today. “A majority of wastewater overflows can be prevented with your help,” said Cam Coley, spokesperson at Charlotte Water. “Anything put in plumbing or a manhole can cause wastewater overflows, […]
Sprizzi lands funding from Chinese government
April 30. A single-serve cold beverage maker that will set up operations in Cornelius has landed a $100 million investment from China. Sprizzi Drink-Co. plans to distribute “flavor bullets” from the former Michael Waltrip Raceworld facility on Liverpool. Back in December, the Lake Norman Economic Development Corp. announced that Sprizzi would open a distribution center […]
Big Beach Bash May 2 at Peninsula Yacht Club benefits BBBS
Big Day at the Lake launches May 2 with the Beach Bash at The Peninsula Yacht Club in Cornelius. Put on your beach clothes and enjoy food and drink, music, games and a live auction. All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. The Beach Bash fundraiser starts at 6 p.m. downstairs at […]
