Cornelius News
NC General Assembly provides grant to GiGi’s Playhouse
Oct. 24. GiGi’s Playhouse Charlotte, part of the GiGi’s Playhouse network of Down syndrome achievement centers, recently received $50,000 in state funding from the North Carolina General Assembly. NC Rep. John Bradford, a Cornelius resident, lobbied on behalf of the Down syndrome community to secure $500,000 in funding and resources for the state of North […]
Cornelius women’s tennis team finishes second in national championships
The women’s tennis team that plays at Jetton Park finished second at the USTA League Adult 40 & Over 3.5 National Championships held at the Arlington Tennis Center in Texas. Representing the USTA Southern Section, the Cornelius team lost to a team from Mercer Island, Wash., 3-2 in the championship match. Earlier in the day, […]
Mmm, Little Big Burger opens
Oct. 23. Little Big Burger—with it’s own special ketchup and truffle fries—has just opened next to Jack’s Corner Tap in Magnolia Plaza. NASCAR superstar Denny Hamlin, a part-owner, helped put the finishing touches on the 1,600-square-foot space last night. Rich Adams, president of American Burger, part of the corporate structure at Little Big Burger, said the […]
She says, he says: NC Senate 41 candidates will face off tonight
The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce says it is hosting the only candidate forum tonight—7 pm at CPCC Merancas Campus—that features both Jeff Tarte and Natasha Marcus, the Democrat that is taking on the NC Sen. District 41 incumbent. It appears to be true, although the candidates disagree. Marcus, a Davidson resident, said she has […]
Events October 18 – October 28
Like beer? If so, Laketoberfest is the place to be Saturday, at Bailey Road Park. Local craft breweries, food trucks, a kids’ zone and live music. Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam meets with citizens tonight about the upcoming transportation bond referendum; its also the topic at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Focus Friday this week. Speaking of beer, the Cornelius Library hosts […]
Good job Troop 72
Members of Boy Scout Troop 72 led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Cornelius Town Board Meeting on Monday night. The troop meets Tuesdays at 7 pm at Bethel Presbyterian Church. More info: http://troop72cornelius.com/
Early voting under way in NC, Cornelius
Oct. 17. Early voting got under way 7 am today at Cornelius Town Hall and all across North Carolina. A new expanded schedule means voters can cast their ballots from 7 am to 7 pm, weekdays, Oct. 17 through Nov. 2, as well as Saturday Oct. 27 from 10 am-5 pm, Sunday Oct. 28 from […]
Education commission will weigh options
Oct. 16. Cornelius now has an Educational Options Study Commission with an official mission. Its seven members will look at local education options ranging from operating a stand-alone municipal charter school to status quo, which means staying with a school system that seems to carry a grudge. The commission is a result of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg […]
Lyssikatos celebrates 5 years at Port City
In just five years, Port City Club has become a fixture in the Lake Norman dining scene. Owned by Nick Lyssikatos, who also owns the Brickhouse Tavern in Davidson, the 13,500 square foot space is one of the largest restaurants in Mecklenburg County. It was formerly the home of Midtown Sundries and Latitude 36, both […]
Power still out for hundreds in Cornelius
Oct. 13. Tonight is the fifth annual Belle Isle neighborhood party and it may be the first one without electricity. Residents are now in the midst of Day Three without power. “This will be quite interesting,” said NC Sen. Jeff Tarte, who hosts the party with his wife Dr. Nancy Tarte. Duke Energy’s Outage Map […]
