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MAU5 comes to Cornelius Saturday night
March 27. MAU5, a Charlotte-based 90’s alternative cover band, will bring an electrifying night of alternative rock hits to the Tropicana Saturday March 29. This high-energy performance features top tracks from the 90’s alternative rock scene that defined a generation. The show starts at 10 pm.
Tex-Mex style restaurant will open in former Waterman space next year
Charlotte restaurateur Rob Duckworth plans to open a new eatery in the old Waterman space on Bailey Road at Hwy. 21. Chili Willi’s, a Tex-Mex cantina concept, is expected to open next year across from the new Atrium Lake Norman hospital. Duckworth is the owner of such local mainstays at Link & Pin and Duckworth’s […]
Seaboy opening with a full house tonight
March 26. Seaboy Restaurant and Bar, which opens tonight on North Main in Cornelius, is fully booked through Saturday. Owner Jonathan Cox, the chef who has led kitchens for Jon Dressler of Rare Roots Hospitality, has eight people on staff. The dining room has 10 tables but there is outside seating as well. The cozy restaurant […]
Police Blotter: March 19-25
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250319038 Comm Threats 17015 Kenton Dr 10:13:26 03/19/25 ASN Krissy Bailey 250321040 Fraud 20221 W Catawba Av 12:51:40 03/21/25 ASN Carolinas Telco Federal 250322030 Animal Bite 19204 Spring Lilly Ct 09:15:22 03/22/25 CLO Cayle & Jessica Modra 250322036 Person Weapon […]
Instrument Discovery Day this Saturday
March 26. The North Carolina Youth Orchestra, formerly the Cornelius Youth Orchestra, will hold Instrument Discovery Day Saturday March 29 at 10 am. The free, 90-minute event lets students and families try out all of the instruments that comprise the orchestra. Students and attendees will be guided through their experience with each instrument by experienced […]
Downtown Master Plan community meeting is March 26
March 24. The Town of Cornelius will host a Downtown Master Plan community meeting on Wednesday, March 26 at Town hall from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. The goal of this meeting is to share progress on the Downtown Master Plan, and hear from the public on the draft core area, branding and transportation designs. […]
Happy Hour Rotary group raised $40K for non-profits
March 24. Lake Norman Men That Cook raised $40,000 to be split between 15 local charities. Challengers in the food competition cooked for Westmoreland Wheelhouse, The Huntersville Police Emergency Relief Fund, Yay Day Foundation, Lake Norman Kiwanis, Bridge of Hearts, Angels & Sparrows, Hinds Feet Farm, Mababu Live, Hough High School JROTC, Feed-NC, Lydia’s Loft, […]
Weekend Weather: Cool start, sunny and breezy
March 21. Sunny, breezy weekend starts cool, ends warm. Friday: Sunny, high near 63. West wind around 8 mph. Saturday: Sunny, high near 74. Wind 7 to 13 mph, gusts as high as 28 mph. Sunday: Sunny, high near 75. Winds up to 22 mph. Monday: 50 percent chance of showers, high near 70. Tuesday: […]
EarthTalk: What should we do with old electronics?
Dear EarthTalk: Can we do a better job repurposing outdated technology instead of trashing it? —R.T Smith, via e-mail March 21. The annual production of “e-waste”—electronic products that have reached the end of their useful life and tossed—is rising by 2.6 million tons globally, on track to reach 82 million tons by 2030. While recycling […]
Speed limit now 35 mph on Bethel Church
March 20. Attention motorists: The new speed limit is 35 mph on Bethel Church Road. Signs went up yesterday, lowering the speed limit from 45 mph to a more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly 35 mph. The speed limit reduction was approved by the NCDOT after a request from the Town Board. Bethel Church Road, like Jetton, is […]
