Cornelius News
Meet local business owners at the LKN Chamber Expo
Oct. 9. The trade show granddaddy of them all — the Lake Norman Chamber Expo — takes place Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Huntersville Recreation Center. The event brings together 120 businesses and nonprofits and more than 1,700 attendees for the largest business trade show in the region. The expo runs from 11 a.m. to […]
Weekender: Pups & Pints, Van Morrison tribute, Novant LKN race
Oct. 9. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last minute updates or changes. Thursday, Oct. 9 One Irish Rover: Van Morrison Tribute 7 pm | Oct. 9. Putting together the best of the old, new and eclectic songs of Van Morrison is daunting, […]
New turf, sidewalk improvements coming to Bailey Road
Oct. 9. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board this week approved plans for the replacement of synthetic turf on the two soccer fields at Bailey Road Park. Under the terms of the agreement, Geosurfaces Southeast of Mooresville will remove and dispose of the existing turf and install new turf at a cost of $756,000. […]
Last chance to apply for the MPTA board
Oct. 9. Monday, Oct. 13, is the final day to submit an application to serve on the proposed Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA), which would be formed if the 1% sales tax increase referendum passes on November’s ballot. The MPTA would finance, operate and maintain the public transportation system for its service area. Members of […]
Business Today: Crate diggers have new home for vinyl quests
Oct. 8. Wax heads and vinyl junkies can stop hunting beyond town limits in search of records. Old Town Vinyl, a new record shop near town hall in Cornelius, has opened its doors to music lovers. The cozy shop, tucked next to the Old Town Cornelius Visitor and Information Center and just across the street […]
Girl Scouts hosting food drive on Saturday for Ada Jenkins
Oct. 8. Girl Scout Troops 864 and 2303 will hold a food drive this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the corner of Jetton Road and Peninsula Club Drive, across from the entrance to The Peninsula Club. The drive will benefit the Ada Jenkins Food Pantry, which partners with Nourish Up, formerly […]
McGuire Nuclear Station testing sirens today
Oct 8. Duke Energy will conduct a routine test of the outdoor warning sirens surrounding the McGuire Nuclear Station today. The test, part of regular maintenance to ensure the system is working properly, will take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The sirens are expected to sound for about three minutes. Officials said no […]
October is National Fire Prevention Month
Oct. 8. By Justin Scruggs. Once I noticed the suspicious odor, I knew we had a problem. As a Piedmont Natural Gas technician, I know our customers value safety and reliability. When I’m responding to homes and businesses to service our infrastructure, my focus is always on safety. On this routine call, I approached the […]
Town board approves land acquisition; Blue Heel development
Oct. 7. By Dave Vieser. The Hunter family, which owns vacant farmland just east of Highway 115 in Cornelius, has sought to sell the property for years, to no avail. The first development proposal brought before the town board was withdrawn by the developer, while the second plan, which required rezoning, was rejected by commissioners. […]
Milling About: Celebrating the end of summer around Lake Norman
Oct. 7. By Lindsay Martell. I get it. Everyone loves summer. Vacays at the beach, treks to the mountains, weekend days at the lake. It’s idyllic and bright and photo roll scroll-worthy. We undoubtedly have no shortage of awesome ways to kick back and soak in the deliciousness of it all. But… I love the end […]
