Monday, Sept. 23 Pumpkin Picking Pumpking picking at Carrigan Farms begins. Carrigan Farms grows acres and acres of jack-o-lantern pumpkins. Customers will get to experience picking their pumpkin right off the vine. Make a reservati0n. Carrigan Farms, 1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy., Mooresville 28115. Wednesday, Sept. 25 Jazzin’ with The Seniors 10-11 am | ept. 25. […]
Sept. 20. By Dave Vieser. The sidewalk in front of the Junker apartment project on West Catawba adjacent to the old Wher-rena business has been blocked off by a chain link fence, forcing pedestrians to move very close to traffic. Town officials say they are aware of the situation, but not much is happening to […]
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the story with so-called “deadbeat dams” causing ecosystem problems across the country? — George H., Seattle, WA Sept. 20. The invention of dams was certainly one of humanity’s most innovative feats of engineering. Able to harness power from the water currents, reserving water and effectively controlling floods, dams have been crucial to […]
Sept. 20. NCDHHS is encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine. Both vaccines have been updated for the new flu and COVID-19 virus strains that will continue to spread this fall and winter. Flu shots are now available; and different types of COVID-19 vaccines are available this fall […]
Thursday, Sept. 19 Learn to Play Euchre 4-6 pm | Sept. 19. Mark McDonald from Loan Depot will walk you through how to play, step-by-step. Once you master the game, you’re going to want to sign up with your favorite partner and play in the Sept. 29 tournament. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius Friday, […]
Sept. 17. “Don’t Lose Heart,” a multi-faceted storytelling production that features a personal story interwoven with Smithville stories will take place at the Cain Center for the Arts at 7 pm on Nov. 2. Storyteller Maurice J. Norman, who will be accompanied by a live quintet from the Charlotte Strings Collective, focuses on the individuals […]
Sept. 16. Cornelius Police are investigating a pipe bomb threat that resulted in the evacuation of Bailey Middle School and a modified lockdown at nearby Hough High. The threat came in to the school by phone at 10:30 am. More than 15 buses shuttled Bailey students to the old Foamex plant parking lot at the […]
Sept. 16. By Donna Randazzo. A new French bakery on Statesville Avenue brings an authentic taste of France to Cornelius. Cocotte sold out an array of fresh-bake goods within two hours of opening in August. Owners Alexandre Darbousset and Angela Yeo use flour from Grands Moulins de Paris, baking croissants, pastries, flan and breads daily. […]
Sept. 16. The Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg will contribute four pieces of outdoor musical play equipment to Cain Park, the green area on the south side of the Cain Center for the Arts. The donation, valued at $20,000, will be among the discussion items at tonight’s Town Board meeting. Quotable “The enhancement of Cain […]
Thursday, Sept. 19 Learn to Play Euchre 4-6 pm | Sept. 19. Mark McDonald from Loan Depot will walk you through how to play, step-by-step. Once you master the game, you’re going to want to sign up with your favorite partner and play in the Sept. 29 tournament. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius Friday, […]