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Jan. 9. By Dave Vieser. Outdoor string lighting, currently banned by Cornelius regulations, got an A-OK at the Planning Board meeting yesterday. The recommended change will be sent to the Town Board for a likely February vote. “The current Town Code prohibits any illuminated tubing or strings of lights including, but not limited to those […]
Fierce weather coming Tuesday
Jan. 8. If you can choose where you work, tomorrow might be a good day to batten down the hatches from home. The National Weather Service is calling for an all-day rain, possible thunderstorms and winds in the 24 mph to 29 mph range, with gusts as high as 46. —CMS cancelled all classes Tuesday. […]
Cain’s first anniversary was a stellar event
Jan. 8. Mandy Gonzalez sat on the edge of the Cain Center for the Arts stage on Saturday night and fielded about a dozen questions from members of Lake Norman youth choirs who joined in her next to last song. It all happened during rehearsal where the star of “Hamilton”—she played Angelica Schuyler—was down to […]
Weekly calendar Jan. 8-14: Billy Idol tribute, Owl Prowl, crafts and kids programs
Monday, Jan. 8 Monday Night Madness 6-9 pm | Jan. 8. Wings $1 each, sets of four; raffle, fun. Moose Lodge, 2126 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville. Tuesday, Jan. 9 Beach Glass Wind Chimes 6-8 PM | Jan. 9. The top of the wind chimes is created with a large starfish. Each string of beach glass will […]
Cain Center at one year mark: Redevelopment is happening
Jan. 5. [One-year anniversary] The Cain Center for the Arts has surpassed the town’s expectations in every way, according to Mayor Woody Washam. “Town investment in the center has stimulated the redevelopment and reinvention of our downtown as an economic driver for the entire region,” Washam said. “Cain Center for the Arts is truly fulfilling […]
Fin & Fino, Jon Dressler’s new entree in Birkdale, opens in March
Jan. 5. Restaurateur Jon Dressler says he is targeting early March for the opening of Fin & Fino in the former Dressler’s space in the heart of Birkdale Village. A mainstay of fine dining in Lake Norman for two decades, Dressler’s closed for remodeling in September. Fin & Fino, which has a location Uptown at […]
Weekend weather
Jan. 5. Don’t worry about freezing precipitation Saturday. It looks like an all-day rain, clearing up Sunday. Friday: Sunny, high near 45. Rain starts around 2 am with lows around 33. Saturday: Rain, mainly before 1 pm, with a high near 42. Precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch. Overnight low around […]
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Having trouble with controls?
Jan. 5. Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy will offers his advice for various appliances monthly. Most all appliances have more than one electronic control. They have very limited ability to maintain commands and communications. Sometimes […]
Do you hear what I hear? Duke Energy will test sirens Jan. 10
Jan. 4. The outdoor warning sirens around the McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested between 11 am and 1 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 10. There are 67 sirens within 10 miles of McGuire Nuclear Station. Duke officials say the sirens will sound for five to 30 seconds, during the test which takes place in cooperation […]
Weekender Jan. 4-7: Theater, conservancy in 2024
Friday Jan. 5 – Sunday, Jan. 7 A Chorus Line 7:30 pm Jan. 5-6; 2 pm Jan 7. Davidson Community Players and LAD Space, a local film production company, gathered local teens for a 2-week process to stage the classic musical. $18 general seating admission. Pine Lake Preparatory High School, 104 Yellow Wood Cir., Mooresville […]
