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Twin circles at Hwy. 21/Catawba put businesses in a box
Aug. 24. By Dave Vieser. Just when it seemed like NCDOT officials and residents from the Smithville area agreed on a traffic plan at Hwy. 21 and Catawba Avenue, members of the business community say the design would put them out of business. The traffic plan features twin roundabouts that ultimately divert traffic away from at least […]
For the Sake of our Kids, Slow Down, Pay Attention
OPINION. Across Cornelius there are concerns about speeding, distracted drivers and neighborhood cut-throughs. These are mortal threats to children as the new school year gets under way Monday. Thousands of Cornelius children will be on the streets early Monday morning waiting for their school buses, yet speeding is a crisis here and across the country. Please slow down for […]
Events Aug 23 – Sept 2
After much anticipation, Boatyard Eats officially launches Thursday, at 11 a.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks and local libations. CMS starts back Aug. 27, but don’t worry: The Force is with you. The Cornelius PARC Department will host a Back 2 School Bash on Saturday with balloon twisters, corn hole, concessions, and a free outdoor showing of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Don […]
Town Board hears from residents opposed to higher speed limits
Aug. 21. By Dave Yochum. More than a dozen Jetton Road area residents turned out for the Town Board meeting last night, only to have the commissioners request further study for the accident-prone boulevard. According to town statistics, the intersection of Jetton and West Catawba has the third-highest number of accidents in town. In spite […]
Town Board may decide on Jetton Road dangers at Monday’s meeting
Town officials may finally make a decision Monday evening Aug.19 on what changes, if any, to make at the Jetton/Old Jetton Road intersection which is one of the more dangerous corners in the town. Their review may also consider some land acquisition to improve sight distance as well as changing the speed limit for Jetton Road. Tyler […]
Arts Center partners with Charlotte Ballet for classes
Aug. 19. The up-and-coming Cornelius Arts Center might not have bricks and mortar yet, but that’s not stopping the launch of their 2018 fall programming. As the center gears up for a capital campaign, in addition to architectural design and construction developments, its inaugural programming will utilize space at the existing Cornelius Arts Center at […]
Back to school bash Aug. 25
Here’s an opportunity to wrap up summer in fine style: The Cornelius PARC Dept. will screen “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” under the stars Saturday, Aug. 25, at Robbins Park. The event gets under way with a back-to-school bash at 6:30 pm with DJ Bob, balloon artists, face painting and corn hole. The movie will […]
Much-heralded I-77 ‘solution’ could take years
Aug. 15. By Dave Vieser and Dave Yochum. One defeated governor, a Facebook page with 10,000 followers and three vivid community protests later, the NCDOT now says it will see to it that Lake Norman eventually gets one new general purpose lane and one new toll lane on I-77. However, the cost to tear up […]
Events Aug 16 – Aug 26
Calling all local artists! The Cornelius Arts Center wants to show your work! The Center’s gallery program is devoted to showcasing local, regional and national artistic talent in both solo and group exhibitions. And be sure to check out the talent of local budding artists at the Center’s “Home Grown: Sprouts” exhibition on display through Aug. 25. Thursday, […]
I77 Local Advisory Group meets Wednesday
Aug. 13. By Dave Vieser. Members of the I-77 Local Advisory Group will conduct perhaps their most important meeting on Wednesday. NCDOT Secretary James Trogdon is expected to outline what steps need to be taken to alter the controversial 50-year toll lane contract. At their most recent meeting in May, Advisory Group members voiced nearly […]
