Cornelius News
Drug dealer who ran student party den in Cornelius sentenced to 7 years
July 8. [Updated July 9] By Mark Washburn. Family and friends of two Hough High School students who died of fentanyl poisoning filled two benches Monday at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse to watch a Cornelius drug dealer admit her guilt in a trafficking scheme that targeted local youths. Asked whether she was in fact guilty, […]
Planning Board dives into definition of ‘front yard’
July 8. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board will decide if a Cornelius property may have a swimming pool in the front yard. Marc Lomartire, is building a home at 18300 Nantz Road. The property has two front yards: One on Nantz, the other on Delray Drive. He is requesting a variance from Chapter […]
Weekly calendar July 8-14: So much music and ‘Elf’
Tuesday, July 9 Popsicle Party 10 am – noon | July 9. Leisure games and activities, as well as free popsicles for attendees. Free event. Registration not required. Liberty Park, 225 E. Iredell Ave., Mooresville. Wednesday, July 10 Summertime Storytime 1:30 pm | July 10. Hosted by the Town of Davidson Police Department, the Davidson […]
Open letter from the Mayor on boat safety during the holiday
July 3. As we approach Independence Day, we urge all recreational boaters to prioritize safety and ensure everyone gets back to the dock safely. This recreational season, we have already witnessed numerous injuries due to a lack of boating safety awareness. The holiday weekend brings fun and excitement for family and friends, but with […]
Queen’s Feast July 19-28 includes 10 N. Meck eateries, among more than 100 in Charlotte area
July 3. The Queen’s Feast, also known as Charlotte Restaurant Week, includes 10 restaurants in Cornelius and Huntersville. The event includes special pricing and runs from Friday, July 19, through Sunday, July 28. North Meck eateries include: Fin & Fino – Birkdale Firebirds Wood Fired Grill – Huntersville Firebirds Wood Fired Grill – Northlake Harp […]
Weekender July 4-7: Happy 4th! And here’s where to celebrate
Thursday, July 4 Grab your red, white and blue crew 10 am | July 4. Decorate your bike near Concierge at Birkdale Village. Enjoy the annual bike parade at Birkdale Village, kicking off in front of Starbucks at 11 am, and wet down by the Huntersville Fire Department at 11:30 am. A block party with […]
Planning Board: Words of wisdom from the planning director
July 3. By Dave Vieser. At the June 5 Planning Board meeting, Planning Director Rox Burhans welcomed the new members and offered some interesting advice. “Over the next several years you will be reviewing and ultimately offering a recommendation/no recommendation decision on conditional zoning requests to the town board” said Burhans. What he’s saying is […]
Cornelius Home Sales
July 2. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 5/21/24 $1,800,000 Robert & Amy Crofoot to Julius & Nicole Leitner, 18822 Peninsula Cove Ln. 5/22/24 $1,008,000 South Creek Construction to Jonathan & Deborah Partington, 19006 Brandon James Dr. 5/22/24 $80,000 Bailey Forest Development to South Creek Construction, Lot 175 Bailey’s […]
Community meeting set for new commercial project on W. Catawba
July 2. A community meeting about a proposed retail project on West Catawba Avenue will take place Wednesday July 10, beginning at 6 pm in Cornelius Town Hall. The proposed multi-tenant project would have restaurants on each end, plus medical/offices between the two eateries, as well as another building of approximately 6,700 square feet behind […]
What to do this 4th of July Week
July 1 Lily Pad opens 6 pm | July 1. Come cool off at Huntersville’s first splash pad at North Mecklenburg Park, 16131 Old Stateside Rd., Huntersville. Thursday, July 4 Grab your red, white and blue crew 10 am | July 4. Decorate your bike near Concierge at Birkdale Village. Enjoy the annual bike parade […]
