Cornelius News
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 […]
Happy Birthday Johann!
Johann Sebastian Bach came into the world 334 years ago on March 21, and every year people celebrate. City-dwellers celebrate “Bach in the Subways” March 21-24, and since we only have Subway restaurants, Davidson College Presbyterian Church is observing the composer’s special day March 11. The Organ at Davidson concert—featuring musicians Jane Cain, David Brinson, and Katie […]
Affordable housing builds a foundation for a better community
[This story originally ran in print and online in March 2018] By Dave Yochum. When you look on an aerial map of Cornelius you can see it pretty quickly. Some of the most run-down, substandard housing in Cornelius is only a mile away from well-tailored million-dollar homes. There are dwellings within an easy walk of […]
Small infill development planned off Washam-Potts
March 5. By Dave Vieser. Blue Heel Communities plans to build 27 townhomes on vacant land off Washam Potts not far from Hwy. 115 on the east side of Cornelius. Blue Heel, based in Davidson, plans townhomes between 2,600 square feet and 3,000 square feet on an elongated 6.8 acre parcel that fronts up to […]
W. Catawba KFC kicks the bucket
March 5. If you’re an investigative reporter who knows what’s happening to the KFC on West Catawba, you can win a pullet, sir or madam. Franchise owner MTLD has not returned at least a half-dozen phone calls, nor has Yum brands, the owner of the Kentucky Fried Chicken chain based in Louisville, Ky., responded to […]
Local sales tax option OK’d by Town Board
March 5. By Dave Vieser. Is there an additional sales tax in Cornelius’ future? The town board raised that possibility Monday evening when they passed by a 4-1 margin a resolution in support of state legislation authorizing them to impose an additional 1/2 cent sales tax. The proceeds would be used solely for road construction and […]
