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Weekender Nov. 30 – Dec. 3: Christmas in Davidson, Santa Paws in the Park, NoMeck Parade and more
Calendar Sponsors Through Sunday, Dec. 31 Downtown Holiday Light Spectacular 5:30 pm | Nov. 27-Dec. 31. Orchestrated light show set to music on the lawn at Town Hall, 413 N. Main St., Mooresville. Through Sunday, Dec. 3 A Doll’s House: Part 2 Check website for times | Nov. 29- Dec. 3. In the 1879 debut […]
Jeff Tarte will run for NC Auditor in 2024
Nov. 29. Former NC Sen. Jeff Tarte, a Cornelius resident, plans to run in the GOP primary for State Auditor in March. Tarte is a former mayor of Cornelius and the incoming chair of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. Background As a state senator he authored legislation that required the six largest departments in […]
Santa himself, nearly 200 floats in Christmas parade Saturday
Nov. 29. A four-decades old North Mecklenburg tradition, the holiday parade down Main Street from Davidson to Cornelius, is Saturday. There’s a 40 percent chance of rain, but temperatures will be near 60. The parade, with nearly 200 floats, will go on rain or shine. Santa will attend Participants range from the Cornelius Lemley Color […]
Cornelius Youth Orchestra Christmas Showcase is Dec. 1
Nov. 28. You can experience the magic of the holiday season at the Cornelius Youth Orchestra’s Christmas Showcase this Friday at Lake Forest Church Huntersville. The Christmas concert which starts at 7 pm will feature all of the CYO’s performing ensembles: Orchestra, Philharmonic, Brass Ensemble, Junior Brass Ensemble, and Woodwind Ensemble. General admission is $9; […]
Dive right in to new arcade bar
Nov. 28. The Dive Bar Cornelius officially opened its doors on Nov. 7 making it the second location in the Lake Norman area. The arcade bar is located in the former Hideaway LKN space in Shops on the Green. 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd, Unit D7. Much like the Mooresville location, expect plenty of fun and […]
New substation for Electricities will cost more than $650,000
Nov. 28. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board has unanimously approved the purchase of four major components to be used at a new Electricities substation that will be built east of Hwy. 115 near the Foamex rail crossing. According to Electricities System Manager David Lucore, the components include the substation structure and equipment house, […]
Mayor, new Town Board with 3 newcomers will be sworn in Monday
Nov. 28. A four-term mayor, two incumbent commissioners and three new commissioners will be sworn in Monday at Town Hall where family and friends will gather for the ceremonies. A vote for mayor pro tem will also be taken, formalizing the role of incoming Commissioner Scott Higgins who was the top vote-getter in the Nov. […]
Tips for Giving Tuesday
Nov. 28. Today is Giving Tuesday, a day when charities ask us to support worthy causes, of which there are plenty here and around the country. If you’re wondering which organizations to support or how much money to donate, here are some guidelines culled from Charity Watch and Charity Navigator. 1. Make sure you’re donating […]
Huge crowd for Light Up Cornelius
Nov. 27. At least 1,000 people attended the Light Up Cornelius event in downtown Cornelius Saturday, complete with an appearance by Santa, a snowy hillside for sledding and a new town Christmas tree. The 30-foot tree is in the Cain Center for the Arts plaza.
Weekly calendar Nov. 27 – Dec. 3: Everything holidays with parade, concerts and more
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, Nov. 27 – Sunday, Dec. 31 Downtown Holiday Light Spectacular 5:30 pm | Nov. 27-Dec. 31. Orchestrated light show set to music on the lawn at Town Hall, 413 N. Main St., Mooresville. Wednesday, Nov. 29 Holiday Gala 8-9:30 pm | Nov. 29. Davidson College choirs, orchestra, Appalachian Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble […]
