Cornelius News
Economic Outlook this Thursday at Peninsula Club
Charles Dougherty, a top economist with Wells Fargo Securities, will present an Economic Outlook at the Newsmakers Breakfast Nov. 15 at The Peninsula Club. Dougherty is a recognized expert in the commercial real estate, housing and construction sectors of the national, regional and macro economy. He regularly writes indicator reports, produces special commentary, and has […]
Nannie Potts—Cornelius’ first female mayor and only African-American mayor—passes away
Nov. 10. Nannie Potts, the first female mayor of Cornelius—and the only African-American mayor—has passed away. She was a devoted church worker at Torrence Chapel AME Zion, a political figure with whom future mayors sought counsel, she grew up on a farm near Hoke Lumber in Davidson. She leaves behind husband Mickey Potts, the barber […]
Modern Dad: Thankful for a life well lived
By Jon Show. Bob Herberger would have been 98 years old this week but he died last month in a nursing home in Texas. He was my grandfather. Bob was quiet and kind. Thoughtful and giving. He loved desserts, prime rib, reading books, fishing, and smiling at a pretty lady. He had one beer every […]
Veterans Day observances Saturday at Town Hall
The town along with American Legion Post 86 will host a full morning of events on Saturday in honor of Veterans Day. The events will center on the Veterans Monument and the lawn behind Cornelius Town Hall. Starting at 9:30 a.m, there will be activities for children and their families, including making thank-you cards, cookie […]
Clark, Marcus will take office in January
Nov. 7. By Dave Yochum. Natasha Marcus of Davidson has defeated incumbent Jeff Tarte in the race for NC Senate District 41. With all 28 precincts reporting, Marcus outran the former Cornelius mayor 48,987 to 37,307. Marcus, who works in development at the Ada Jenkins Center, community leader and volunteer, is the daughter of a […]
Voters say thumbs up to Cornelius transportation bonds
Nov. 7. Cornelius voters have overwhelmingly approved a $24 million bond referendum for transportation improvements. The official results show the bonds won 70.4 percent of the votes cast. “The passage of the bond referendum is excellent news for the Town” said Town Manager Andrew Grant. “The bonds will have a game-changing impact on transportation for […]
Tarte loses; Clark leads Bradford by fewer than 500 votes
Nov. 6. 11 PM. A leading Republican legislator has lost his seat in the North Carolina Statehouse. Challenger Natasha Marcus trounced incumbent Jeff Tarte, a former Cornelius mayor, in the race for NC Senate District 41. With 17 of 28 precincts reporting, Marcus, a Davidson resident, had 56 percent of the vote to Tarte’s 43 […]
Polls closed, some Early Voting results are in
Nov. 6. 8 PM. Early Voting results, which tend to favor Democrats, show Democratic challenger Natasha Marcus leading incumbent Jeff Tarte, a Republican, 30,838 to 19,909 in NC Senate District 41. In NC House District 98, challenger Christy Clark, a Democrat, is ahead of incumbent John Bradford, a Republican, 13,008 to 11,203. Election Day results, […]
Heavy turnout today, polls open till 7:30 pm
Nov. 6. An informal check of polling places in Cornelius indicates voter turnout has been high in spite of off an on rain for much of the morning. At Bethel Presbyterian, poll workers said more than 500 people had voted by 11 am; this, on top of 1,700 who’d already taken advantage of Early Voting. […]
Elegantly simple Zion Ave. house gets Historic Landmark designation
Nov. 6. A restored 113-year-old Queen Anne style house on Zion Avenue has received Historic Landmark designation, one of only a handful in Cornelius. The Sherrill-Robbins House, now the offices of real estate attorney Susan Irvin, retains its wide wood trim, wooden floors and a distinctive wooden cross design in the front gable. The left […]
