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Parks Roundup: Recreation Survey, Sports Deadlines
Contributed photo The Town of Cornelius Parks and Recreation Department is asking residents to weigh in on recreation programs and activities through a brief survey to help guide future offerings. The two-minute survey asks households which programs...
Oct 22, 2026Estimated Finish for West Catawba Retiming
Intersection of West Catawba and Jetton Road Signal retiming on West Catawba Avenue is underway, with completion targeted by the end of December. A spokesperson for the North Carolina Department of Transportation said the engineering firm overseeing...
Oct 22, 2026Police Offer Holiday Warning: Watch for Scams
Representatives of the Lake Norman Chamber and local police departments As holiday shopping ramps up, police detectives from Cornelius, Huntersville and Davidson are urging residents to take precautions against package theft, identity theft and incr...
Oct 20, 2026New Wegmans location? Grocery chain enters agreement for Cornelius property
New Wegmans location? Grocery chain enters agreement for Cornelius property Queen City News
Sep 21, 2026Cornelius officer fired following conduct, performance investigation
Cornelius officer fired following conduct, performance investigation Queen City News
Aug 27, 2026Deputy Town Manager Retiring After 38 Years
Deputy Town Manager Retiring After 38 Years Cornelius Today
Aug 26, 2026Cornelius town leaders decide to support I-77 South toll lane project
Cornelius town leaders decide to support I-77 South toll lane project WBTV
Aug 4, 2026‘Unprecedented penalty’: Cornelius reverses opposition to I-77 South toll lanes after state budget threatens claw backs
‘Unprecedented penalty’: Cornelius reverses opposition to I-77 South toll lanes after state budget threatens claw backs Queen City News
Aug 3, 2026Town Roundup: New Staff, Police Pay Increase
Town Roundup: New Staff, Police Pay Increase Cornelius Today
Jul 22, 2026Cornelius brings back former commissioner after current one resigns
Cornelius brings back former commissioner after current one resigns Queen City News
Jun 16, 2026Cornelius officials oppose I-77 toll project in Charlotte
Cornelius officials oppose I-77 toll project in Charlotte WCNC
May 15, 2026Town Targets Summer Approval for Downtown Master Plan
Town Targets Summer Approval for Downtown Master Plan Cornelius Today
Mar 17, 2026