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Painting the Picture: Business Spotlight: SpeedPro Imaging

Larger than life dreams become reality: 50 foot tall wall mural printed by SpeedPro Imaging

Framework They say that art is in the eye of the beholder, but the integrity of a true piece of art begins long before it’s creation. Instead, it begins within the vision and ingenuity of the artist who draws thoughtful inspiration from muses in their surroundings, taking the time to hone in on the elements… Continue reading Painting the Picture: Business Spotlight: SpeedPro Imaging

Cultural Resource Management and Why It Is Important for Cornelius

The Stough-Cornelius Store once stood at the corner of Main St and Catawba Ave. Due to RJ Stough's decision to re-locate his cotton weighing scales in 1885, the area developed to be what we now call home, Cornelius.

Introducing Gerard Thomas, our guest contributor on matters of heritage, history and preservation efforts.  

The New Face of Lakeside Charter: Follow Up Q&A with Dr. Jim Montague and Staff

Setting The Scene It is 8 am on a rainy Friday morning and the students of Lakeside Charter Academy are making their way down to the multipurpose room for their morning assembly. They chatter and giggle as they walk in lines through the outside hallways until they arrive at the doors of the building. Upon entering they… Continue reading The New Face of Lakeside Charter: Follow Up Q&A with Dr. Jim Montague and Staff

Cornelius Arts Center Has a Name

Rendering of the view from Town Hall on Catawba Ave. The future Art Center to add a bustle of activity to Town Center.

Cornelius Arts Center to be Named After Bill and Ericka Cain Future arts facility secures naming rights  SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 – CORNELIUS, NC – The Cornelius Arts Center is proud to announce that they will name their upcoming arts center after local community leaders Bill and Ericka Cain. The renaming comes as a result of the Cain’s generous… Continue reading Cornelius Arts Center Has a Name