government
Q&A with the candidates for mayor: Part one
Sept. 10. Cornelius is expected to have a competitive mayoral race this election cycle with three candidates registering to run. Our September print issue features a Q&A with all three that we’ll break down into two parts this week. What should voters know about you? Woody Washam– Preserving a high quality of life in our […]
Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of one of the Greensboro Four
Sept. 10. Gov. Josh Stein ordered all US and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on this coming Saturday in honor of civil rights activist Major General Joseph McNeil, who passed away last week. A Wilmington native, McNeil was one of four college students who on […]
Step up to the Mikes: Miltich, Tobin interview for LKN Marine Commission
Sept. 9. A Mecklenburg County committee will meet Sept. 10 to interview potential candidates for the new Lake Norman Marine Commission. The county will appoint two members to the commission from a list of five candidates that includes two Cornelius residents – Dr. Mike Miltich and Michael Tobin. Miltich is an active member of the […]
Talking Parks: Bailey court complex update
Sept. 9. The new tennis and pickleball complex at Bailey Road Park has official opening dates, according to a recent presentation at the monthly meeting of the Cornelius Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners. The pickleball complex will be dedicated Sept. 27, and the tennis complex will be dedicated Oct. 21. Both facilities will officially […]
Police blotter: Aug. 27-Sept. 5
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250827036 Fraud 16101 Jetton Rd 12:35:00 08/27/25 ASN Jerri Webb 250828049 Fraud 8231 Magnolia Estates Dr 14:09:00 08/28/25 ASN Lorie Hiers 250828068 Larceny 17702 W Catawba Av 19:40:38 08/28/25 ASN Michael Lieberman 250830020 Animal Bite Bethel Church Rd & Pinehurst […]
Planning board to consider Old Statesville Road rezoning
Sept. 8. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board will consider a rezoning request for a new housing development at its Sept. 8 meeting. The request was submitted by Matt Gallagher of Blue Heel Development, who is seeking permission to build 29 single-family homes on 8.25 acres at 19311 Old Statesville Road. The property is […]
Police Blotter: Aug. 20-26
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250820042 Person Weapon 20401 Zion Ave 09:40:17 08/20/25 CAA Dawson Warlick 250820053 Fraud 20221 W Catawba Ave 11:53:51 08/20/25 ASN Jeremy Law 250821013 B&E Vehicle 10308 Bailey Rd 05:17:09 08/21/25 ASN Keith Uhlhorn 250821016 B&E Vehicle 10229 Bailey Rd 06:19:52 […]
NCDOT updates on roundabout construction projects
Sept. 3. By Dave Vieser. Many readers have asked about the status of roundabout road projects under construction in town, so Cornelius Today reached out to the N.C. Department of Transportation for a progress report. Here’s what we learned: Dual roundabouts near Exit 28 on Catawba Avenue – 38% complete Two new roundabouts, one north […]
Washam Potts paving delayed, should be finished next week
Aug. 27. By Dave Vieser. Town officials expect resurfacing on Washam Potts Road to be completed early next week, about three weeks behind schedule. Cornelius Public Works Director Tyler Beardsley said inclement weather and scheduling issues caused the delay. “The paving work should be completed in the next two to three nights, or by the […]
Cornelius 911 system now among the most advanced in the state
Aug. 27. The town of Cornelius has upgraded its 911 system, putting it among the most advanced in North Carolina. The update means the 911 center now has backup systems to keep it running no matter what. If the main internet connection goes down, calls will automatically switch over to a private 5G network so […]
