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Public hearing on Cornelius Business Park is June 2
May 22. By Dave Vieser. The required public hearing on the Cornelius Business Park project will be held on Monday June 2, beginning at 6 pm, in Town Hall on Catawba Avenue. Developer Drew Thigpen of Greenberg Gibbons seeks town board approval to build a four-building complex on the north side of Bailey Road just […]
Charlotte City Councilwoman indicted
May 22. A federal grand jury in Charlotte has returned a criminal indictment charging Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown, 53, and her daughters with wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with fraudulent applications filed to falsely obtain COVID pandemic relief funds. Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, said […]
Edwin Quarles to seek re-election to Huntersvillle Town Board
May 22. First-term Huntersville Commissioner Edwin Quarles will run for a second term. He said his first term provided insights to the process of local government as well as “what it takes to get real results for real people.” He was instrumental in the implementation and execution of the town’s inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King […]
Give blood to help save lives ahead of holiday weekend
May 21. Emergencies don’t take a holiday: The American Red Cross is urging donors to keep the blood supply top of mind this weekend. With millions of Americans expected to travel around Memorial Day and engage in water sports, boating, camping and other outdoor activities, the risk of accidents increases. Though it can be a […]
Holiday newsletter schedule
May 21. In observance of Memorial Day, the Cornelius Today/Business Today newsletter will not be published on Friday May 23 and Monday May 26. It will resume on Tuesday, May 27.
Celebrate: Happy Meck Dec Day
May 20. Mecklenburg County patriots declared their independence from King George in Great Britain 250 years ago today, more than a year ahead of the rest of the Colonies. On May 19, 1775, a meeting was held in the courthouse in the middle of the village of Charlotte, at the intersection of Trade and Tryon […]
N. Meck Woman’s Club grants exceed $80,000
May 19. The North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club has awarded $83,000 in funding this year to various local non-profits including Ada Jenkins Center, Angels & Sparrows, Beds for Kids, Bridge of Hearts, Caterpillar Ministries, Hope House and Shining Hope Farms. Quotable “I am proud of the work this group of dedicated women has done this year […]
Weekend Weather: Hello summer!
May 16. Summer is more than a month away but it will feel like summer all weekend with temps in the upper 80s—possibly 90 Friday—and a chance of storms Saturday. All that, and a cool-down is on its way. Friday: Partly sunny, high 89-90. Possible t-storms late. Saturday: Chance of showers early, then gradual clearing, […]
Tattoo studio grand opening is May 31
May 15. Sacred Soul Tattoo, a woman-owned tattoo business, will hold a grand opening event Saturday May 31 at 1 pm at their new studio at 18059 W Catawba Ave. The business is owned and operated by artist Emily Myers. The afternoon celebration includes food, drinks, and a chance to win a tattoo flash. Myers […]
Police Blotter: May 7-13
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250507009 B&E Vehicle 19501 Statesville Rd 05:20:00 05/07/25 ASN Multiple 250507072 Larceny 20028 Beard St 17:32:43 05/07/25 ASN Cecil Winstead 250507100 Larceny Vehicle 20435 Chartwell Center Dr 23:39:18 05/07/25 ASN Kenneth Carnes, Jr. 250509030 Larceny 18525 Statesville Rd 08:05:31 05/09/25 […]
