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Property tax increase floated at annual budget retreat
March 13. By Dave Yochum. It’s looking like there could be an increase in next year’s municipal budget that could result in a tax increase for many Cornelius homeowners. While budget discussions only began in earnest at the Town Board’s annual retreat at the Graylyn Conference Center in Winston-Salem last week, there are plenty of […]
New electronic readers on I-77: What do they do?
What exactly are they learning? By Debbie Griffin. Drivers in Cornelius and throughout the I-77 corridor have questions about the L-shaped poles installed in recent weeks at entrance and exit ramps along the interstate’s general lanes, which are part of the 26-mile, $647 million Express Lanes project. Commuters have questions about the technology, including Cornelius […]
Cain Center Program thrills local students, teachers
“My second grade class had a blast! The students enjoyed the music and the storytelling while acting.” —Amanda Gantt, second grade teacher, Cornelius Elementary School The new Cain Center is getting a warm welcome in our schools. Thanks to a $25,000 state grant, the 501c3 is sponsoring a series […]
Incidents, Arrests and Citations as reported by the Cornelius Police Department Mar. 8
Incidents 190228047 Fraud 20500 Torrence Chapel Rd 18:53:44 02/28/19 ACT McDonald’s 190228049 Larceny Vehicle 19704 Zion Av 19:13:22 02/28/19 CLO Umar-Wnc Inc 190228050 Damage Property 20420 W Catawba Av 19:21:16 02/28/19 ACT Lidderdale, Cynthia Lane 190228051 Larceny 21136 Harken Dr 19:08:39 02/28/19 CLO Himebaugh, David Norwood 190301002 Larceny 9115 Washam Potts Rd 00:15:06 03/01/19 ACT […]
Mayor Washam will seek 2nd term
March 7. By Dave Yochum. Mayor Woody Washam will seek a second term at the helm of Cornelius government. The long-time community leader, two-term town commissioner, banker and church organist has also chaired the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. Two years ago Washam replaced former Mayor Chuck Travis, who withstood a 5-0 no-confidence vote […]
Happy Birthday Johann!
Johann Sebastian Bach came into the world 334 years ago on March 21, and every year people celebrate. City-dwellers celebrate “Bach in the Subways” March 21-24, and since we only have Subway restaurants, Davidson College Presbyterian Church is observing the composer’s special day March 11. The Organ at Davidson concert—featuring musicians Jane Cain, David Brinson, and Katie […]
Commissioners battle over raises, procedure
March 6. By Dave Yochum. Members of the Town Board want what’s best for Cornelius, but they come at it from different directions. It was perhaps never more apparent than at their meeting Monday night. The meeting began with Diana and Dave Rochester—ordinary retirees who live in Heron Harbor—addressing the Town Board and Mayor about low […]
Small infill development planned off Washam-Potts
March 5. By Dave Vieser. Blue Heel Communities plans to build 27 townhomes on vacant land off Washam Potts not far from Hwy. 115 on the east side of Cornelius. Blue Heel, based in Davidson, plans townhomes between 2,600 square feet and 3,000 square feet on an elongated 6.8 acre parcel that fronts up to […]
W. Catawba KFC kicks the bucket
March 5. If you’re an investigative reporter who knows what’s happening to the KFC on West Catawba, you can win a pullet, sir or madam. Franchise owner MTLD has not returned at least a half-dozen phone calls, nor has Yum brands, the owner of the Kentucky Fried Chicken chain based in Louisville, Ky., responded to […]
Property owners reel from value increases
By Debbie Griffin and Dave Vieser. The property revaluation statements Mecklenburg County released in January gave many business and home owners eye-popping sticker shock due to significant increases during the first countywide assessment process since 2011. There was intense criticism back then. Each municipal entity within Mecklenburg County—besides Charlotte with the airport—depends on property taxes […]
