Cornelius News
Vote early, not often for Congress, legislators, judges, transportation bond
Oct. 11. Early voting starts Wednesday Oct. 17 at Cornelius Town Hall. 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 1-4 pm and 8 am to 1 […]
New project on W. Catawba would feature commercial, residential separated by gates
Oct. 10. By Dave Vieser. If the Cambridge Square mixed use project proposed for West Catawba Avenue goes forward, developer David Smith may have to abide by a lengthy list of conditions, including the use of a gate at the entrance to the residential section. The town’s planning board recommended approving the project to the […]
Tilley retiring as Angels and Sparrows executive director
Oct. 10. When Sandy Tilley left her corporate job in 2007 to launch a soup kitchen in Lake Norman, some people thought she was crazy. First, there was the misconception that there were no poor or hungry people here. Secondly, why would a woman with a comfortable life—and nearing retirement age—attempt to create something from […]
Aktion Club honored by Arc of Mecklenburg County
Oct. 9. The Kiwanis Aktion Club of Lake Norman has received the Most Committed Club of the Year award from the Arc of Mecklenburg County, a non-profit that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The award was presented by Steve McIlwaine, a program assistant at Arc, at the regular September meeting. The Aktion club […]
Charter schools would be learning experience for everyone
By Erica Batten. North Mecklenburg leaders say Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools responded “in a retaliatory way” after Cornelius and Huntersville opted into HB-514, leaving open the possibility of opening municipal charter schools. CMS officials recently revealed that capital expenditures from the $922 million bond passed last year would go to towns that had opted out. “We were […]
Weeding out hydrilla is major undertaking; survey under way
Oct. 8. By Erica Batten. A team from NC State University in Raleigh is beginning a lake survey this week to assess the hydrilla growth in Lake Norman. The data will then be reviewed by a team of local representatives along with Department of Environmental Quality personnel. Dr. Phil Kirk, a grass carp expert with […]
Warrior Jace Memorial Thursday in Albemarle
Hundreds of people attended a candlelight vigil Monday evening outside the Police Station to remember little Jace Thompson who died Oct. 5 after a nearly year-long battle with a brain tumor. Known as “Warrior Jace” for his indomitable spirit, he is the son of Cornelius Police Captain Jennifer Thompson and Eric Thompson, a North Carolina […]
Candlelight vigil tonight in honor of Warrior Jace, memorial service Thursday
UPDATED 515PM. The Cornelius Police Department will host a candlelight vigil Monday night in memory of Warrior Jace, the son of a Cornelius police officer and a NC State Police officer. Jace Kinley Thompson died over the weekend at age 5 after a valiant battle with cancer. He is the son of Cornelius Police Captain […]
Town puts the brakes on truck parking
Oct. 4. By Dave Vieser. Look out trucks and oversize vehicles. The Cornelius Town Board has adopted new laws which will restrict the overnight or long-term parking of large tractor trailer trucks throughout the town. “The Town had received complaints about the tractor trailers parking near Planet Fitness, as well as Kenton Place and Antiquity,” […]
In split decision, Town Board opts for kid-friendly speed on Jetton
Oct. 4. By Dave Vieser. In a split 3-2 decision, Cornelius commissioners have rejected a proposal which would have increased the speed limit on Jetton Road from 35 to 40 miles per hour into The Peninsula. At the same time, they authorized the town to look into improving pedestrian crossings on Jetton. The vote, which came […]
