Cornelius News
NC Rep. John Bradford, a Cornelius resident, plans to run for Congress
[Update 11:30 am Dec. 11] Dec. 8. By Dave Yochum. Four months after US Rep. Dan Bishop announced plans to run for state attorney general rather than seek another term in Congress, NC Rep. John Bradford says he will run for Bishop’s seat. It turns out that A.J. Daoud, a former NCGOP district chairman who […]
What’s on Jeff Tarte’s mind as he plans run for NC Auditor?
Dec. 8. By Dave Yochum. Former Cornelius Mayor Jeff Tarte—he was also our first NC District 41 Senator—will be the volunteer chair of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce in 2024 in addition to a candidate for NC State Auditor. Always an interesting person regardless of one’s politics, the Republican thought leader says he hopes […]
Fire Dept. annual fund drive is under way
Dec. 8. By Dave Vieser. The 2024 Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue Fund Drive is underway and mailings have been sent out throughout town. The department, which conducts a fund drive annually, has been serving the town and surrounding communities since 1951. It responded to 3,503 calls for service in 2022, the most recent year available; […]
Items worth an estimated $350,000 from Connor Quay home in online auction
Dec. 7. By Dave Yochum. Despite a headline in another publication, an auction involving the contents of a lakefront mansion will be online, drawing to a close this coming Sunday. The exceptional house at 17240 Connor Quay was sold by Daniel and Judith Moore to race car driver Kevin Harvick and his wife DeLana for […]
Weekender Dec. 7-10: Hannukah celebrations, Candy Cane Dash, theater and more
Calendar Sponsors Through Dec. 25 Winterlights Alive Downtown 5:30 – 9 pm | Dec. 6-25. This dynamic projected light show has turned the corner of Broad St. & Center Ave. into a dazzling holiday lightscape. Downtown Mooresville Thursday, Dec. 7 The Menorah Lighting at Birkdale Village 5:30 pm | Dec. 7. Join Chabad of Lake […]
Former Huntersville mayor files to run for NC House District 98, which includes Cornelius
Dec. 7. Former Huntersville Mayor Melinda Bales officially filed to run for NC House District 98, which is currently held by Cornelius resident John Bradford. District 98 includes Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson. Bradford has announced plans to run for NC Treasurer. Background Bales has served as both Commissioner and Mayor of Huntersville for 12 years, […]
Susan Johnson brings real estate experience to Town Board
Dec. 6. By Dave Vieser. When Susan Johnson was named Cornelius Planning Board chair in December, 2021, she had little reason to believe she would be leaving the post after only two years. But on Monday she rolled off the planning board upon her swearing in on the Town Board. Johnson will also bring a […]
Five commissioners, mayor sworn in, along with a couple farewells
Dec. 5. By Dave Vieser. To borrow a line from a famous Beatles song, it was “Hello, Goodbye” at Monday’s Cornelius Town Board meeting, as three commissioners began their two-year terms and three stepped down. No change on top First, where there wasn’t any change at the top of the town’s elected officials. Mayor Woody […]
Convenience store coming to W. Catawba at Nantz
Dec. 5. By Dave Vieser. Almost five years to the day after rezoning was first approved by the town, site work has begun on a retail/convenience store complex on the east side of West Catawba opposite Nantz Road. Convenience Development Partners, with offices in South Carolina and Florida, is the developer. “We have finally started […]
Mayor, commissioners will be sworn in tonight
Dec. 4. By Dave Yochum. The local election process will draw to a close five months after it began when five commissioners and the mayor are sworn in at the Town Board meeting tonight. Starting with the mayor: Woody Washam; his wife Sharon will hold the Bible for his fourth swearing in as mayor. Mayor […]
