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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 […]
Police Blotter: Aug. 13-19
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250813051 Fraud 18805 W Catawba Ave 13:11:11 08/13/25 ASN Barbara McCall 250813053 Fraud 18816 Nautical Dr 13:51:20 08/13/25 ASN Raymond Stein 250814091 Public Nuisance 9624 Bailey Rd 16:40:01 08/14/25 CLO Patrick Moore 250817015 B&E Vehicle MM28 08:26:47 08/17/25 INA Maurice […]
Police Blotter: Aug. 6-12
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250806048 Larceny 9216 Westmoreland Rd 10:32:32 08/06/25 ASN Rogar Watson 250807061 Fraud 17920 Caldwell Track Dr 10:19:56 08/07/25 ASN Ivan Mora 250807075 Fraud 11726 Meetinhouse Dr 13:16:23 08/07/25 ASN Corlyn Deming 250807117 Larceny 20605 Torrence Chapel Rd 20:40:00 08/07/25 ASN […]
Cornelius board approves museum zoning, other items
Aug. 19. By Dave Vieser. On Monday evening, Cornelius commissioners unanimously approved a zoning change needed to permit construction of the Cornelius History Museum. The vote rezones the one-third-acre site on the west side of School Street, one block south of Catawba Avenue, from residential to civic use. The Cornelius History Museum project stems from […]
Town board expected to approve museum rezoning tonight
Aug. 18. by Dave Vieser. The last formal step needed to give the long-awaited Cornelius History Museum its necessary zoning designation is expected to take place tonight when the town board votes on a request to rezone one-third of an acre on School Street for civic use. The property, which houses the Cornelius Agricultural School […]
A competitive contest for mayor of Cornelius
August 12. Cornelius is expected to have a competitive mayoral race this election cycle with three candidates registering to run this fall. Incumbent Woody Washam will run for his fifth consecutive term which, if he wins, would mark the longest stretch since Harold Little held office from 1985 to 1993. Washam, who announced his candidacy […]
