Cornelius News
Greenways: Our town’s Coolness Quotient is climbing
By Dave Yochum. Greenways are increasing our CQ. Indeed, the town’s Coolness Quotient officially goes up by 2.6 miles on May 13 when the Caldwell Station Creek Greenway officially opens with a dedication ceremony and run. “I’m not a biker or a jogger but I know they mean a lot to people, you take the enthusiasm—wow, […]
Lake effect: Mix contemporary, texture and color for lakey look
What is the definition of a lake house? There might be a more casual feel, perhaps a country influence, an emphasis on windows—with simple treatments emphasizing the outdoors—and an openness that comes easier with a spare, less-is-more approach. “The feel is more like white-washed and neutral, maybe gray, with accents that might have a […]
N. Meck Class of ’67 plans reunion
If “Groovin” was what you did on a “Windy” Saturday afternoon, but at North Meck High Monday through Friday you were “Happy Together” and you showed your teachers “Respect” (although it could be “Kind of a Drag”), maybe you’re from the Class of 1967. The organizing committee for the North Meck 50th Reunion is searching […]
Newsmakers Breakfast: How SC is going after our freight
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Jim Puckett and former Lake Norman Chamber Chairman John Hettwer will be in the hot seat(s) at Business Today Newsmakers Breakfast May 17 at The Peninsula Club. The topic during the audience-driven question and answer session is South Carolina’s growing advantage in interstate commerce. Both men are active in the anti-toll leadership, […]
It’s our lake, our drinking water
May 6. OPINION. In an open letter to legislators, Mecklenburg County Commissioner Jim Puckett has called on them to revise SB 434 so that cities, towns and counties can regulate environmental buffers on rivers, streams and lakes. The proposed legislation, approved in the Senate, would eliminate the 50-foot shoreline buffer that protects the Catawba and Lake […]
Consignment shops land chamber small biz honors
May 5. Consign On A Dime is the new Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce as Small Business of the Year. Tamara Mullis and Sandra Getts own the business on West Catawba, not far from Jetton Road. The store was established during the recession in 2010 and has grown from two employees to twelve. Consign […]
Cornelius OKs QT
May 3. By Dave Vieser. Despite opposition from some Smithville residents, the proposed 5,700 square foot QT Convenience Store at Catawba Ave and Holiday Lane in Cornelius got the green light Monday evening when the Town Board unanimously approved a rezoning. Plans call for the Acropolis Greek Restaurant, a mainstay in Cornelius, to be torn down, as well as two […]
Proposed town budget keeps taxes flat
May 2. As expected, Cornelius Town Manager Anthony Roberts’ proposed 2017-2018 town budget freezes town property taxes at the current tax rate of 25.5 cents/$100 assessed tax value. The $22.5 million spending plan will be the subject of a public hearing May 15. Roberts’ budget reflects an […]
Like the original in Greece, Acropolis was a pillar of community
May 1. On Sunday hundreds of diners came by to socialize, reminisce and enjoy a final meal at the now-closed Acropolis Cafe and Grille. The gathering place closed for good at 8 pm to make way for a QT Convenience Store; a public hearing on the new project is tonight at Town Hall. There, the discussion will […]
$22M town budget on deck Monday evening
April 30. Cornelius Town Manager Anthony Roberts is expected to unveil the proposed 2017-2018 town budget at Monday evening’s Board Meeting. Town officials had previously indicated that they were aiming for a no-tax increase spending plan during the next fiscal year. The budget Roberts’ is working on is in the $22 million range, about the same as the […]
