21 May 2013
Jay Wallace, one of two men charged in the April 2012 murder of 20-year-old Wilfred Arnold, on North Main Street, has pleaded guilty to reduced charges. Meanwhile, another suspect has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges and is awaiting trial.
Posted in Downtown and old Cornelius, Police blotter, Police Blotter, Public safetyComments (0)
21 May 2013
Cornelius's 2013-14 budget is largely complete, holding taxes steady and including money for major projects including streets, sidewalks, and park improvements. But commissioners on Monday put off a final vote on the plan, waiting to hear about possible revenue losses when the county revises the 2011 property revaluation. Meanwhile, town officials said they're also looking at a potential $20 million bond referendum, as early as this fall.
Posted in Cornelius, The Economy, Town HallComments (0)
21 May 2013
It was an action-packed night at the Town Board Monday, where commissioners approved a rezoning for Pender Pointe, a single-family home off John Connor Road in the Peninsula neighborhood. The board also held a public hearing on the 2014 budget - where only one resident spoke - and debated but took no action on two other hot local issues: I-77 widening and the empty Board of Commissioners seat.
Posted in Cornelius, Peninsula, Planning & Development, Politics, Public safety, Public works, WestmorelandComments (0)
19 May 2013
Cornelius Commissioner Dave Gilroy, and state Reps. Robert Brawley (R-Mooresville) and Larry Pittman (R-Concord) were scheduled to speak publicly in Mooresville Sunday afternoon in opposition to the state’s plans to widen I-77 north of Charlotte by adding high-occupancy toll lanes. Their statements at Sunday’s event – organized by the anti-toll group Widen I-77 – came [...]
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17 May 2013
The Cornelius Town Board is expected to vote Monday, May 20, on a rezoning to allow a single family home off John Connor Road. The board also plans a public hearing on the 2014 budget, and depending on public feedback, commissioners could decide to vote on the plan afterward.
Posted in Business, Cornelius, Town HallComments (0)
17 May 2013
Resilience has a face. That’s what I thought watching Elizabeth Smart speaking to CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer during the media coverage of the captives in Cleveland, Ohio. Her authoritative tone, her bright and alert eyes, and the soft compassion in her voice was a striking contrast to my most memorable image of Smart, downcast eyes nearly buried.
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17 May 2013
Consultants will present the proposed alignment for the Caldwell Station Creek Greenway at a public workshop Thursday, May 23. The $2 million, 2-mile greenway will link Bailey Road Park on NC 115 with US 21 near the Home Depot.
Posted in Bailey Road, Calendar, Cornelius, Glen Ridge, Heritage Green, Oakhurst, PARC, Planning & Development, public spaces, Statesville Road/US 21, Transportation, Willow PondComments (0)
16 May 2013
The staff of Davidson Elementary School beat their counterparts from J.V. Washam Elementary School by three points (39-36) on April 25, in their annual charity challenge basketball game, which was a fundraiser for Ada Jenkins Center.
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Added on 02 May 2013
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