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American Red Cross conducting summer blood drive
July 7. The American Red Cross is conducting a summer-long blood drive in north Mecklenburg. According to the organization, severe summer weather can have a negative impact on the ability to collect blood and platelets, so scheduling and keeping donation appointments are crucial this month to ensure blood products are constantly available. Those interested in donating […]
Residential portion of stalled Alexander Farms development rock solid, developer says
July 7. By Dave Vieser. It’s been almost four years since the Cornelius Town Board gave the green light for a major mixed-use development on the 55-acre Alexander Farms property. The basic layout had retail near West Catawba, an active adult facility aadjacent to the retail segment, and private homes for leasing. Back in 2021 […]
Fresh vegetable program targets seniors
July 6. Mecklenburg County’s Senior Nutrition Program, Public Health, and the Charlotte Food Policy Council are distributing vouchers for the N.C. Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Eligible senior citizens can receive a $50 voucher to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, raw honey, and fresh cut herbs from specific farmers markets. Mecklenburg County seniors aged 60+ […]
Weekly Calendar July 6-13: Music and more
Tuesday, July 8 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag items for every five classes completed. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats. The […]
Weekend Weather
July 3. The weekend looks perfect: Hot, dry and sunny. Happy Independence Day! Thursday: Sunny, high near 91. Independence Day: Sunny, high near 90. Saturday: Sunny, high near 88. Sunday: 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny high near 88. Monday: 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly […]
Celebrating July 4: We’ll be closed for the holiday
July 3. Cornelius Today | Business Today will be closed Friday, July 4, Independence Day. Have fun and stay safe! What else is closed? Banks and post offices are closed on Friday. Some groceries will have holiday hours, but there’s no need to stock up on bread and milk. Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave.,and […]
Weekender July 3-6: Happy 4th
Thursday, July 3 4th of July Celebration at Lowe’s YMCA 6- 10 pm | July 3. Lowe’s YMCA hosts Field of Flags, live music and fireworks. You can also visit the Field of Flags any time from July 2 to 5. Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville. Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 4th of July […]
EarthTalk: Tapping tidal energy
EarthTalk: What’s the latest in tidal energy? —Mary W., New York, NY July 3. Tidal energy—generated from the natural rise and fall of ocean tides—is one of the most predictable forms of renewable energy. Unlike wind or solar, which fluctuate based on weather, tides follow gravitational cycles that are easy to forecast. Despite this reliability […]
Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week is July 18-27
July 3. More than 125 restaurants will participate in Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week® which will run Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 27, 2025. The event features three-course dining deals, with prix fixe prices ranging from $30 to $50 per person. Customers can visit CharlotteRestaurantWeek.com to view the list of participating restaurants and their special Queen’s Feast menus […]
Here comes the Boom! Get your fireworks fix this 4th
4th of July Celebration at Lowe’s YMCA Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Place: Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville Cost: Free Features: Lowe’s YMCA hosts Field of Flags, live music and fireworks around 9:15 pm. You can also visit the Field of Flags any time from July 2 to 5. Kannapolis Cannon […]
