Cornelius News
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 […]
Weekend filled with events for Black History Month
Feb. 26. Hundreds of people turned out for a rousing Black History Month observance at Town Hall Saturday. Still more heard an “unidentified white man” preach on Sunday at Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church. The distinguished guest preacher was none other than Rev. Dr. Jesse Lee Douglas, 87, an early leader in the Civil Rights Movement. […]
Pastor Lemings travels to Oklahoma for World War II veteran’s graveside service
A very special funeral service was held in Cornelius at Grace Covenant Church recently, while the graveside service was held in Oklahoma, with Rev. Farrell Lemings presiding. It was the first time Lemings had traveled out of state for a burial. It was all for a very special man: Lt. Col. Harry P Frizzel, whose […]
Civil rights leader to speak at Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church
Feb. 7. The Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church will celebrate Black History Month with a guest speaker who walked arm in arm with Martin Luther King during the historic Selma to Montgomery March 53 years ago. The Rev. Dr. Jesse Lee Douglas, Sr., an early leader in the Civil Rights movement who marched […]
Cashion’s Quik Shop employees honored for helping nab alleged crook
Feb. 23 – Two quick-thinking convenience store employees were honored Thursday by Cornelius Chief of Police Bence Hoyle for chasing a suspected robber who allegedly stole money from the store’s register on Jan. 17. Hoyle awarded Cashion’s Quik Stop employees Anne Price and Mary Sharris with the Chief’s Award of Recognition and $125 each as […]
Open house for proposed regional rec center in Cornelius planned for March 10
Feb. 22 – Mecklenburg County is planning a new regional recreation center and wants to hear from you. On Saturday, March 10th from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., the County’s Park and Recreation Department, along with the parks departments from the towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville, will host an open house at Bailey Middle School to […]
