Cornelius Today

06/08/2026

Looking for live music this week? We have you covered...

Live at the Lake is a comprehensive listing of live entertainment around Lake Norman. Details are subject to change so please visit venue websites for up-to-date information. Listings are free of charge. Want to include your venue? Contact us for information. Wednesday, June 10 Peninsula Prime

06/08/2026

The proposal was withdrawn and will be revised again according to the applicant

By Dave Vieser — Cornelius businessman and resident Larry Griffin has withdrawn his Sunset Cove event venue proposal from further town consideration. The project, which had received a recommendation of denial from town planners, was scheduled for a public hearing Monday evening. "After further dis...

06/03/2026

Raise a PBR and toast Jackie tonight. He was a legend who loved Cornelius, and Cornelius loved him back.

Jackie Conard Jr., whose collections of photographs and stories helped preserve Cornelius history for generations of residents, died Tuesday. He was 78. Conard was widely known for documenting the town's past through an extensive collection of photographs and artifacts. His work chronicled Cornelius...

06/02/2026

Cornelius commissioner resigns due to job relocation. Board will determine his replacement.

Town Board Commissioner Todd Sansbury is resigning his seat due to a career relocation and will be replaced in the coming weeks. Sansbury, an executive with biopharmaceutical company Cytokinetics, is relocating to Georgia with his family. Sansbury was elected to the board in 2021 as part of a

06/02/2026

Funds will close the gap in first responder wages and service debt on the parks bond approved in 2024.

By Dave Vieser — The Cornelius Town Board approved the town manager's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, which includes a 2-cent property tax increase effective July 1, by a 3-2 vote. The increase marks the town's first tax hike since fiscal year 2024, when the

06/01/2026

Join us in welcoming one of our newest advertisers ! Check out their new downtown space in the Oak Street Mill behind the Cain Center.

05/29/2026

Our June issue hits mailboxes this weekend. Get ready for summer with lunch spots on the lake, summer fashion, the future of LKN Community Sailing and more!

The June print edition of Cornelius Today hits mailboxes at all homes, P.O. Boxes and businesses in the 28031 ZIP code this weekend. A digital version of the print issue will be available for download at www.CorneliusToday.com. Highlights from this month’s issue include: • Norman Knows: Lunch

05/28/2026

🎶 Wheels on the OTC bus go round and round … 🎶

In an effort to promote Cornelius businesses and drive foot traffic during the final days of Small Business Month, the Old Town Cornelius Community Shuttle will hit the roads tonight to bus customers between retail stores and restaurants in the OTC footprint.

05/28/2026

Popular music center staging its final show this weekend

The School of Rock on Catawba Avenue is closing its doors after its final performance this weekend at Boatyard LKN. The musical learning center has been a hub for children and adults in the Lake Norman area. School of Rock takes a unique approach to music