Cornelius News
Police identify students in Bailey Road crash
Nov. 19. Cornelius Police have released the names of two high school students involved in a fatal one-car crash Saturday evening on Bailey Road well east of the hairpin turn. Police say Andres Morales, a student at Hopewell High, was killed. The driver, Grant Geis, is in critical condition at CMC Main. Police said the […]
Arrivederci Pizza Hut; Starbucks will move
Nov. 19. The old Pizza Hut on West Catawba Avenue has been demolished to make way for a new 3,237 square foot Starbucks, complete with a drive through. Said to be one of the largest Starbucks’ in the country, the new facility will replace their current location on One Norman Boulevard and West Catawba. […]
New retail on W. Catawba is one of several on drawing board
Nov. 14. By Dave Vieser. A few days before the Cornelius Town Board is scheduled to vote on rezoning 11 acres between Catawba Avenue and Knox Road for a major retail center, a different developer is proposing another new project just to the east. The new project, referred to as the “20151 West Catawba Avenue […]
Cornelius QuikTrip: At a crossroads
By Dave Vieser. QuikTrip’s arrival in Cornelius has been anything but quick: Efforts to reach a consensus on the intersection of Hwy. 21 and Catawba Avenue have gone in circles. Now QT says it may lease the forlorn property rather than redevelop it. Officials at QuikTrip as well as Cashion’s and nearby businesses oppose the […]
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 […]
