Cornelius News
Don’t use fire pits, please, as burn ban remains in effect
March 31. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management is reminding residents that the statewide burn ban remains in effect. Because of increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide until further notice. The burn ban prohibits all open burning, no matter the distance to […]
Seven students at Lakeside Charter qualify for national history competition in Orlando
March 31. Seven students from Lakeside Charter Academy were winners in the regional round of the Great History Challenge at Winthrop University on March 25. Their exceptional performance earned them a spot at the National competition in May, to be held in Orlando over the Memorial Day weekend. The students are: Colton Garris – 6th […]
Marine safety improves in wake of new rental regulations
March 27. By Dave Vieser. Boaters are hopeful the Lake Norman Marine Commission’s (LNMC) new Boat Rental Regulations have improved safety on the lake. There was one fatality in 2024 related to an unlicensed boat rental company. Why it matters Lake Norman, the largest lake in North Carolina, saw 28 boating-related deaths between 2012 and […]
Weekender March 27-30: Bach Festival, Country Music Festival and more
Thursday, March 27 A.J. Ghent & His Singing Guitar 7 pm | March 27. Viral influencer, singer, songwriter, and slide guitarist AJ Ghent is captivating audiences nationwide with his live performances, showcasing the therapeutic power of his “Singing Guitar.” By creating soundscapes that deeply resonate with listeners, Ghent is redefining the concert experience, transforming each […]
Improvements at Hwy. 21 and Westmoreland take shape
March 26. By Dave Vieser. It’s taken years of headaches, but finally a left-turn lane for eastbound traffic has been created at the Westmoreland Road/Highway 21 intersection. Motorists can thank Atrium Hospital for getting the added lane done, along with a complete resurfacing of the intersection, and the addition of new traffic signals. The resurfacing […]
Save the date and get ready for 4 fun events
March 26. Get ready for some spring fun with an egg hunt in your yard, family campout, cardboard boat regatta or a Hop into Spring. Registration required for some activities. Egg My Yard! Get into the holiday spirit with a special surprise visit. Choose between 25 or 50 candy- and toy-filled eggs hidden in your […]
Seaboy opens tomorrow on N. Main
March 25. Seaboy Restaurant and Bar opens tomorrow on North Main in Cornelius, focusing on “good food, community and sustainability.” The cozy—and hip at the same time—eatery is in the former DanielSan space at 20822 North Main. There are 10 tables in the dining room, with more seating on the patio. Owner Jonathan Cox, the […]
Update: Power restored at 3:05 pm
March 25. Power went out around 8:15 am for about 1,600 Duke Energy customers in areas on either side of Jetton Road, inbound from West Catawba. Power was restored shortly after 3 pm. The original estimated time of restoration was 11:15 am and then it was revised to 5:30 pm. The cause of the outage […]
Weekly calendar March 24 – 30: Theater, music and more
Tuesday, March 25 Armour After Dark: Lake Town Stories 7:30 pm | March 25. Inspired by the legendary organization The Moth, Lake Town Stories will be a live night of community storytelling. Anyone who is interested in performing can bring a 5-minute personal narrative that relates to the evening’s theme. Storytellers will be selected in […]
Spring cleaning? Don’t forget to check attics and chimneys for bats
March 24: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) recommends that homeowners check now for bats that may be getting into their home and evict them responsibly before pup-rearing season begins on May 1. Bats are highly beneficial, offering free pest control by devouring nearly their own body weight in insects each night. Their hunger for insects peaks during pup-rearing season, which […]
