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Downtown Master Plan

Downtown Master Plan citizen survey extended to Nov. 7

Oct. 30. There’s a little more time to provide input on how downtown Cornelius should grow and change over the next 15 years. A citizen survey has been extended from Oct. 31 to Nov. 7. Go to www.Cornelius.org/downtown to take the downtown survey and have your opinion heard. Background Over the years downtown has morphed […]

Mt. Zion BBQ is Nov. 2

Oct. 30. Mt Zion United Methodist Church will hold its 85th Annual BBQ on Saturday, Nov. 2. More information is on the church’s website: mtzionumc.net . The dining room will be open at 11 am day of. There will be hot plates (BBQ, slaw, yams, bread, dessert, drink), BBQ sandwiches and a kid’s hotdog meal. […]

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District 98 candidates differ most on the issue of abortion

Oct. 30. During a polite, civil discourse of issues at the NC House District 98 Newsmakers Breakfast, it was the subject of abortion that clearly separated Melinda Bales, the Republican, and Beth Helfrich, the Democrat. In response to audience questions on their position concerning state laws on abortion, Bales said she supported the change in […]

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LKN Chamber comes out in favor of $20 million Cornelius Park Bond

Oct. 29. The Lake Norman Chamber Board of Directors has voted to support the Town of Cornelius Park Bonds on this year’s ballot.  The Cornelius Park Bonds would make available up to $20 million over 10 years for parks, greenways, and other amenities. Jeff Tarte, 2024 board chair, said there was strong support for the […]

Novant Health Huntersville celebrates the big two-oh Saturday

Oct. 29. Can you believe it’s been 20 years since Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center opened? This Saturday they will celebrate two decades of service with a birthday party from noon to 5 pm. There will be a bounce house, free popcorn and cotton candy, food trucks and entertainment at the medical center, 10300 Gilead […]

More than 12,300 early voters have passed through Town Hall so far

Oct. 28. Early Voting continues today at 33 locations around North Mecklenburg, including the town halls in Cornelius and Davidson. The 33 Mecklenburg locations are open today from 8 am to 7:30 pm Monday through Friday. The final day of Early Voting is Saturday Nov. 2 when all locations are open from 8 am to […]

Giving with Grace Foundation presents ‘Thanksgiving Breakfast’ fundraiser Nov. 12

Oct. 28. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the chamber, will host a “Thanksgiving Breakfast” on Tuesday Nov. 12 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. The event is presented by The Giving with Grace Foundation and benefits the Lake Norman YMCA Pre and After School and Cornelius Early Scholars programs. […]

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Weekly calendar Oct. 28-Nov. 3: BBQ, sheep dog trials, ‘Matilda JR,’ music and more

Monday, Oct. 28 Lake Norman Chamber – Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament 9 am – 2 pm | Oct. 28. Details at website. NorthStone Country Club, Huntersville. Cornelius Youth Orchestras 7-8pm | Oct. 28. Concert by Junior Brass Ensemble, Junior Woodwind Ensemble, Sinfonia Strings & Philharmonic. Joe V. Knox Auditorium @ Charles Mack Citizen Center, […]

Lidl not coming to Cornelius

The new Lidl in University City | Photo: Lidl Oct 28. By Dave Yochum.  The developer of Alexander Farms says German grocer Lidl will no longer anchor the retail segment of the 55-acre mixed-use project at Westmoreland and West Catawba. Meanwhile, construction on the commercial section will get under way early next year With inflation […]

Chasing Phoenix will perform at Rock the Lake on Sunday

Live concerts this weekend benefit tropical storm victims in Western NC

Oct. 25. Two live concert events this weekend will benefit victims of Tropical Storm Helene in Western North Carolina. On Friday at BoatYard with Brightside and DJ Jay Wheelz are donating all proceeds from the show’s ticket sales to relief efforts for western NC victims of hurricane Helene. The concert starts at 8 pm. Tickets […]