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Discovery Place closed due to weather
Jan. 22. With Charlotte Mecklenburg schools closed, you might think Discovery Place museums would be a great place to spend some time with the kids, except you’d be wrong. Both locations in Huntersville and Charlotte are closed because of the weather and road conditions. Anyone holding advance ticket reservations will be able to reschedule their […]
Cornelius Home Sales
Jan. 22. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 11/18/2024 $622,000 Rebecca Gauthier to Michael & Lisa Bartelli, 9038 Charles Francis Ln. 11/18/2024 $810,000 Stuart & Joyce Patch to Brendan & Carol Dawson, 12918 Meetinghouse Dr. 11/19/2024 $529,000 Towne Living at Washam Potts to Rahul & Manisha Bhole, 10512 […]
Davidson Lands Conservancy conserves 2 new properties
Jan. 22. Last fall Davidson Lands Conservancy permanently protected two properties with conservation easements covering 56 acres. The first property is in Iredell County just north of Davidson off Hwy. 115. It is 12 acres of forest and wildlife habitat partitioned by tributaries of the West Branch Rocky River. The owners donated this conservation easement […]
A possible commuter rail station appears on track north of Catawba
Jan. 21. If the Red Line becomes a reality, where will the Cornelius commuter station be located? One thing is certain: It won’t be in the original spot south of Catawba Avenue. This fact was revealed at a December Town Board meeting when commissioners and staff discussed the upcoming legislative agenda for 2025. The original […]
Celebrate young musicians Feb. 2
Jan. 21. The third installment of Learn Music Live on Feb. 2 at the Cain Center for the Arts, will feature 63 young musicians, including 20 students from the Cain Center’s Community Lesson Program and 43 from Learn Music. There will be a range of musical genres performed on instruments such as piano, electric guitar, […]
Cornelius foundation announces $250,000 in grants
Jan. 21. The Giving with Grace Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering kindness and strengthening community bonds, awarded $250,000 in grants to 10 nonprofits at its Annual Gifting Luncheon. Held at The Peninsula Yacht Club, the event brought together community leaders, philanthropists, and supporters to celebrate local organizations making a lasting impact. Giving With […]
Red Cross gives safety reminders ahead of continued winter weather
Jan.21. The American Red Cross North Carolina team is expecting inclement winter weather to impact the Carolinas today into Wednesday. Local weather experts are forecasting freezing temperatures, wintry precipitation and possible snow – particularly in eastern North Carolina. The American Red Cross is offering important safety advice in preparation of the storm’s approach to the […]
Everybody Counts, including the homeless
Jan. 21. On Thursday, volunteers will span out across Charlotte-Mecklenburg streets, parking lots, encampments, and other locations to survey people who are living without shelter. Anyone who sees a location where people may be living unsheltered is encouraged to report the location. The 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count in the early morning hours of Jan. 23, […]
Weekly Calendar Jan. 20-26: MLK Jr. events, Economic Outlook Newsmakers Breakfast, music, more
Monday, Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day event: Cornelius Noon – 1:30 pm | Jan. 20. Celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The program will feature Bishop Darryl B. Starnes Sr., of the AME Zion Church, and include additional guest speakers, musical performances from local churches and uplifting conversations of unity. This […]
Letter to the editor: Growth is a positive sign, but…
Jan. 17. [Opinion] Growth of Cornelius is a positive sign that we live in an innovative and thriving community. Growth also increases the demand for public services, and public safety always ranks as the top priority for local government. While it’s easy to vilify the frustrations that accompany growth and change, the alternative is living […]
