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Major improvements planned at Legion Park off N. Main
Dec. 16. By Dave Vieser. At tonight’s Town Board meeting, Cornelius commissioners will consider approval of a $399,000 contract to cover major improvements at Legion Park located just west of North Main near the American Legion Post. The proposed work includes removal of the existing playground and installation of a new playground closer to the […]
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Aug. 4. By Dave Vieser. It will be a busy evening at Cornelius Town Hall as the Board of Commissioners considers rezoning applications for two separate projects and receives an initial presentation for a proposed 31-unit housing development on Old Statesville Road. Cashmere Building The public hearing for the proposed six-story Cashmere mixed-use building will […]
Aug. 4. The next Newsmakers Breakfast will be held Thursday morning, Aug. 14, at The Peninsula Club. Titled On the Record: History & Future of Cornelius Today, the panel will feature Dave Yochum, who will share stories from his two decades as founder of Cornelius Today. He will be joined on the dais by Jon […]
Tuesday, Aug. 5 National Night Out 5:30-7:30 pm | Aug. 5. Cornelius Parks & Recreation joins the Cornelius Police Department in hosting the town’s annual National Night Out. This free public event promotes community safety and crime prevention. An evening filled with family fun, including children’s activities, food, entertainment and more. Bailey Road Park. Be […]
Aug. 4. The Cornelius Planning Department is hosting the first of three meetings tonight at town hall for residents review a draft and provide feedback on the new downtown master plan. The goal of the master plan is to identify what the town calls “a unified vision” for downtown Cornelius. “The plan addresses important topics […]
From Dave Barry at the Miami Herald to Rick Reilly at Sports Illustrated and Tommy Tomlinson at The Charlotte Observer, we’ve always been big fans of old-school newspaper columnists—those who can make us laugh, think and feel. With that in mind, we’re actively seeking local voices to help share the good, the bad and the […]
Aug. 4. Morning coffee on back porch hit differently this morning with the cool temps. Rain and cooler temperatures stay with us throughout most of the week with a warming expected by Friday. Irrigation bills should finally get a much needed break this week. Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East northeast wind […]
Our back-to-school August print edition of Cornelius Today begins hitting mailboxes this weekend in all homes and businesses in the 28031 zip code. Highlights include: • Davidson K-8 middle schoolers headed to Bailey Middle School this school year • Meet Derek Butler, the new athletic director at Hough High School • Race for mayor will […]
Aug. 1. Visit Lake Norman’s annual photo contest opens today. Entrants can submit their favorite photo on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #CaptureLKN, or upload an image directly to the Visit Lake Norman website. Neal Ontko of Vineyard Point in Cornelius won the 2024 contest with a marina sunset photo titled Captivating Skies. The […]
