At 15 yrs old, Oak St. Mill Antiques led the way downtown
Nan Fabio runs the 15-year-old Oak Street Mill Antiques in downtown Cornelius, which celebrates an anniversary this week. More photos below. (David Boraks/CorneliusNews.net) By DAVID BORAKS...
View ArticleGet your antiques appraised at Trash or Treasure 9/27
It’s time to dust off that antique watch or old nightstand sitting in the attic and uncover its historical significance: The Cornelius Historic Preservation Committee will examine residents’ items at...
View ArticleCelebrating old – and new – Cornelius at 8th ‘Tawba Walk
Jack Conard, a native Cornelian who now lives on North Main Street, has been collecting historic photos of town for 25 years. He said whenever he visits elder residents, he ask them to share old...
View ArticleTrash to Treasure offers prizes for sharing local history
The Cornelius Historic Preservation Committee on Friday announced the experts and prizes for the 2nd annual “Trash or Treasure: What’s in Your Attic?” event. The experts will evaluate antiques, art and...
View ArticleTrash or Treasure? Experts examine our historical objects
This painting, titled simply “Portrait of a Lady” won the award for most valuable (Eric Cutchin photo) By JONATHAN COX CorneliusNews.net The lawn behind town hall in downtown Cornelius was converted...
View ArticleBoard rejects County Livability Plan, OKs Bailey Rd. annexations
Cornelius commissioners Monday voted for a second time against endorsing Mecklenburg County’s Livability Plan. The board also voted in favor of annexing property on Bailey Road where major residential...
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