Cornelius News
Cocktail contraction: North Carolina among states drinking less
Sept. 2. Did you notice fewer people drinking over the holiday weekend, or out at a restaurant recently? If so, it’s part of a trend. In 2019, North Carolina recorded its highest share of adults who drink at 53.3%. But by 2023, that share had fallen to 49.2%—a decrease of 4.1 percentage points. Millions of […]
Fall is coming: September events
Sept. 2. Magician Mark Clearview. One half of Florida Georgia Line. 9/11 tribute and more. Get out this month and experience the best of what Lake Norman has to offer. Tuesday, Sept. 2 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga […]
Huskies dominate Independence in week two
Aug 30. The Hough Huskies rolled past Independence 35-0 on Friday night to improve to 2-0. Hough scored 14 points in both the first and second quarters, opening with a 53-yard touchdown pass from Ethan Royal to wide receiver Jayden White on the second play of the game. Royal completed 9 of 14 passes for […]
Huskies head to Independence for week two matchup
Aug. 29. By Kyle Moxon. The Huskies take on the Patriots tonight in a non-conference matchup at Independence High School in Charlotte. Both teams are coming off big season opening wins against South Carolina schools. Hough beat South Pointe last week at Bank of America Stadium and Independence bested Gaffney in the upstate. The Huskies […]
This month in print: Campaign season in full swing
Aug. 29. The September print edition of Cornelius Today begins hitting mailboxes this weekend in all homes and businesses in the 28031 zip code. A PDF of the print issue will also be available for download starting Tuesday at www.CorneliusToday.com. Highlights include: • Q&A with all three mayoral candidates • Hough fall sports preview • […]
ABC store in Cornelius will be open Labor Day
Aug. 29. The Mecklenburg County ABC store in Cornelius will be open Labor Day—good to know if you want a martini by the pool. What’s your pleasure, gin or vodka? More people lean toward a vodka martini, although gin martinis are the original. Click here for the top home cocktails, complete with recipes. The ABC […]
NC ranks high in study of birth-friendly states
Aug. 28. North Carolina is the fifth most birthing-friendly state, according to a new study published by the Birth Injury Lawyers Group. The ranking is based on the number of hospitals in the state per 100,000 children aged 0-4. The group analyzed data provided by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. North Carolina […]
Charlotte area bucks downward trend in apartment rental prices
Aug 28. The Charlotte metro area ranked as the 39th most expensive city for renters, according to a new study by Zumper, an apartment rental website. Charlotte was the third most expensive city in the Carolinas, trailing Charleston (No. 14) and Durham (No. 37). Other Carolina cities on the list included Asheville (No. 41) and […]
Weekender: Aug. 28-Sept. 1: Live music, war reenactment and Tim Meadows
Friday, Aug. 29 Food Truck Friday 11:30am-1pm | Aug. 29. Bring your friends, family, and co-workers and enjoy lunch from the Sandwich Express. Picnic tables are available for seating. Cain Park. Shovels & Ropes 7:30 pm | Aug. 29. The duo hails from Charleston, SC, and are known for their masterful songcraft, powerful harmonies and […]
No swim advisory lifted for cove near Harborside Drive
Aug. 27. On Tuesday afternoon Mecklenburg County announced that it was lifting the no swim advisory issued on Aug. 23 for the cove near 18603 Harborside Drive in Cornelius. The cove is just east of Lakehouse Wine Bar & Grill. Staff from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services retested water samples for E. coli and fecal coliform […]
