Cornelius News
Weekly calendar Oct. 23-29: Halloween activities and more
Calendar Sponsors Monday, Oct. 23 What the World Needs Now: A Tribute to Burt Bacharach 7:30-9 pm | Oct. 24. Burt Bacharach was the most successful pop composer of the 60s, with over 70 top-40 hits, six Grammys and three Oscars. This is a one-night-only celebration of his life and music with narration in tribute […]
Town curbside leaf vacuuming starts next week
Oct. 23. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 1, you can pile your leaves at the curb to be vacuumed by town crews. At least one round of vacuuming will occur each month, and, weather permitting, hopefully more. Truck locations can be checked on the Cornelius Town’s website. This service will run till the end of January.
Watch for construction, starting today, on Jetton Extension
Oct. 23. By Dave Vieser. The much-needed $2.89 million improvement project for Jetton Road Extension from West Catawba Ave to Liverpool begin today. Motorists should expect delays and occasional lane closings during the construction which will last through June of next year. Jetton Road extension has become an increasingly popular alternative for motorists seeking to […]
Abigail Jennings lands top award from leading preservation group
Oct. 20. By Dave Yochum. Cornelius businesswoman Abigail Jennings received the Best All Around Preserver Award at the Golden Night of Preservation at the Duke Mansion in Charlotte this week. The CEO of Lake Norman Realty has been an advocate of historic preservation and served on the Historic Preservation Commission in Cornelius before it was […]
Norfolk Southern says it’s open to discussing Red Line commuter rail to LKN on O Line
Oct. 19. By Dave Yochum. Norfolk Southern says it is “willing to consider” discussing opening the O Line to commuter rail between Charlotte and Lake Norman. “We have not decided upon what form such a transaction might take, whether an outright sale of the O Line or some variant of a lease,” Norfolk Southern chief […]
Weekender Oct. 19 – 22: Looking a little like Halloween, music and more
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Oct. 19 LaLaCaboosa 6-9 pm | Oct. 19. Howdy Huntersville, with Trey Calloway. A food truck and beverage vendor will be onsite with food and drinks for purchase. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville. North Carolina Music Hall of Fame 2023 Induction Ceremony 5:30 – 10:30pm | Oct. […]
Lake levels: Low, low your boat
Oct. 17. By Dave Yochum. With Lake Norman down more than two-and-a-half feet below target levels, it’s best to be extra-careful out on the lake right now. “You need to be very cautious and some people may have issues getting their boat off the lift depending on depth at their slip,” says Jeff Junker, owner […]
Town Board approves rezoning
Oct. 17. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board approved a rezoning request from applicant Kevin Mahl to amend previously approved conditional zoning on approximately 6.15 acres located at 11140 Bailey Road, near the intersection with Hwy. 115. The parcel just southwest of the Circle K convenience store is vacant. The amended rezoning approved last […]
Moms help LKN families by spreading holiday magic
Oct. 16. With a lot of heart, a little magic, and plenty of merry, three local mothers will help families for the second year through the Merry Magic Project (MMP). Last year’s event helped 10 families with 28 kids. This year’s goal is 15 families. MMP was created by Melissa Cuff and Natalie Zito, both […]
Weekly calendar Oct. 16-22: LaLaCaboosa, Davidson Arts Festival and more
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, Oct. 17 Preschoolers Day – Amazing Maize Maze 10 am-3 pm | Oct. 17. Preschoolers can explore the Amazing Maize Maze and the Rural Retreat Cabin and Davidson Schoolhouse will be open. They may even get to see the highland cattle. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Tickets […]
