Cornelius News
Weekender Sept. 7-10: Greek festival, music, comedy and more
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Sept. 7 Too Much Sylvia 6:30 pm – 9 pm |Sept. 7. Carolina beach music. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Friday, Sept. 8 2nd Friday Street Festival Series 6-10 pm | Sept. 8. Roots, Rhythm & Brews. Live music, food and beer trucks, kids zone, vendors. Oak Street Mill, 19725 […]
New scholarship Christian preschool opens its doors
Sept. 6. Cornelius Early Scholars, a nonprofit scholarship Christian preschool, opened the doors to the first 15 students on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The mission of the Christian preschool is to ensure every child receives a quality education in a nurturing and safe environment. Rev. David Judge is the chairman and co-founder along with board members […]
Mill’s Market may take another step forward
Sept. 6. By Dave Vieser. A public hearing on Mill’s Market, a major downtown Cornelius development project, will take place on Monday Sept. 18 starting at 6 p.m. in Town Hall. The planned 250,000 square foot development would be four stories tall and, if approved, one of the most significant projects downtown ever, in the […]
Peninsula Community Foundation grants $10,000 to Little Smiles
Sept. 6. The Peninsula Community Foundation presented a $10,000 check to Little Smiles NC, a Cornelius-basedd organization that provides toys, games, dolls and electronic learning devices to children with significant injuries, disabilities or long-term care needs. Margi Kyle, Little Smiles founder, accepted the check along with officers Tim Boone, president and Sharon Washam, vice president. […]
Housing plan on Town Board agenda tonight
Sept. 5. Dave Vieser. A comprehensive housing plan for Cornelius will be up for approval tonight at the Town Board meeting, being held a day later than usual due to Labor Day. The plan is an outgrowth of Mayor Washam’s Housing Study Committee which was formed in October 2020. “The Committee actually presented 14 recommendations […]
NCDOT outlines lane closures for new DDI at Exit 23, starting Thursday
Sept. 5. By Dave Vieser. Say what you will about Diverging Diamond Interchanges (DDI), but statistics have proven that they are safer than a standard interchange with left turns. With that in mind, the DOT will be closing all southbound lanes each night between 11 pm and 5 am on a stretch of Interstate 77 […]
Weekly calendar Sept. 5-10: Music, comedy, dance and more
Calendar Sponsors Through Sept. 13 Field of Honor® 9.11 Memorial On the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 attacks, the magnitude of loss is revealed by this solemn formation of flags. Posted in perfect rows and columns, the Stars and Stripes will fly in tribute to the victims of 9/11. Flags will be posted at Veterans […]
September Planner: It’s a busy month
Calendar Sponsors Friday, Sept. 1 Groove Machine 6:30 pm Sept. 1. The Groove Machine brings the entertainment atmosphere of the ’70s, surrounding the audience with a good time. Liberty Park | 255 E. Iredell Ave., Mooresville. Sept. 1- 13 Field of Honor® 9.11 Memorial On the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 attacks, the magnitude of […]
Weekender Aug. 31 – Sept. 3: Music, history re-enactment, food trucks and more
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Aug. 31 Live at LangTree 6:30-9 pm | Aug. 31. Pluto for Planet, rock ’n’ roll. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Friday, Sept. 1 Groove Machine 6:30 pm Sept. 1. The Groove Machine brings the entertainment atmosphere of the ’70s, surrounding the audience with a good time. Liberty Park | […]
Community Garden party
Aug. 31. The Cornelius Community Garden on Catawba Avenue just east of Statesville Road, now 10 years old, is part of a larger movement toward healthier, local food and improving our food systems. More than 40 community gardeners and Smithville residents gathered for the 10-year anniversary of the garden. The property is leased by the […]
