Cornelius Today

01/07/2026

Lucky to live in a town that has a great events group in our parks department!

01/06/2026

Does your local establishment have live music each week? Drop us a note and let us know if you would like to include your listings free of charge!

Jan. 5 – Welcome to the all new Live at the Lake, a comprehensive listing [...]

01/06/2026

This is your chance to share your opinions with our elected officials (and get a tasty breakfast - the bacon is👌)

Jan. 6 – Registration is now open for the next Newsmakers Breakfast that will be [...]

01/06/2026

Check out when the board plans to make a decision

Jan. 6 — The Cornelius Town Board on Monday unanimously voted to further delay a [...]

01/05/2026

Read more about the bond project priorities in the comments below

Jan. 5 – By Dave Vieser. There are two noteworthy items on tonight’s Town Board [...]

01/03/2026

Don't live in the 28031 zip code? We have you covered! Link in the story below to read the digital version of our print issue.

Jan. 2 – The January print edition of Cornelius Today hits mailboxes at all homes and businesses today in the [...]

01/03/2026

He's only 12 and was beat by two adults this year after winning the event last year.

Jan. 2 – By Ryan Moxon. Wind and choppy water made for tough footing, but not a lack of drama, [...]

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

Dec. 25. By Jon Show. In the spirit of a holiday season filled with traditions (and to avoid having to work today), we thought it would be fun to start a new tradition around here on Christmas Day. We reached out to a few people around town and asked them to share any unique, special […]

12/22/2025

The ballot is set for the state assembly elections next November

Dec. 22. Elections for both houses of the North Carolina General Assembly will feature competitive races next year. The candidate filing window closed at noon on Friday. The two-person race for the N.C. House in District 98 includes incumbent Democrat Beth Helfrich of Davidson and Republican John Rh...

12/22/2025

You're not imagining things. Traffic has been worse the last couple weeks.

Dec. 22. By Dave Vieser. If it seems like traffic congestion on West Catawba Avenue has been worse lately, you’re right — and it’s not just because of heavier holiday traffic. “The contractor building the convenience store on (West) Catawba near the Nantz Road intersection damaged one of the...

12/19/2025

A Lake Norman holiday tradition hits the water this weekend

Dec. 19. The 7th annual Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade returns this Saturday, Dec. 20, for what has become a unique tradition each holiday season and am opportunity to benefit children in need. The parade takes off from Blythe Landing and travels to Ramsey Creek Park, the Peninsula Yacht....