Cornelius News
Home prices still on the rise in and around North Meck
Only in Cornelius: An empty lot on Bethelwood Lane is for sale at—brace yourself—$1.65 million. It’s lakefront, of course, and it’s two-thirds of an acre. It’s also one indication residential real estate prices remain strong, although it looks like the rate of price gains is slowing down. Measured from their peak in 2006-2007, home prices […]
Economic outlook at Newsmakers Breakfast Nov. 15
Charles Dougherty, a top economist with Wells Fargo Securities, will provide 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 nationa, regional and macro economy. He regularly writes indicator reports, produces special commentary, and has […]
Hydrilla is a growing problem in parts of the lake
It’s a jungle under there. And the natives are getting restless. In this case, the jungle is the mat of hydrilla rapidly spreading in Cornelius coves, particularly around Ramsey Creek. The natives are homeowners and boaters who find their docks and rudders engulfed by the non-native vegetation. According to a report from Charlotte Water, hydrilla […]
Heavy turnout for early voting at Cornelius Town Hall
Oct. 29. Cornelius Town Hall is one of the busiest spots for one stop/early voting this year in Mecklenburg County, according to statistics from the Board of Elections. As of Friday October 25, a total of 6,638 ballots had been cast at Town Hall, surpassed only by the Morrison and South County Regional libraries, […]
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/
