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9 months after life-changing amputations, John McCurdy is an inspiration
July 16. By Dave Yochum. The first thing you notice about John McCurdy is his boyish grin, even at 50 years old. Next you’re going to notice his prosthetic arms and prosthetic legs—all four of his limbs are gone. With an amazing level of grit and determination—and tireless support from family, friends and neighbors—the long-time […]
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May 7. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 3/20/2025 $525,000 Anthony & Judith Sergi to Stephen Galland & Anne Hall, 19830 Madison Village No. 65 3/20/2025 $2,600,000 Deborah & James Beam Jr. to Gregory & Elizabeth Morris, 7542 Waterview Dr. 3/20/2025 $574,500 Tyler & Alexandra Van Dahm to […]
May 7. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board will conduct a public hearing tonight Town Hall on a controversial proposal which, if approved, would permit a four-building business park on Bailey Road just east of Hwy. 115. The vacant property where the business center would go is currently zoned for rural preservation. The town’s […]
May 7. By Dave Yochum. The NC Senate’s State and Local Government Committee has unanimously approved updated statutory legislation that would reconstitute and improve the Lake Norman Marine Commission. It adds “clarity and specificity to the old outdated session law,” according to former NC Sen. Jeff Tarte, also a former mayor of Cornelius. Based on […]
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 […]
May 6. By Dave Yochum. The Local Gov. Development Regulations Omnibus, House Bill 765, does almost everything it can to address the housing crisis in North Carolina, but it does too much, according to the Cornelius Town Board. Designed to lessen restrictions on the building process, HB 765 instead takes away rights of local officials […]
May 6. By Dave Yochum. After 65 years of promoting safe boating and public recreation on Lake Norman, the Lake Norman Marine Commission will be dissolved. Lincoln County commissioners voted unanimously to leave the LNMC last night, and legislation requires the Marine Commission to be dissolved if one county leaves. “No good will come of […]
Tuesday, May 6 Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Conductor’s Concert 7:30-9 pm | May 6. Seven student conductors take over the podium to lead the DCSO in orchestral favorites. Admission is free, but tickets are required; contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. Thursday, May 8 Volunteer […]
May 5. By Dave Yochum. The town museum is taking a few historic steps forward with plans for a multimillion-dollar renovation, a two-story addition and a membership drive. The opening is set for the summer of 2026. Quotable “This is more than just a renovation—it’s a community milestone,” said Woody Washam, mayor of Cornelius. “We […]
