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Step up to the Mikes: Miltich, Tobin interview for LKN Marine Commission
Sept. 9. A Mecklenburg County committee will meet Sept. 10 to interview potential candidates for the new Lake Norman Marine Commission. The county will appoint two members to the commission from a list of five candidates that includes two Cornelius residents – Dr. Mike Miltich and Michael Tobin. Miltich is an active member of the […]
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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 […]
Dec. 22. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this week around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Monday, Dec. 22 Open Mic Night 6-10 pm | Dec. 22. Looking for the best open mic night? Catch raw talent, original jams, and unexpected collabs—all in a laid-back, electric atmosphere. […]
Dec. 22. Elections for both houses of the North Carolina General Assembly will feature competitive races next year. The candidate filing window closed at noon on Friday. The two-person race for the N.C. House in District 98 includes incumbent Democrat Beth Helfrich of Davidson and Republican John Rhodes of Cornelius. Helfrich is serving her first […]
Dec. 19. Jack Dutton, a recent graduate of Hough High School, was among seven people who perished Thursday in a plane crash in Statesville. His father, Dennis Dutton — a career pilot and Lake Norman resident — was also killed. The other victims were NASCAR team owner Greg Biffle; his wife, Cristina; their 5-year-old son, […]
Dec. 19. The Town of Cornelius is launching a seven-week program called Cornelius 101 designed to educate residents about town operations. The interactive program will include hands-on learning opportunities and discussions with representatives from each town department, including planning, parks and recreation, public works, and police and fire. “Participants can expect to gain a deeper […]
