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More ‘active adult’ residential planned near downtown

Feb. 25. By Dave Vieser. Proffit Dixon, a Charlotte based developer, hopes to build a mixed-use project on 17 acres just north of downtown Cornelius. Dubbed “Caroline,” the project would include active adult residences on land that adjoins Greenway Gartens, the mixed-use project planned by Olde Mecklenburg Brewery at the north end of Zion Avenue. […]

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Olde Mecklenburg drafts plans for larger mixed-use project

Dec. 17. Plans for a brewery and beer garden at the old Curtis Screw site near downtown Cornelius have grown into a larger mixed-use project with 398 apartments, 50 townhomes, retail and, of course, a brewery and beer garden. The plans were presented at a virtual meeting of the town’s pre-development committee yesterday. John Marrino, […]

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Today! ‘Tawba Walk 2-8 pm downtown

Sept. 19. The Cornelius ‘Tawba Walk , starting at 2 today, is an eclectic art crawl with music and food  in the heart of old Cornelius. Cornelius Today is sponsoring the photography exhibit 6-8 pm in the Cornelius Arts Center. Catch the cool cars at Cornelius Presbyterian, noon to 3.

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Art opening Saturday: ‘Awakenings’

A compelling art exhibit called “Awakenings” will open at the Cornelius Arts Center on Saturday Sept. 19 during ‘Tawba Walk. The exhibit unites the art of four female photographers  for a visual exploration of the internal human experience. The opening reception runs from 6-8 pm and is sponsored by Cornelius Today and Business Today. An artist talk will […]

Do you look like J.B. Cornelius?

Sept. 8. The Cornelius Historic Preservation Committee is holding a J.B.Cornelius look-alike contest Sept. 19 during the ‘Tawba Walk in downtown Cornelius. J.B. “Joe” Cornelius was the principal financial backer of the Stough-Cornelius Cotton Mill, Cornelius’ first mill, and the town was named in his honor. The contest winner will be announced at 5:30 pm […]