Cornelius Fire
Town Board approves repairs to fire boat
Feb. 7. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board unanimously approved the expenditure of $204,092 to repair the Cornelius Lemley Fire Dept. fire boat. Funds will be transferred from the 2023 fiscal year budget general fund surplus in order to cover the cost of the repair. Speaking with commissioners prior to the Feb. 6 board […]
Seven months after fire, Tropicana owners say nightspot won’t reopen
Jan. 16. By Dave Vieser. Seven months after an early-morning fire at the Tropicana on West Catawba Avenue caused extensive damage, Cambridge Hospitality, the operator of the nightspot, says it will not reopen. “Tropicana’s unique appeal over the years was the presentation of live music,” said Jim Gordon, co-owner of Cambridge Hospitality. “We were one […]
Arson suspected in fire on Smith Circle
Nov. 11. A fire at a single-family home on Smith Circle late Wednesday night was intentionally started, according to Cornelius Police. A Cornelius Police officer was on routine patrol at 11:50 pm when he noticed a house and vehicle on fire. The officer helped the residents and their two small children get out of the […]
Gas break rocks Alexander Farm area
[Updated] Sept. 20. By Dave Yochum. A major gas line break that sounded like a roaring jet at Alexander Farms has brought traffic to a halt on Westmoreland and West Catawba where the $110 million mixed-use project is under construction. It’s unknown if there are any injuries, but witnesses said there was the sound of […]
Garbage fire in Magnolia Plaza
Sept. 14. Cornelius Lemley firefighters worked on a garbage truck fire in Magnolia Plaza at lunchtime today. The contents of a Waste Pro truck were spread in a 75 foot by 75 foot pile and doused in front of Al’s Bar & Grill. No injuries were reported.
Fire at Pho NC on Jetton
Aug. 2. Updated at 3:20 pm. Jetton Road between West Catawba and Old Jetton was briefly closed at about 2:30 pm because of a fire at Pho NC in Peninsula Village. The fire was quickly under control, with Cornelius Lemley firefighters from both stations inside and up on the roof of the one-story building. The Waterbean […]
No one injured in early-morning Tropicana fire
June 14. By Dave Yochum. An early-morning fire at the Tropicana at 19830 W. Catawba caused extensive damage to the rear patio area. No one was hurt, but the Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville fire departments responded. Firefighters were dispatched at 4:41 am, and arrived at 4:45 am. Chief Guerry Barbee said the fire was controlled […]
Fire at Foamex plant: Roads reopening, all firefighters OK
Feb. 15. By Dave Yochum. A fire at the Foamex/FXI plant at Hwy. 115 and Bailey Road has been extinguished, but at 10 am both arteries remain blocked in each direction. Multiple fire departments have responded, including Charlotte Fire. The intersection of Bailey and 115 could be shut down for hours, an official said. Firefighters […]
9/11 ceremonies in Cornelius, Huntersville
Sept. 10. The 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks will be remembered in North Meck, with special observances in Cornelius and Huntersville. Cornelius Various dignitaries will speak at the 9/11 Remembrance Vigil at Fire Station No. 1, including US Sen. Thom Tillis who is scheduled for 10:04 am. Solemn observances include a choir singing God […]
Fire hits Jay’s At The Lake
Dec. 30. A fire during this morning’s storm caused some damage at Jay’s At The Lake, a mainstay for the late-night crowd on Old Statesville Road/Hwy. 21, just south of Westmoreland Road. No one was injured. Cornelius-Lemley Fire Chief Neal Smith said seven units responded, including crews from Huntersville and Davidson. The chief said a […]
