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Coach Walsh is 2024 Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care Coach of the Year
Dec. 27. The Lake Norman Little League has recognized Briaan Walsh as the 2024 Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care Coach of the Year. The award includes a $2,000 donation from Novant Health-GoHealth to the league’s general fund in honor of Walsh. Quotable “Coaches like Brian challenge and encourage young athletes in ways that build character and […]
Citizens, businesses can assist Fire Dept.
The 2025 Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue Fund Drive is under way and mailings have been sent out throughout town. The department, which has served the town and surrounding communities since 1951, is a 501c4 organization that relies on contributions from the town, Mecklenburg County and MEDIC as well as contributions from residents and businesses. It responded […]
Weekend weather, New Year’s Day outlook
Dec. 27. Looking ahead to New Year’s Day, the weather will be perfect, but this weekend is another story. Friday: Showers and rain, high near 41. Overnight low around 40. Saturday: Showers, high near 53. Overnight low around 53. Sunday: Showers, T-storms, high near 66. Overnight low around 46. Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 62. […]
Weekender Dec. 27-29: Music, Menorah lighting and more
Through Sunday, Jan. 5 Speedway Christmas 6-10 pm | through Jan. 5. The 15th season of the Southeast’s largest drive-thru holiday light show features more than 5 million lights on a four-mile course that includes the legendary oval, pit road and infield road course. Prices vary. Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy. S., Concord. Friday, […]
Holiday closings, garbage pick up
Dec. 23. The Cornelius Town Hall will be closed on Tuesday,Dec. 24; Wednesday, Dec. 25; and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library All locations and book drops will close at 8 pm today and remain closed Dec. 24-26. Branches will reopen on Friday, Dec. 27. Garbage collection There is no pick-up on Christmas Day nor […]
Weekly Calendar Dec. 23 – 29: Lots of Christmas, Menorah lighting and more
Monday, Dec. 23 Christmas Eve Eve Gathering 7 pm | Dec. 23. Readings, carols and candlelight. The Hut/Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21209 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. The Hut parking is right off of Church Street. Kannapolis Celebration of Lights 6-9 pm | Dec. 23. Beautiful lights and displays in celebration of the holidays.City of Kannapolis Village Park, […]
Find out ‘What Lies Between Us’
Dec. 23. Brownicity, in partnership with Unity in Community North Mecklenburg, is offering a course that delves into the complexities of race and racism. Learn to critically examine these issues, foster understanding, and contribute to a more equitable future. Book and materials included. Dates: Sundays, Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 16 Time: 3 pm […]
Police Blotter: Dec. 11-17
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 241211012 Disturbance 20420 W Catawba Av 02:24:00 12/11/24 CAA Golds Gym 241211044 B&E Vehicle 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr 09:27:00 12/11/24 ASN Jeffrey McKahan 241212042 B&E Commercial 19330 HM Junker Dr 12:33:00 12/12/24 ASN James Okuda 241212048 B&E Commercial 9208 Westmoreland […]
Although the site at W. Catawba and Nantz has been cleared, 7-Eleven ‘not moving forward’
Dec. 20. By Dave Vieser. This has not been a good week for development projects in Cornelius. First, we learned that the retail/commercial portion of the Alexander Farms project has ground to a halt. Now, the convenience store scheduled to be built near the Nantz Road/West Catawba Ave intersection is also in doubt. “It is […]
EarthTalk: Attention cranberry sauce lovers
Dear EarthTalk: Is climate change decimating the cranberry industry? —D.K., Chico, CA Dec. 20. Cranberries are a vital crop in the U.S., deeply intertwined with the nation’s agricultural economy and cultural identity. Grown predominantly in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Wisconsin, cranberries significantly contribute to regional economies. However, the industry now faces growing challenges due to […]
