Cornelius News
Raising speed limits on Jetton under consideration
July 17. Dave Vieser. Town officials are looking at yet another way to fix the Old Jetton/Jetton Road intersection: Prohibit left turns or straight movements from Old Jetton Road. The new option would leave traffic departing the Brooklyn South parking lot as it is now. Meanwhile, commissioners discussed raising the speed limit back to 45 mph—or […]
‘Park in the Dark’ sounds like fun
The Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists and the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department will hold “Park in the Dark” with the Cornelius PARC Dept. at Robbins Park Aug. 10. The family event will focus on the nightlife surrounding the Lake Norman area, especially the diverse moth population. Activities that Friday night will include a nature […]
Miltich responds to criticism
July 16. By Dave Yochum. UPDATED 7:30 pm. A female former employee of Cornelius Mayor Pro Tem Michael Miltich says the surgeon was a great boss. “He never did anything inappropriate or made me feel uncomfortable in any way. I worked alongside of him when it was just he and I. He had ample opportunity […]
The heat is on, or off…It depends on your point of view.
By Jon Show. I love summer. I love summer so much I originally campaigned to name our daughter Summer. The Mother of Dragons said we couldn’t name our kid after a season so we gave her the same name as a ‘90s cult movie star. I have no idea how that’s better. I could rattle […]
Commissioner’s conduct will likely come up at Monday Town Board meeting
July 14. UPDATED. Two more women have come forward with complaints about Mayor Pro Tem Michael Miltich’s behavior. A former local reporter, Cassie Fambro, sent a letter to the Town of Cornelius and WBTV outlining recent behaviors that included touching her arms, numerous texts and making her feel “uncomfortable.” Asked by Cornelius Today to […]
Incidents, Arrests and Citations as reported by the Cornelius Police Department
Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 180709030 Larceny Vehicle 18610 Starcreek Dr 10:45:36 07/09/18 ACT Charlotte Premier Estate Auctions 180709017 Larceny 19100 Mary Ardrey Cr 09:16:23 07/09/18 ACT Roof, Cheryl 180709001 Recovered Veh Cashions Quick Stop 00:27:04 07/09/18 ACT Reddick, Anthony 180708051 Larceny Vehicle 18300 Invergordon Ln 21:42:38 07/08/18 ACT Erickson, Paul Thomas […]
Founder of The Marketplace is a force for good worldwide
By Erica Batten. When God speaks, Marisa Sellman listens. She’s the founder of The Marketplace, a Christian fair-trade nonprofit that sells jewelry, bags, home goods and clothing made by people around the world. She started the store six years ago inside Grace Covenant. And although the store was doing good work—helping women in poverty to support […]
Husband-wife duo pastoring Mt. Zion United Methodist
By Dave Yochum. A new husband-wife senior pastor team led services for the first time today at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, one of the largest churches in Lake Norman. As such, they’ll be spiritual leaders of thousands of Cornelius residents, from pre-schoolers to seniors. In between is one of their challenges: Young people who […]
Beer is like yeast: Add it and business expands
“The Business of Beer” is the topic of a Cornelius Today Newsmakers Breakfast July 11. Speakers include Andrew Durstewitz, the CEO of D9 Brewing Co. and Ray Hutchinson, the brewmaster at Eleven Lakes Brewery, as well as Ryan McDaniels, CEO of Lake Norman Economic Development. The cost to attend is $12. To RSVP, call 704-895-1335. […]
Exit 28 aesthetic re-do is going to be a won’t do
July 6. By Dave Vieser. In late 2015, then Mayor Chuck Travis announced that Gov. Pat McCrory would be coming to Cornelius in 2016 to dedicate the new nautically themed Exit 28 bridge. McCrory bailed out as soon as the reviews were in: The bridge was a sinking ship when it comes to public art. Now […]
