Cornelius News
Sen. Tarte faces opposition in fall elections
Feb. 7. Davidson resident Natasha Marcus today announced plans to run for the NC Senate District 41 seat held by Jeff Tarte, a popular former mayor of Cornelius. “North Carolina has drifted away from the forward-thinking, desirable place to live, attend school, work and retire it was when I moved here nearly three decades ago,” […]
Rotary Pancake Breakfast is Saturday
See and be seen at the North Meck Rotary Pancake Breakfast Saturday at Bethel Presbyterian Church. Hundreds of people turn out every year for breakfast in the church fellowship hall from 7 am to noon. There are always fun, fellowship, a silent auction, raffles and a chance to say hello to neighbors, elected officials and, […]
Fallen Cornelius policeman honored after 75 years
Feb. 7. By Dave Yochum. A Cornelius Police officer killed in the line of duty 75 years ago will finally be recognized on the North Carolina Department of Justice roster of fallen officers. Officer Ralph Alcorn White, who died on Dec. 31, 1942, was 40 years old when he was electrocuted while responding to a […]
Next meetings of toll group will be open to media, public
Feb. 7. By Dave Vieser. UPDATED. The sun will shine at the Feb. 14 and Feb. 22 meetings of the I-77 Advisory Group at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. “The next meeting will be livestreamed,” said DOT spokeswoman Carly Olexik. “There will be some space for members of the public and media to attend as […]
‘Sushi’ sliced into three pieces
Feb. 7. The old Sushi at the Lake on West Catawba is being divided into three separate smaller retail outlets, including a weight and wellness center and a health conscious restaurant and meal preparation business. There was “an incredible amount of interest” in the 4,200 square foot space, according to Darrel Palasciano of Shopping Center […]
Christmas presents: Trees fund Fire Dept. radios
Feb. 7. By Dave Vieser. Proceeds from the sale of 458 Christmas trees in November and December will be applied towards the purchase of hand-held radios for the Cornelius Fire Department. The Town Board unanimously approved the plan when they met Monday. The Town purchased the trees for a total of $13,065 and sold them […]
Modern Dad: February: So many holidays, but no real fun
When I was a kid, I would wake up the morning after Thanksgiving and make one of those construction paper chain link things to count down the days until Christmas. Each morning I’d jump out of bed, rip off a link, and then count exactly how much longer I had to wait until I could […]
Potts Street development under review by Davidson
By Dave Vieser. Although the Cornelius portion of a big Crescent Communities development has been withdrawn, plans for several hundred units right across the town line in Davidson remain in place, and officials there are reviewing new documents related to the proposal, including a draft Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA). It doesn’t appear any immediate approval will […]
Pizza Hut will move, old building coming down; Wendy’s opens Tuesday
Feb. 1. By Dave Vieser. Fast fast food changes are coming to Cornelius. The Pizza Hut on West Catawba will be demolished and a new one will open a little west at Lakeshore Market Place. Burger lovers take heart; the new Wendy’s at 20410 West Catawba Ave. opens Tuesday. For Wendy’s General Manager Robert Goff, the […]
The Price is Right at…
Just like the grocery cart comparison you see when entering Publix, the Cornelius Today grocery price check results in Publix having the cheapest total for our list, with Food Lion and Harris Teeter following in that order. Cornelius Today did its pricing at Food Lion, Harris Teeter Antiquity and Publix, with a spot check at […]
