Cornelius News
Despite how much fun I am, a party animal I am not
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Aug. 9. I used to like parties, but I don’t really like them anymore. Or I guess, I like certain types of parties? I’m not sure. Let’s unpack this together. I definitely used to like parties. College parties were fun because there was no small talk. You swapped names, […]
EarthTalk: What’s really going on with tech companies going green?
Dear EarthTalk: Which of the big tech companies are considered the greenest now? – B.P. via email Aug. 9. As global demand for sustainable practices intensifies, the race among major tech companies to adopt green practices has become highly competitive. Many tech giants, including Microsoft, Apple and Google are pursuing demanding sustainability goals. Microsoft has […]
Town Hall closed due to Debby; scattered power outages in Cornelius
Aug. 8. Cornelius Town Hall will be closed due to Tropical Storm Debby and potentially unsafe driving conditions. Residents may call Town Hall if there is a need to do so at 704-892-6031. —Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools says all their buildings are closed as well. —Mecklenburg County offices are also closed including parks. —CharMeck 311 and […]
Helfrich vs. Bales: Competitive race will go down to the wire
LOCAL POLITICS | By Dave Vieser Aug. 8. Considerable political interest emerged during the past two weeks as the nation’s Presidential election took an unprecedented turn. However, interest is also rising locally in one race which political experts from both sides of the aisle consider ‘competitive.’ It’s the House District 98 showdown which features Republican […]
Weekender Aug. 8-11: Music, movies, farmers markets
Thursday, Aug. 8 EXPLORE: Community Concert Doors at 11am; live music 11:30 am-12:30 pm | Aug. 8. Full-band community concert series featuring local talent hosted by Dear Soul Music Co. Guests are welcome to bring their own lunches during concert time. Free. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville. LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm […]
ASC grants include North Meck artists, endeavors
Aug. 7. Cornelius artist Meredith Connelly has landed a five-figure grant from the Arts & Sciences Council which has invested $4.3 million in Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s creative sector in FY 2023-24, including nearly $1.5 million to support the creative individuals and artists whose work is “strengthening the cultural community.” Connelly received $11,000 to support a community-centric curated […]
Cornelius Home Sales
Aug. 6. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 6/20/2024 $420,000 Bobby & Fren Perry to Michelle Louise Wayland-Smith, 11337 Heritage Green Dr. 6/21/2024 $1,180,000 Rungson & Juliet Samroengraja to Christopher Church & Brandy Norman, 16500 Morecambe Dr. 6/26/2024 $3,400,000 Christopher Opie & Barbara Opie to Sharon McAfee & Jeffrey […]
Big Day at the Lake: Year 20 in the books
Aug. 4. On Saturday July 20, more than 350 Bigs, Littles, Boat Hosts and volunteers gathered separately and together for Year 20 of Big Day at the Lake. Boat Hosts took the children and their mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Carolinas for a morning of swimming, boating and tubing on Lake Norman. The […]
Weekly Calendar Aug. 5-11: National Night Out, ‘Footloose,’ concerts
Tuesday, Aug. 6 National Night Out 5:30-7:30 pm | Aug. 6. Cornelius Parks & Recreation joins the Cornelius Police Department in hosting our annual National Night Out event. This free public event promotes community safety and crime prevention. Enjoy an evening filled with family fun, including children’s activities, food, entertainment and more. Smithville Park,19710 S. […]
Fondo coming back to Davidson Aug. 18
Aug. 2. The Lake Norman Gran Fondo is a three-route bike ride that starts and ends in Davidson on Aug. 18. The routes: —75 Mile Gran Fondo 7:30 am Start —50 Mile Medio 8 am Start —35 Mile Piccolo 8 am Start The Village Green will host all event activities. The riders are welcomed back […]
