Important Dates
Connect with Cornelius virtually Monday, Oct. 4
Sept. 29. Mayor Washam will host a virtual coffee chat 8:30 am to 9:30 am Monday, Oct. 4. The agenda includes a COVID-19 and vaccine update as well as Mecklenburg County Commissioners George Dunlap, Elaine Powell, Leigh Altman and Pat Cotham. The event concludes with a Q&A session. Cornelius residents and business owners are invited […]
Hooked on Cornelius returns
Sept. 28. Hooked on Cornelius will be held at the upper pond of Robbins Park on Saturday, Oct. 9. There will be two sessions available, 10 am and 11 am, both 45 minutes long. Pre-registration is required as paces are limited. Kids 7-12 will be able to learn how to cast a fishing rod and […]
LKN Chamber plans candidate forums; former mayor and NC senator will moderate
Sept. 28. Former NC Sen. Jeff Tarte will moderate the LKN Chamber candidate forums planned for Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville. The forum for Huntersville is Tuesday, Oct. 5; Cornelius, Oct. 7; and Davidson, Oct. 14. The forums begin at 7 pm. Tarte, the public policy chair of the chamber, was mayor of Cornelius from 2007 […]
Community discussion on Zoom: ‘Shaping Education: Decisions & Impact’
Sept. 21. With Critical Race Theory a topic of discussion nationwide, Unity in Community North Mecklenburg (UiC) will hold a two-part virtual forum to discuss education in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Session 1: Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 6:30-8:00pm Guest speakers include: NC Sen. Natasha Marcus, CMS Board Member Jennifer De La Jara, and CMS Assistant Superintendent […]
Legislative redistricting hearings Wednesday, Thursday
Sept. 20. By Dave Vieser. A joint committee from the NC House of Representatives and Senate will conduct two hearings on redistricting this week in the Mecklenburg/Iredell County area: —3 pm Wednesday at Central Piedmont Community Colleges Uptown Charlotte —3 pm Thursday at the Iredell County Campus of Mitchell Community College You can also make […]
Praise in the Park is Saturday at Smithville Park
Sept. 17. One of the longest running free, family-friendly festivals returns to Cornelius this weekend. Praise in the Park is an annual event that features local, regional, and national gospel artists along with food and educational and inspirational vendors. Performances Performers include Bonita Bourney-Simmons, Tiffani Lewis, Gary Mumford, Tawanna Ross, Cassandra O’Neal, Frankie & the […]
Eclectic concert for eclectic times
UPDATED. Sept. 17. Celebrate the return of live music as the Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble presents a preview of music from an eclectic season for eclectic times. The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble will headline the Concert on the Green program this Sunday, Sept. 19, from 6-7:30 pm in downtown Davidson. […]
Vaccine clinic Monday at Davidson Town Hall
Sept. 15. Mecklenburg County Public Health will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Davidson Town Hall from 2 pm to 6 pm Monday, Sept. 20 The vaccine is free, and no photo ID or insurance is needed. Everyone meeting the age requirement of 12 years or older can be vaccinated, regardless of immigration status. The […]
For the kids: First responder vehicles Saturday at Birkdale Village
Sept. 13. Fire trucks, police cars and rescue boats will take over Birkdale Village for “Safety Saturday” on Sept. 18. The event lets kids celebrate and learn about local first responders—and jam to a live DJ. Participating organizations include the Cornelius Lake Patrol Division, Huntersville Police Department and the Huntersville Fire Department.
The Amazing Maize Maze is open
Rural Hill will host its Amazing Maize Maze starting Sept. 11 with advance ticket purchase and masks required. You will navigate—or get lost in—seven acres of corn. The activity lends itself to socially-distanced, outdoor, family friendly fun. The corn maze will be open weekends starting Sept.11, weekdays starting Sept.14. The maze will be open until […]
