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Parking details for ‘Light up Cornelius’ Nov. 30
Nov. 25. The 13th Annual Light Up Cornelius will take place from 4-7 pm this Saturday in Downtown Cornelius and Cain Park, adjacent to the Cain Center for the Arts. Schedule of Events 4:00 p.m. – Cornelius Youth Orchestras performance 4:20 p.m. – Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive! 4:40 p.m. – Hough High School “Bari […]
Power outage affecting part of Cornelius
Nov. 23. Duke Energy says power will be restored at around noon to nearly 500 customers down Jetton and John Connor. The outage, first reported at 1:25 am, was “was caused by equipment going offline.” Crews were out early this morning. UPDATE: Power was restored around 10:30 am for most customers.
Hough High lacrosse clinics begin Dec. 4; sign up now
Nov. 22. The Hough High School men’s and women’s lacrosse teams are holding a series of clinics next month to help introduce the sport to younger players and get experienced players ready to play at the high school level. The clinics are open to children in Kindergarten through 8th grade—all school affiliations are welcome—and will […]
Everybody counts: Homeless census takes place in January
Nov. 22. In the early morning hours of Jan. 23, 2025 volunteers will span out across Charlotte-Mecklenburg streets, shelters, and encampments to identify individuals who are living without homes. Background The Point-in-Time Count, coordinated nationally by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is conducted each year across the United States to gather data […]
EarthTalk: Where are the ‘climate refuges’ in light of the devastation in Western NC?
Dear EarthTalk: Have extreme weather events in places like Asheville made people rethink where they consider to be good “climate refuges” as the world warms? —K.L., Raleigh Nov. 22. The concept of the “climate refuge,” or a location relatively unaffected by extreme weather phenomena, arose in response to the growing frequency of tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, […]
Santa himself will ride in North Meck parade
Nov. 22. Possibly because Santa himself will attend the North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7, the parade will go on, rain or shine. Literally hundreds of local floats will participate with thousands of spectators lining Main Street from Davidson College to Catawba Avenue. Cornelius Today has learned that Santa will be in the […]
Weekend Weather and Turkey Day outlook
Nov. 22. Today’s a biggish chill for sure, but temperatures warm up nicely Saturday and Sunday. Thanksgiving will be coolish again with a good chance of showers. Friday: Sunny, high near 49. Wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Tonight’s low, 38. Saturday: Sunny, high near 59. Wind 7 to […]
With Thanksgiving one week away, what’s the cheapest grocery in Cornelius?
Nov. 21. By TL Bernthal. Many of us are frustrated by how much it costs to put food on the table, especially with Thanksgiving just one week away. That said, the average price nationwide for a 16-pound turkey is $25.67, down 6 percent from last year. The average cost of this year’s dinner for 10 […]
All-terrain wheelchairs available at Northern Regional Rec Center
Nov. 21. New all-terrain wheelchairs (ATWs) at the Northern Regional Recreation Center on Old Statesville Road provide greater access to trails and other outdoor environments. You can reserve an ATW once a day, Monday through Friday, for up to three hours per day. Reservations can be made by phone (980-314-6772) or in person at four […]
Start Your Engines for AmeriCarna LIVE Nov. 30
Nov. 21. The 12th annual AmeriCarna LIVE car show, hosted by Ray Evernham, will be held Saturday, Nov. 30 at Trane Technologies North American headquarters in Davidson. Event registration is $30. VIP passes are available and include a car registration, access to the VIP area and a meet-and-greet with Evernham, a Cornelius resident. Spectator tickets […]
