Cornelius News
It’s dark early: Be safe, watch for kids
It’s almost Halloween, which means Daylight Savings time doesn’t end for another week, and it’s especially dark in the morning. It’s a dangerous time of year for pedestrians, cyclists and trick-or-treaters. “I would urge every driver to be vigilant as darkness comes sooner each night,” says Cornelius Commissioner Jim Duke. “Children will be out, school […]
Hello sign. Planning Board asks for smaller signage
Oct. 26. Work continues at Hello Sailor, the much-anticipated restaurant which will occupy the old Rusty Rudder space, but an October opening isn’t going to happen. For one thing, the proposed sign for West Catawba was too big for the Planning Board. The Planning Board balked at Hello Sailor’s request for a 12-foot high sign […]
Cornelius Police recognize life-savers
The Cornelius Police Dept. has recognized Officer Bryan McGahan and four citizens for resuscitating an unconscious male soccer player at Bailey Road Park. Their actions directly resulted in James Dunworth surviving a heart attack. Holly Holsclaw, Kevin Averette, Truett Smith and Craig Conger received Civilian Commendations for their actions in assisting Dunworth until first responders arrived on scene. Officer McGahan […]
Aquesta reports much higher net income
Oct. 26. Aquesta Financial reported a new quarterly record for net income for the third quarter as well as a cash dividend of 11 cents per share to shareholders of record Dec. 8, 2017. For the third quarter ended Sept. 30, Aquesta had unaudited net income of $757,000, or 23 cents per share, compared to […]
What will the Alexander Farm become?
By Dave Vieser. One of the last large vacant parcels of land in Cornelius, the 54-acre Alexander Farm at the corner of West Catawba and Westmoreland, would be filled with up to 320 residential units and 118,000 square feet of commercial space under a subdivision proposal submitted this month. “To develop high-density residential on this […]
Commuter rail or bus rapid transit? CATS paws at both
Oct. 19. By Dave Vieser. The Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) fresh look at rapid transit opportunities in the North Mecklenburg corridor will include ideas for both rail and bus rapid transit, not just a commuter train. “The study is not limited to just rail,” said CATS spokeswoman Juliann Sheldon. “CATS will be exploring all […]
Early voting begins next Saturday at Town Hall
Early voting starts Saturday Oct. 28 in Cornelius Oct. 19. By Dave Vieser. One stop/early voting will begin next week in Cornelius at Town Hall under a new schedule adopted by the Mecklenburg Board of Elections. Voters can cast their ballots starting Saturday Oct. 28 from 10 am to 1 pm, or 10 am to 7 […]
Traffic study planned for Catawba/One Norman
Oct. 17. By Dave Vieser. A consulting firm will conduct a traffic impact analysis (TIA) on a prime 11-acre development site at the intersection of West Catawba Avenue and One Norman Boulevard. The property owner, Charter Cornelius, is planning five commercial/retail buildings comprising a total of 48,225 square feet. The proposal calls for three buildings […]
RSVP for Top Women Champagne Reception & Mini Expo
By Katie P. Sherman. Twenty-one successful women will be recognized at the 2017 Top Women in Business Awards, one of the oldest and largest events honoring women in Lake Norman and Cabarrus County. This year’s Top Women finalists are a diverse group, ranging from small business owners to physicians and Realtors. Business Today’s Top Women […]
Political signs come and go with wind, landscapers, thieves
Oct. 13. It looks like it wasn’t the Russians trying to influence who is elected to Cornelius’ greatest deliberative body come Nov. 7. Town Commissioner Mike Miltich, a physician, says the dark-haired man who was caught on video stealing his campaign signs was just a regular guy who happened to have been married by a […]
