Cornelius News
Willie Jones, a community leader, has passed away
June 10. Willie Jones, the first executive director of the Smithville Community Coalition, has passed away. He recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to affordable housing, community development, and social justice at the Affordable Housing Awareness Month breakfast hosted by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. A Celebration of Life will […]
Making the bed we call ‘life’
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show It’s graduation season and I’m a sucker for a good graduation speech that offers actionable life advice. None of this “reach for your dreams” or “believe in yourself” garbage, I mean advice that you can actually follow. I have a handful of favorites, including one from Admiral William McRaven, […]
School’s out: Keep your kids cyber-safe this summer
June 7. With the last day of school upon us—the first day back is Aug. 26—your children’s time spent online will likely increase, perhaps with little or no supervision. Here are some tips to help kids develop and maintain healthy online behaviors in the digital realm, courtesy of Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the […]
Town begins lengthy process of potential park bond referendum
June 6. The Town of Cornelius has begun the process of potentially putting a bond referendum on the ballot in November to fund park capital projects for the next 10 to 15 years. The potential of the bond was raised after the town recently updated its parks and greenways master plan, which must be done […]
Weekender June 6-9: Ben Gatlin with band and solo; art reception; music and more
Thursday, June 6 Crowned art reception 6:30-8:30 pm | June 6. Meet Ellie Rose and Eva Crawford, the artists from Artfields 2023 Competition behind the powerful and popular exhibit Crowned. Free reception. Cain Center for the Arts. LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm | June 6. The Ben Gatlin Band. Everything from 60s-70s to top 40. LangTree […]
It’s official: The total property tax bill on a $500K home will be $3,281
June 5. By Dave Vieser. Property taxes for Cornelius property owners will go up next year because Mecklenburg County commissioners voted Tuesday evening to increase the county tax rate by one cent. What does all this mean for the average homeowner? The 2025 property tax bill on a Cornelius home valued at $500,000 will be […]
‘Core charities’ get cash awards from Peninsula Community Foundation
June 5. Each year, The Peninsula Community Foundation Board awards grants to a few nonprofits that are critical to community well-being, including Ada Jenkins, Bags of Hope, Caterpillar Ministries, Cook Community Clinic and Hope House. This year the amount awarded totaled $85,000. All of these charities supply basic necessities to a large number of local […]
Pickleball complex breaks ground on Chartown
June 4. Construction has begun at The Serve, a 16-court pickleball facility and restaurant on Chartown Drive, with an official groundbreaking with owners Robin and Jack Salzman as well as local officials. The Serve represents an investment of $13 million to $17 million. Opening day could be in January or February next year. The Serve […]
Animal Control officer honored upon his retirement
June 4. Dave Vieser. Kenny Russell, Cornelius Animal Control officer, has been a fixture around town for 20 years. When the town’s animal shelter, operated by the Cornelius Police Dept., was ever called for assistance, Russell was on the job. Russell retired on May 30, and was officially honored by the Town Board at their […]
County leaders signal a 1-cent tax rate increase
June 3. By Dave Vieser. Breaking from tradition, Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted May 30 to reduce the proposed county tax increase in the 2025 budget from 1.5 cents to a penny. The straw vote has frequently found the county leaders supporting the tax rates proposed by the county manager, but not this year. A majority […]
