Cornelius News
Shifts going uncovered at Cornelius fire station
June 11. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius Fire Station No. 2, located on Charles Towne Lane off Jetton Road, has been shut down four times since the beginning of the year due to a manpower shortage. The most recent closure was during the daytime shift on Sunday June 10. Coverage was provided by the department’s Station […]
Celebrity bartenders mix it up for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Elected officials, business leaders and special guests ranging from Mrs. North Carolina to Panthers announcer Mick Mixon will duel for tips at the Ninth Annual Celebrity Bartending fundraiser this Thursday June 14 at Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails. Alton Updike (pictured), owner of Alton’s, has hosted the event the past eight years. Local musicians H.C. […]
Town board officially OKs new budget with firefighter pay raises
June 5. By Dave Vieser. UPDATED. The Cornelius Town Board unanimously adopted a $23.4 million budget after a public hearing Monday evening, but only those in Town Hall knew: The town’s video streaming system malfunctioned for the second consecutive meeting. The spending plan, which maintains the town’s low 25.5 cent tax rate, reflects a $2 […]
Rev. Boone’s Syrian mission trip perilous, blessed
Rev. Tom and Joy Boone are just back from a mission trip to Syria, one of the most challenging political environments in the world. Their purpose was “to come alongside the churches there and to encourage them, hear their stories, and discover opportunities for partnership,” said Tom Boone, the senior pastor of Bethel Presbyterian Church […]
Burn Boot Camp buys office in Cornelius for headquarters
June 3. By Dave Vieser. Burn Boot Camp, a nationwide exercise franchise designed specifically for women, has purchased a 20,000 square foot building at 17036 Kenton Drive for $3.15 million. The building, formerly occupied by Carolina Woman, will be Burn Boot Camp’s U.S. headquarters. Owners Devan and Morgan Kline, who have 300 fitness centers around the country […]
Rep. Adams office hours at Town Hall
June 1. US Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC12) and Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam will join forces Monday to announce the establishment of monthly Cornelius Satellite Office Hours. The public is invited to the 11 am launch to connect with community leaders and learn more about the services that will be offered. The office hours will be […]
Classica building 22 homes in $500K range
May 31. By Dave Vieser. Construction has begun on Washam Potts Reserve on the south side of Washam Potts Road, a short distance east of Westmoreland Road. According to the developer, Classica Homes, there will be 22 single-family ranch homes on the 7.32-acre plot. Projects such as this are considered “infill development” where homes are […]
Cornelius Police Department Bulletin from 05/23/2018 to 05/29/2018
Incidents 180529047 Larceny 20901 Catawba Av 19:35:00 05/29/18 ACT Reid, Sonya Louise 180529018 Larceny Vehicle 18510 Statesville Rd 10:39:00 05/29/18 CLO Hertz Rent A Car 180529002 Fire Actual 16519 Knox Run Rd 04:09:22 05/29/18 ACT Hiott, Steven 180528060 Robbery Strong 18635 Old Statesville Rd 23:36:05 05/28/18 ACT Circle K 180527054 Missing Person 8010 Evanston View […]
Bethel hot dog lunch Thursdays in June, July
Summer is approaching and so is Bethel Presbyterian Church’s Community Hot Dog Lunch provided by the Fellowship Committee. Beginning June 7, we will offer a hot dog lunch every Thursday from 11 am until 1 pm during June and July in the Fellowship Hall. This is a donation lunch all are welcome regardless of their ability […]
Town Planner Wayne Herron getting new job at Town Hall
Wayne Herron, 51, will stay in his job right now as Planning Director for the Town of Cornelius, but he is moving up to Assistant Town Manager, a position held for more than a dozen years by Andrew Grant. Grant is expected to move up to Town Manager early in June, replacing Anthony Roberts who […]
