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Milling About: A moment of calm before the holiday chaos takes over
Nov. 18. By Lindsay Martell. November is one of those months that begins so sweetly. A pumpkin spice latte here, a few pieces of Halloween Kit Kats there. A happy sugar and caffeine buzz that blends beautifully with the finally-fall weather. And then, the sweetness wears off and we’re left with full-on pre-holiday chaos: we’re […]
Town board delays vote on Downtown Master Plan
Nov. 18. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board unanimously tabled a decision on adopting the 2050 Downtown Master Plan after more than two dozen speakers—mostly representing the downtown residential area—voiced concerns during a 90-minute public hearing. Town officials tentatively rescheduled the decision for the Jan. 20 board meeting. Tonight’s meeting was chaired by Mayor […]
Weekly Calendar: Live music, car shows and collectibles swap
Nov. 17. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this week around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Tuesday, Nov. 18 Caffeine for the Soul 10:30 am | Nov. 18. Join Chabad of Lake Norman as we get together to socialize, inspire, and learn with one another over a […]
Weather: Another beautiful fall forecast
Nov. 17. We’re looking at a perfect fall forecast in the coming days as we get ready for Thanksgiving next week. Friday night looks like the perfect weather to get out and support the Hough Huskies as they advance in the next round of the NCHSAA football playoffs. Today: Sunny, with a high near 63. […]
Downtown master plan on tonight’s town board agenda
Nov. 17. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the proposed downtown master plan this evening beginning at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. The plan represents the culmination of 18 months of work aimed at shaping the future of downtown Cornelius in both the near and long term. […]
Hough blows out Palisades to advance in the playoffs
Nov. 14. By Ryan Moxin. Hough opened its second-round playoff game with a 47-yard run by junior quarterback Ethan Royal on the first snap of the game, setting up a 35-yard rushing touchdown by sophomore running back Jamarion Morrison just 31 seconds into the first quarter.
Meck County updates towns on immigration enforcement
Nov. 14. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden has notified local towns that personnel from U.S. Customs and Border Protection could arrive in the Charlotte area as early as this weekend. The town of Davidson emailed residents Thursday night, noting that immigration enforcement is not a function of the town’s police department. Immigration status and enforcement […]
Weekend weather: Go fly a kite
Nov. 14. Pleasant fall temperatures return this weekend, with a high in the mid-70s on Sunday. There’s always one or two weekends each fall when the winds pick up and blow most of the leaves off the trees. Sunday looks like a great day to grab the kids or grandkids and head outside to learn […]
Hough hosts second round playoff matchup
Nov. 14. By Ryan Moxin. Hough returns to the field tonight at home to take on Palisades in the second round of the NCHSAA 8A playoffs. The Huskies (10-0) earned a first-round bye. The Pumas (8-3) were runners-up in the Southwest 7A/8A Conference and advanced in the first round with a 26-23 win over South […]
Tired of cooking on Thanksgiving? We have you covered.
Nov. 14. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you don’t feel like spending a day in the kitchen whipping up a home-cooked meal, several local spots are offering to do the cooking for you. Torrence & Knox The new restaurant in Shops on the Green is offering a Let Our Family Cook for […]
