Cornelius News
Town of Davidson undertakes plastic-free challenge in July
June 26. “Plastics” is the classic one-word line from “The Graduate.” The ubiquitous material is everywhere, harms the environment and recycling it is problematic. Indeed, Greenpeace says no more than 6 percent of all discarded American plastic was recycled in 2021. Act locally The Town of Davidson is joining the Plastic Free Challenge during July […]
Heat wave: Today will be the hottest day so far this year; fans available
June 26. Will temperatures hit the century mark today? Maybe not but it will feel hotter. The National Weather Service says today’s high will be near 97, AccuWeather says 99 and WCNC forecaster Larry Sprinkle says it will feel like 102. Look for sunny skies, maybe a few clouds, along with humidity. Thursday Look for […]
Economic trends: On the road to North Carolina
June 25. With 75 percent of Americans saying they will take a road trip rather than fly in 2024, North Carolina is in good shape for more travel spending this summer. North Carolina is the seventh best state for summer road trips, according to a new WalletHub study. WalletHub compared the 50 states based on […]
Charlotte Symphony comes to McGuire Nuclear Station Friday
June 25. McGuire Nuclear Station will host the Charlotte Symphony on the lawn of the EnergyExplorium Friday evening, an annual lakeside event that draws thousands of people. It’s the only nuclear plant in the U.S. to hold an event of this magnitude and it’s free. “Celebrate America” starts at 8:30 pm on June 28, but […]
Community meeting for new development project is June 26
June 25. By Dave Vieser. Should zoning be changed to permit an early childcare center and preschool to be built on a vacant plot at the intersection of West Catawba and Edinburgh Square Drive? Residents will have the opportunity to make their feelings known at a community meeting set for 6 pm Wednesday June 26 […]
Community meeting Wednesday for academy proposed on W. Catawba
June 24. By Dave Vieser. The specific details about an early childcare center and preschool to be built on West Catawba at Edinburgh Square Drive will be unveiled on Wednesday June 26 starting at 6 pm at Cornelius Town Hall. First Hartford Realty Co. of Manchester, CT has applied to the town for a rezoning […]
Weekly Calendar June 24-30: Puzzles, CLT Symphony and more music, ‘9 to 5’
Wednesday, June 26 Puzzle Palooza 5:30-8 pm | June 26.Teams of two will compete against other teams to see who can finish the same 500-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest. There will be prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Participants will also take home their completed puzzle. Must register. Space limited. Cain Center for the Arts, […]
Symphony in the Park and Fireworks on Saturday
June 21. Bring your picnic baskets, chairs and blankets for a free evening of patriotic and popular music under the stars at Bailey Road Park tomorrow, June 22. Gates open at 6 pm. Rockie Lynne is the prelude act followed by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, and then comes a spectacular fireworks show. Concessions will be […]
Weekender June 20-23: Music, fireworks and more
Thursday, June 20 Breakfast with the Blue 9 -10:30 am | June 20. Are you team Chicken Minis or Chicken Biscuit? Either way, join the Cornelius Police for Breakfast with the Blue at Chick-fil-A, 17035 Nat Bynum Ln. LaLaCaboosa 6pm-9pm | June 20. The Catalinas. Grab your lawn chairs/blankets and enjoy an evening of live […]
The 20th Anniversary Big Day at the Lake is one month away
June 20. By Dave Yochum. It took me a little while, but after we moved to Cornelius in 1997, I realized Lake Norman was virtually a private lake. There was limited access then, and no public beach at Ramsey Creek. Even if you lived across the street from the lake, you couldn’t necessarily swim in […]
