Cornelius News
Weekender: Halloween is coming
Oct. 30. Here is a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Thursday, Oct. 30 Safety and Transportation Town Hall 6:30-8 pm | Oct. 30. Rep. Beth Helfrich will host a Town Hall focused on public safety and transportation, joined by all […]
Tell Giselle: Reuniting with estranged relatives
Oct. 29. This is the second week of our new advice column from Giselle Massi, a former Antiquity resident, that will run every Wednesday in the newsletter. “Someone who is friendly with my younger brother let me know my brother is talking about meeting me to patch things up. Although he dropped away from the […]
Visit Lake Norman announces photo contest winners
Oct. 29. Visit Lake Norman unveiled the winners of its 11th annual Capture Lake Norman photo contest. This year’s contest received more than 145 photo submissions from residents and visitors showcasing scenic views, lake activities and lifestyle. Participants entered photos by posting on social media using #CaptureLKN or submitting them through the contest entry page […]
Mt. Zion’s 86th annual BBQ on Saturday
Oct. 29. The Mt. Zion BBQ will take place for the 86th year on Saturday, Nov. 1. Since its beginning in 1939, the event has offered the Cornelius community an opportunity to gather for a meal, greet old friends and welcome new ones. “We do it the old way,” said Chuck Windell, who has been […]
Rep. Helfrich hosts town hall on public safety and transportation
Oct. 28. By Dave Vieser. State lawmaker Beth Helfrich (D) will hold a Town Hall focusing on public safety and transportation this Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson. Helfrich, whose district includes most of Cornelius and portions of Davidson and Huntersville, will host the event. She […]
Q&A: Guide to physical health through mental fitness
Oct. 28. Fitness expert and renowned mind-body coach Dave Morrow was sitting in a West Virginia hospital fighting for his life two years ago. The longtime fitness enthusiast had multiple broken bones and lacerations from a car accident on a snowy night in December, and doctors told him he might lose his arm. Flash forward […]
When will we see action from the parks and recreation bond?
Oct. 28. By Dave Vieser. In November 2024, a $20 million parks and recreation bond was approved by 11,071 Cornelius voters — nearly a 60% majority. Now, almost a year later, residents are asking when they can expect to see action. Based on the town’s financial projections, the first bond sale cannot be considered by […]
Huskies beat Myers Park, eye conference championship
Oct. 25. Ryan Moxon. Hough ran away late against Myers Park on Friday night to move to 9-0 on the season and set up a matchup with 4-5 Hopewell this week to seal a conference championship title. The Mustangs put three points on the board after a scoreless first quarter for both teams. The Huskies […]
Hough’s Gilroy wins state 8A tennis title
Oct. 27. Hough senior tennis standout Devin Gilroy won the individual state title in girls high school tennis on Saturday in straight sets. She handily won the match 6-3, 6-1 over Shreyal Uniyal of Green Level at the Millbrook Exchange Center in Raleigh. Gilroy only dropped seven games and zero sets over her three match […]
Hough travels to Myers Park for big conference matchup
Oct 24. By Ryan Moxon. After a string of blowouts in recent weeks, Hough faces a formidable opponent tonight in Charlotte as the Huskies take on Myers Park in a matchup likely to determine the Greater Charlotte 7A/8A Conference champion. Hough is currently the top-ranked 8A team in the state in the latest Charlotte Observer […]
