Cornelius News
Pianist of note will perform at the Cain
Jan. 16. Billboard-charting American pianist, composer and Steinway Artist Robin Spielberg, renowned for her emotive and masterful piano artistry, will perform at the Cain Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 9. Spielberg will take the audience on a journey through time and emotions, sharing engaging stories between selections. Concert films produced specifically for the […]
LKNCDC helps make Cornelius housing more affordable
INTERVIEW | By Dave Vieser Jan. 16. The Lake Norman Community Development Corp. (LKNCDC) is adding more families to its list of success stories. The goal of the non-profit is to create affordable housing opportunities for moderate income households in the North Mecklenburg/Lake Norman region. LKNCDC Executive Director Michelle Hoverson, a former associate pastor at […]
Canceled: Concert, discussion Feb. 25 provide perspective on gun violence
CANCELED [Update Jan. 20] Jan. 16. The “After Newtown” program has been canceled. Music at St. Alban’s has canceled the Sunday, Feb. 25 afternoon of music and conversation featuring “After Newtown,” an original composition by Leonard Mark Lewis for euphonium and piano. Thomas Burge, euphonium, will be joined by Lewis on piano in this piece […]
Weekly calendar: Chili cook-off, polar plunge, music and more
Wednesday, Jan. 17 Donation Day for Hough SEM 11am – 9 pm | Jan. 17. Use Code DONATEFRY on the Shack App for pickup, delivery or kiosk when checking out and Shake Shack, 16633 Birkdale Commons Pkwy., Huntersville, will donation 25% of your total purchase to Hough High School Sports and Entertainment Marketing (SEM). Global […]
Kids do what kids do, like grow up
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Jan. 12. This column is called Modern Dad and it dawned on me that I haven’t really written as much about my kids recently. I thought about it for a while and realized I haven’t written as much about them because I don’t see them as much as I […]
Martin Luther King Day event Sunday will also honor Nannie Potts
Jan. 12. Unity in Community North Mecklenburg, Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church and Davidson Presbyterian Church will hold a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration Jan. 14 honoring Nannie Houston Potts as the first and only Black mayor of Cornelius. The event, which starts at 1 pm with a community dinner, features food, music, […]
Wastewater spill on Belle Isle near John Connor
Jan. 12. Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow in the 17300 block of Belle Isle Drive last night. An estimated 900 gallons of sewage reached Lake Norman. Charlotte Water said most homes along the lake that are served by low pressure sewer systems convey waste to a gravity-fed sewer to wastewater treatment plants. […]
Town, county budgeting process getting under way
Jan. 11. Mecklenburg County, which accounts for about two-thirds of your property tax bills, is beginning to shape the next fiscal year’s budget. The first step is a public hearing Jan. 17 at the Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting Speakers will have three minutes to share their thoughts. Email comments to Clerk@MeckNC.gov. The deadline to […]
Weekender Jan. 11-14: MLK celebration; Owl Prowl, Animal Adventure and more
Thursday, Jan.11 Owl Prowl 7:30 pm | Jan. 11. Perfect for families with older children and adults alike, this after-dark adventure lets you experience the Raptor Trail like never before. The event begins with a program where you can get a closer look at one of the resident owl ambassadors. Then, embark on a guided […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances
Jan. 11. Mecklenburg County government, Cornelius Town Hall, Davidson Town Hall and Huntersville Town Hall will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but Davidson is holding a special celebration at 10 am in the Town Hall & Community Center. The keynote speaker is Dr. Hilary Green, James B. Duke […]
