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Weather: Perfect week to patch that tall fescue
Oct. 20. We finally got some much-needed rain on Sunday, but not enough to make up for the dry stretch we’re in. When you’re middle-aged, you look at temperatures like this and think, “Now that’s some great grass-growing weather.” Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Tonight clear, with […]
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Dec. 25. By Jon Show. In the spirit of a holiday season filled with traditions (and to avoid having to work today), we thought it would be fun to start a new tradition around here on Christmas Day. We reached out to a few people around town and asked them to share any unique, special […]
Dec. 24 Need to run out for some last minute grocery store items today because you didn’t take our advice and make a reservation at one of the restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve? Well, we have you covered too. Here are today’s store hours in case your gravy came out lumpy, your daughter […]
Dec. 24. The countdown is on until someone in your family accepts responsibility for the worst chore of all holiday chores – cleaning up on Christmas morning. Mecklenburg County is reminding residents that they can keep holiday waste out of landfills by dropping off approved items at the North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center at […]
Dec. 24. The Peninsula Community Foundation raised more than $450,000 this year and has donated $430,000 so far to local nonprofits. Local charities supported this past year include Smithville Community Coalition, Cornelius Early Scholars, Bags of Hope, Ada Jenkins Center, Hope House, NC Youth Orchestra and Neighborhood CARE Center, among others. “We were especially happy […]
Dec. 23. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “I would like for my Christmas gifts this year, the ones I give, to be memorable. I’d say I’ve done mostly ok the last few holidays, but now that I am making more money, I’d like to do better. […]
Dec. 23. Are you tired of staring at the oven waiting for your prime rib to come to 125 degrees, or stressing over the frozen seventh fish because you forget about it in the back of the freezer? Here are a sampling of local sit down restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve, according to […]
Dec. 23. The votes are in for this year’s Deck the House holiday decorating contest, hosted by the Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department. Finalists were chosen earlier this month in two categories — Griswold and Traditional — and residents voted online to select the winners. Griswold Category Traditional Category
Dec. 22. By Dave Vieser. If it seems like traffic congestion on West Catawba Avenue has been worse lately, you’re right — and it’s not just because of heavier holiday traffic. “The contractor building the convenience store on (West) Catawba near the Nantz Road intersection damaged one of the traffic signal detection loops at the […]
