Cornelius News
Chamber comes out against school bond
Oct. 13. Following the lead of the town boards in Huntersville and Cornelius, the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce has come out against the $922 million Charlotte Mecklenburg School bond proposal. “The rubric used to determine school priority and the analysis of what defines classroom overcrowding does not address either the current or ongoing needs […]
‘A Kiss Goodbye’ says hello to big win
By Dave Vieser. “A Kiss Goodbye,” a four-year-old Northern Kiss Mare Saddlebred owned by Kim and David Goodrum, was the unanimous winner of the Junior Five Gaited Title at this summer’s World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville Kentucky. Burt Honaker piloted the talented horse in her debut performance, and the Goodrums were understandably thrilled. “We’ve been […]
Waltrip RaceWorld may be subdivided to accelerate sale
Oct. 12. By Dave Vieser. After trying unsuccessfully to sell the Michael Waltrip RaceWorld complex on Liverpool Parkway, Michael Waltrip is now looking for town approval to subdivide the 11.5 acres into two parcels resulting in one building on each parcel. The request was discussed in public for the first time at the town’s Pre […]
Arts Center ‘conversation’ Oct. 17
The Cornelius Arts Center will host a community conversation Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 7 pm at First Baptist Church. Cornelius residents who live on the east side of town are encouraged to attend. In the coming weeks there will be more input meetings that will target additional areas. During Tuesday’s meeting, Executive Director Justin Dionne will give a […]
Public hearing on key project at Monday’s Town Board meeting
Oct. 12. At their meeting this coming Monday, Cornelius commissioners will conduct the first of two public hearings on a prime 11-acre development site between West Catawba Avenue and Knox Road at One Norman Boulevard. The owner, Charter Cornelius, is planning five commercial buildings comprising a total of 48,225 square feet. The proposal calls for […]
Guns & Hoses scores: $5,280
The annual “Guns & Hoses” faceoff between the Cornelius Police Department and Cornelius-Lemley Fire & Rescue brought in $5,280 for the TopDeck Foundation, which supports the police. The event at Bailey Road Park feature a first pitch thrown out by Hough High School Alum and current UNC Tar Heel star Luke Maye. The Cornelius Police […]
Top Women Champagne Reception Oct. 17 at River Run
Women leaders will be celebrated at the Top Women Champagne Reception at River Run Country Club Thursday evening Oct. 17. In addition to champagne and hors d’oeuvres, there will be a mini business expo put together with women in mind. The Presenting Sponsor is Duke Energy. Platinum sponsors are Novant Health and SouthLake Women’s Healthcare. […]
Let’s talk: Candidates outline positions on top issues
The candidates running for the Cornelius Board of Commissioners discussed local issues including quality of life, traffic and tax increases during the “Old Fashioned BBQ & Candidate Forum” at Town Hall on Friday. The forum, hosted by Business Today and Cornelius Today, allows the public to hear directly from candidates and interact one-on-one before and […]
Tommy Knox: Once a Scout, always a scout
The Knox family name is so well-known in Lake Norman, there’s a Knox Road. Knoxes have served as mayors of Charlotte (Eddie), Cornelius (Gary), Davidson (Russell) and Mooresville (Joe). The beloved “Waving Man” on North Main is a Knox who also goes by Mike. But only one has devoted 50 years to Boy Scouts. Thomas […]
In-migration helps drive home prices
By Kate Stevens. Demand for mid-price housing in Cornelius is outstripping supply as in-migration continues unabated. The Lake Norman real estate market is expected to continue this low-supply trend into the foreseeable future, according to local market experts. DataUSA says our town’s population 27,000 but the 2016 Census shows 30,207 residents. Five years out town officials […]
