Cornelius News
Eudean Knox passes away
March 5. UPDATE. Eudean Knox, a beloved community leader, church leader and Smithville resident, was killed in a car accident this afternoon in Charlotte. She was a deaconess at Torrence Chapel AME Church. The widow of Monroe Knox, another beloved community leader, she leaves three children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was in her […]
First Baptist pine needle sale
The Youth of First Baptist Church of Cornelius are having their annual pine needle sale fundraiser Saturday, March 10 and 17, from 8 am to noon at the church. Funds raised will support their summer camp. Pine needles are $4.75 per bale on-site, or $5.50 delivered. Pre-order by phone by calling the church office (704) […]
Are ‘Facebook Memories’ a white-washed version of our lives?
By Jon Show. While sitting and contemplating life one morning in February in the only room a parent is guaranteed solitude, I grabbed my phone and popped open Facebook to see what people I used to be friends with, people I’ve never been friends with, neighbors, and people I’m somehow connected to because are somehow […]
One-of-a kind jewelry store is closing in April
March 4. Treasures at the Lake, a mainstay in the jewelry scene in Lake Norman, is closing in April. Owner Kimball Lawrence has been selling beautiful baubles for more than 30 years here, starting in nearly invisible retail space behind Lakeshore Marketplace. Since then, he has traveled the world—Asia in particular—for jewelry ranging from […]
Burned out but still strong
By Dave Yochum. January 29 was like most mornings: Paula Wolfe was making breakfast and coffee, getting organized for another day as a popular licensed massage therapist, one of the first in Cornelius. Her historic home, an architectural gem with perfect proportions and a big front porch on Catawba Avenue, was cute as a button—and […]
Race for Jace: Runners pay it forward for boy with cancer
Three Huntersville Police officers who are running in the Skidaway Island Half Marathon March 24 in Savannah are collecting donations for Warrior Jace and the Thompson Family. Diagnosed with a brainstem tumor back in October, Warrior Jace has been an inspiration to countless people, having endured more than most adults in a few short months. […]
Coffee session with mayor, commissioners is Monday
“Connecting Cornelius,” a regular monthly discussion over coffee with Mayor Washam and town commissioners, will be Monday at Harvey’s in Cornelius, starting at 8:30 am. The conversation this month focuses on an anticipated $25 million for major road projects. Coffee will be provided, and breakfast may be purchased. “Stay informed, ask questions, and get to know […]
Peninsula Foundation sending more than $100K to charities
By Kate Stevens. For the fifth year in a row, the Peninsula Community Foundation has raised more than $100,000 to distribute to North Mecklenburg County charities to help address the unmet needs of the area’s young, poor, elderly and handicapped. In 2017, the Peninsula Community Foundation raised $117,000 for local charities, said Caroline Stevens, foundation […]
Upcoming Events: March 1 – March 11
Summer camp registration opens today, March 1! Cornelius PARC Department is offering more than 100 camp options, but the spots fill quickly. While you’re planning the kids’ summer, register your budding veterinarians for Rescue Ranch’s 2018 Critter Camps, spring and summer camp sessions offering hands-on educational experiences with animal interactions. Speaking of warm fuzzy animals, […]
Two new Habitat owners get house keys this week
Feb. 28. By Dave Vieser. It’s an exciting week on Psalms Street as two Cornelius families move into their new homes and become next-door neighbors. Both moves were made possible by Our Towns Habitat for Humanity. The first was Tuesday when Lameikia Brice and her two children moved into her new home at 9744 Psalms. This […]
