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New outdoor furniture store opening on Statesville Road later this month
May 8. A new casual living/outdoor furniture and accessories store, Vine by Viridien, will open Memorial Day weekend at 19409 Statesville Road in the former used luxury auto business backing up to northbound I-77. The 4,000 square foot store, which will have 15 employees, is part of Viridien FHCL Inc. which has more than 60 […]
The beach is back, as a matter of fact
May 7. Ramsey Creek Beach will operate only on weekends May 24 through June 12. Beginning June 13, the beach on Nantz Road will operate on its summer schedule: Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Between Aug. 22 and Sept. 1, the beach will be open only on weekends. Ramsey Creek Beach will be […]
PCF Volunteer Fair tomorrow at Bethel Church
May 7. The Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) is hosting a Volunteer Fair May 8 in the Bethel Presbyterian Church Family Life Center. The fair, which is designed to connect charities with residents eager to make a difference in their community, runs from 1 pm to 5 pm. Address: 19920 Bethel Church Road, Cornelius. As many […]
Town budget proposal would leave tax rate the same
May 6. By Dave Vieser. Town Manager Andrew Grant’s proposed $39.4 million budget for fiscal year 2026 would, if approved, retain the same property tax rate—17.31 cents per $100 assessed value—for another year. The town budget comprises about a third of a typical property owner’s tax bill, with the remainder due Mecklenburg County. Impact For […]
Nantz Road residents take concerns to Town Board
May 6. By Dave Vieser. It looks like more residents on Nantz Road have joined the opposition to Sunset Cove, a rezoning proposal to establish a venue on lakefront property near Ramsey Creek Park. The proposed rezoning includes converting two large single-family homes into event space for weddings and corporate events. The proposal also includes […]
Town manager will present budget proposal at tonight’s commission meeting
May 5. Cornelius Town Manager Andrew Grant will unveil his proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 at this evening’s Town Board meeting. Following his presentation, a public hearing on the budget will be opened, and continued on May 19 and possibly June 2. The budget must be adopted by June 30, and will go into […]
Weekend Weather
May 2. We’ll have showers here and there but with enough breaks to enjoy various festivals and special events, especially on Saturday. Friday: 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 pm. Mostly sunny, high near 84. Gusts as high as 21 mph during afternoon thunderstorms. Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms […]
Police Blotter: April 23-29
As reported by the Cornelius police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250423078 Larceny Vehicle 20200 Sefton Park Rd 15:24:04 04/23/25 CLO Francis Hamberis 250424064 Fraud 19430 W Catawba Av 11:16:42 04/24/25 CAA Terrance Savoy 250425028 Damage Property 18627 Northline Dr 07:10:00 04/25/25 ASN James Wilkins & Chris Fagio 250428032 Trespass 20500 […]
NC emerges as hub for abortion access amid new regional restrictions
May 2. By Rachel Crumpler/North Carolina Healthcare News. North Carolina has emerged as a key access point for abortion care in the South in the wake of restrictions in neighboring states since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade three years ago. Nationwide, the Tar Heel state served the second highest number of out-of-state […]
Plan for Gilead Road closure this weekend
May 1. NCDOT will temporarily close Gilead Road over Interstate 77 to apply the final lift of surface on the new $30.8 million diverging diamond. Gilead will close at 10 pm Friday, and reopen by 6 am Monday. Law enforcement will be on site to assist with traffic control and safety. Drivers west of I-77 […]
