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Plan your December activities now; the month is already flying by!
Wednesday, Dec. 4 Holiday Gala 5:30 pm or 8 pm | Dec. 4. The Davidson College choirs, orchestra, Appalachian Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble collaborate with Dance Davidson to bring you your festive holiday favorites and more. Tickets required; call 704-894-2135. $15-$35. Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College. Outdoor Explorers Day – Holiday Ornament Edition […]
Town Board meeting schedule for 2025
Dec. 3. The Cornelius Town Board public meeting schedule for 2025 calls for regular meetings on the first and third Monday of each month with two exceptions: January, when the meeting will be moved to Tuesday Jan. 21 due to the Martin Luther King holiday, and September, when the meeting will take place on Tuesday […]
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: When you need service repairs, get recommendations and ask questions
Dec. 3. Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy offers his advice for various appliances. Choosing an appliance repair company can be very challenging. Our community has seen a large population explosion, which brings service companies from […]
Letter on Thanksgiving and our First Responders
Dec. 2. By Sara Thomas. Last Thursday our family was able to serve the Cornelius Police, EMS and our two Fire Stations Thanksgiving dinner for the 6th year in a row. Thanks to our generous and thoughtful community this has become a tradition. Donors include Mayor Washam, Commissioner Carney, Antiquity Residents and both Harris Teeter […]
Christmas Concert this Saturday at Mt. Zion UMC
Dec. 2. There will be a special Christmas Celebration Concert featuring Heaven’s Reign, a gospel quartet, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 7. Details: Address: 19600 Zion Ave. in Cornelius Doors open: 4 pm Local Performances begin: 4 pm Heaven’s Reign concert begins: 4:30 pm This special benefit concert will support the […]
Funds for planning a new Exit 27 will be discussed at Town Board meeting
Dec. 2. By Dave Vieser. At the Cornelius Town Board meeting tonight, commissioners will be exploring a federal grant which could be used to jumpstart planning for an Exit 27 on I-77. Local government and business officials have been advocating a new exit for many years near the Westmoreland Road crossover, to relieve traffic in Cornelius. […]
Weekly Calendar: Dec. 2-8: Holiday galas and crafts, Christmas in Davidson, North Meck parade
Sunday, Dec. 1 – Sunday, Dec. 8 Gingerbread House Competition Dec. 1-8. See online to register, learn details to enter and the entry deadline. Lake Norman State Park visitors will vote for their favorite house this week. Lake Norman State Park, 759 State Park Rd., Troutman. Monday, Dec. 2 Francophone Film Series Presents: The Devil, […]
Christmas, Hanukkah services?
Dec. 2. Attention church leaders: If your church is holding special services during the upcoming holiday season, let us know via email. In sentence form (not posters), include the name of the church, location, type of service and time. All Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville houses of worship are welcome. Email: corneliustoday@gmail.com.
Crucifix in place for Catholic portion of Mt. Zion Community Cemetery
Nov. 27. Mount Zion Community Cemetery in conjunction with Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte, has dedicated a portion of the cemetery for those of the Catholic faith. The grounds have been consecrated and a crucifix marking the area is now in place. More information: Mount Zion Cemetery at 704-892-8566 or the […]
Space heater, fireplace safety tips
Nov. 27. Temps will plunge in and around Cornelius in the days immediately following Thanksgiving, so many people will be using space heaters and fireplaces. Here are some safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association: —If you must use a space heater, never leave it unattended. Place it on a level, hard and nonflammable […]
