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Peninsula Community Foundation has big year
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 […]
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Dec. 29. By Mark Washburn. Rapid development — a Cornelius constant for more than two decades — is putting a squeeze on the town’s ambitions for more parkland. “Land is No. 1,” said Troy Fitzsimmons, Cornelius Parks and Recreation director, in a presentation to the Newsmakers Breakfast on Nov. 13 at The Peninsula Club. Cornelius […]
Dec. 29. We have expanded our real estate sales to include additional information like bed/bath and square footage. Due to privacy considerations we will no longer publish the names of buyers and sellers. 10/27/25, $1,280,000, 103 Caldwell Ln, 4BR/3.5BA, New Neighborhood/Old Davidson, 4,800 sq ft, Built 2003 10/27/25, $2,850,000, 17509 Gillican Overlook Rd, 6BR/5BA, River […]
Dec. 29. Whether you’re looking for live music, a seven-course meal, bowling or a jumpstart on that New Year’s resolution to learn how to ballroom dance, there’s something for everyone on New Year’s Eve. Here is a sampling of parties with all information coming from online event listings. Harp & Crown LKN Looking for early […]
Dec. 26. Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, a weeklong African American cultural holiday, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, honoring heritage, community, and shared values through rituals, feasts, and its Seven Principles: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith. As part of the celebration, the Harvey B. Gantt […]
Dec. 26. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Friday, Dec. 26 Primal’s 11th Birthday Bash Noon – 10 pm | Dec. 26. Celebrating the only way we know how—wild, loud, and full of beer. Join us for a day […]
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 […]
