Cornelius News
Coolest lake photos from VLN contest
Dec. 26. Visit Lake Norman has chosen its winners for the 4th Annual “Capture Lake Norman” photo contest. The essence of the contest is to reveal the aspects of Lake Norman that captivate visitors. The first place winner is Fred Cerbini with his photo of a boat out on the lake. Second place is Jill Martin’s […]
Air Force says Santa has left North Pole
Dec. 24. The US Air Force/North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is reporting that Santa Claus has left the North Pole, and is on his way to the Far East, Australia and New Zealand. Next up: Russia, and that’s a big one. “Santa is entering Australian air space right now,” said US Air Force Col. […]
Local philanthropy: Special efforts, special people
By Jim Duke. Cornelius has some very special people who make a difference in the lives of many others. These help define our Town and its character. Let’s call them “givers.” They recognizing a need and addressed it head on. What makes them unique is their ability to bring others to their cause and make serious […]
Cornelius resident receives award from attorney general
By Dave Vieser. Debbie Dalton, founder of the Cornelius-based Hunter Dalton HD Life Foundation, has received the Attorney General’s Dogwood Award which is given annually to honor North Carolinians who are dedicated to keeping people safe and healthy in their communities. She and her husband Randy lost their son Hunter to an accidental opioid overdose […]
Town Board OK’s purchase of new police cars
Dec. 18. By Dave Vieser. Get ready to see some new police cars around Cornelius. The Town Board authorized the purchase of seven new $24,000 Dodge Chargers at their Dec. 17 meeting, along with one $31,000 utility vehicle for the Cornelius-Lemley Volunteer Fire Dept. The purchase will be financed by a $200,000, three-year loan from BB&T […]
It’s a done deal: Chief Hoyle going to Huntersville as interim chief
Dec. 17. It’s official. As first reported by Cornelius Today last Friday, Cornelius Chief of Police Bence Hoyle will become interim police chief in Huntersville, effective Jan. 4. He replaces Chief of Police Cleveland Spruill, who submitted his resignation on Dec. 14. As part of Hoyle’s planned retirement from Cornelius, Major Kevin Black will become Cornelius’ […]
Fire damages single-family home in Madison Village
Dec. 16. A fire earlier today caused considerable damage to a single-family home at 19806 Madison Village Drive. The occupants were able to get out, according to Cornelius-Lemley Fire Chief Neal Smith. According to tax records, the owner of the two-story home is Eric Gillon. He lives in the home with his wife, Joy, and […]
Sources Say Cornelius Losing Police Chief to Huntersville
Dec. 14. It looks like Huntersville’s full-on raid of Cornelius municipal talent is taking another step forward. Huntersville Chief of Police has resigned effective Jan. 4, according to Huntersville Town Manager Anthony Roberts, the former town manager of Cornelius. No one has been named to replace him, said Huntersville Mayor John Aneralla. But Cornelius Police […]
New police cars on agenda Monday at Town meeting
Dec. 16. At their Monday Dec. 17 meeting, Cornelius commissioners are expected to approve the purchase of seven new patrol cars for the Cornelius Police by borrowing $200,000. In addition, one new utility/chiefs car will be purchased for the Cornelius/Lemley Fire Department under the same agreement. The deal is part of the town’s annual vehicle […]
Downtown Cornelius poised for growth
When Lenore Cuyler opened her styling salon downtown, Catawba Avenue came to an abrupt end at Main Street. Now Catawba continues east into Antiquity, and there’s a thriving new center of town. “It’s exciting to be part of this vibrant historic downtown community,” she says. The owner of The Style Merchant—she learned hair cutting under […]
