Cornelius News
Mayor, new Town Board with 3 newcomers will be sworn in Monday
Nov. 28. A four-term mayor, two incumbent commissioners and three new commissioners will be sworn in Monday at Town Hall where family and friends will gather for the ceremonies. A vote for mayor pro tem will also be taken, formalizing the role of incoming Commissioner Scott Higgins who was the top vote-getter in the Nov. […]
Tips for Giving Tuesday
Nov. 28. Today is Giving Tuesday, a day when charities ask us to support worthy causes, of which there are plenty here and around the country. If you’re wondering which organizations to support or how much money to donate, here are some guidelines culled from Charity Watch and Charity Navigator. 1. Make sure you’re donating […]
Weekly calendar Nov. 27 – Dec. 3: Everything holidays with parade, concerts and more
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, Nov. 27 – Sunday, Dec. 31 Downtown Holiday Light Spectacular 5:30 pm | Nov. 27-Dec. 31. Orchestrated light show set to music on the lawn at Town Hall, 413 N. Main St., Mooresville. Wednesday, Nov. 29 Holiday Gala 8-9:30 pm | Nov. 29. Davidson College choirs, orchestra, Appalachian Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble […]
NC Attorney General sues Flowers Flooring for unfair and deceptive practices
Nov. 22. NC Attorney General Josh Stein has filed a lawsuit against Flowers Flooring in Cornelius for allegedly defrauding customers by accepting payment for materials that were never delivered or floor installations that were not started or completed. The Department of Justice has received more than 80 complaints against Flowers Flooring, which was located at […]
New pedestrian crossings planned for W. Catawba
Nov. 22. By Dave Vieser. With the widening of West Catawba Avenue several years away, the Cornelius Town Board has decided to spend $216,000 on two new pedestrian crossings, one near where a pedestrian was killed in 2022. It will take about four months for them to be designed and fully installed. The locations—West Catawba […]
Ed’s Tavern brings a familiar feel to Lake Norman
Nov. 22. Story and photos by Jason Benavides. After a few unexpected delays, Ed’s Tavern in Kenton Place opened its doors to the Lake Norman crowd on Tuesday, Nov. 21. The owners of Ed’s Tavern in Dilworth and FreeMore Tavern took over the Piper’s at Galway Hooker space early this year when the opportunity presented […]
Weekend Calendar Nov. 24-26: Light Up Cornelius, holiday markets and more
Calendar Sponsors Saturday, Nov. 25 Light Up Cornelius 4-7 pm | Nov. 25. Annual tree lighting around 6 pm. Attendees can enjoy community group performances, children’s activities, horse-drawn carriages rides, a model train display, food and drink, s’mores, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Cain Park and Cornelius Town Hall, Catawba Avenue. Huntersville […]
Christmas Market this Saturday
Nov. 22. Lost Worlds Brewing is holding their fourth annual Christmas Market on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 11 am-4 pm. Fifty local artists and makers will be on site including old favorites as well as new vendors. There will be live music, food trucks and cold beer. Lost Worlds will release a special Barrel Aged […]
Gilroy: A word of thanks as Town Board service approaches an ending
Nov. 21. Town Commissioner Dave Gilroy, who currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem, ran the Town Board’s Nov. 20 meeting in the absence of Mayor Woody Washam. He opted not to run for re-election this fall. He had some personal thoughts which he shared with the audience and the community: “I’ve spent most of the […]
Enhanced security at Town Hall will cost $166,851
Nov. 21. By Dave Vieser. At a relatively quiet Town Board meeting Nov. 20 and run by Mayor Pro Tem Dave Gilroy, Cornelius commissioners approved security improvements at Town Hall. The project will consist of reconstructing the reception area, constructing a new wall at the top of the main stairwell, providing additional egress points, and […]
