Aug. 4. By Dave Vieser. It will be a busy evening at Cornelius Town Hall as the Board of Commissioners considers rezoning applications for two separate projects and receives an initial presentation for a proposed 31-unit housing development on Old Statesville Road. Cashmere Building The public hearing for the proposed six-story Cashmere mixed-use building will […]
Dec. 17. The finalists in the town’s annual Deck the House decorating contest are set, and voting is now underway through Dec. 21. There are 11 challengers across two categories: Traditional and Griswold. The Traditional category features what the town describes as a “normal amount of lights,” while the Griswold category is geared toward a […]
Dec. 17. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “An elderly relative is in the hospital and is expected to remain there through the holidays but then be discharged to a rehab facility. This is a new experience so I’m looking for ideas for how it could be […]
Dec. 17. By Lindsay Martell. December is never, ever known for its slowness. The glut of festivities surrounding Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa reach a fever pitch, and when you throw in Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Small Business Tuesday, it’s just…a lot. I remind myself to take more than a few breathers, and just lean […]
Dec. 16. By Dave Vieser. Newly elected Cornelius Mayor Denis Bilodeau has promised to make transportation a central focus of his administration, and at the town board meeting on Monday night, commissioners unanimously approved the appointments of Robby Carney and Wayne Herron as Cornelius’ representatives on the Lake Norman Transportation Commission. The commission advocates at […]
Dec. 16. By Jon Show. When the kids were young, Christmas was the most exciting time of the year, but I’m tired of the insane amount of effort it takes to carry on all the traditions. We still like to pick out the tree and decorate it, but you can tell the kids are doing […]
Dec. 16. Suffolk Punch’s long-awaited opening in Birkdale Village is finally here. The Charlotte-based brewery opened its doors this past weekend as construction continues on the remainder of the building. The downstairs interior is open and features a long bar with seating for 12 to 15 people, along with six small tables that accommodate an […]
Dec. 15. 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. 15 Modern Holiday Calligraphy for Beginners 6:30-8 pm | Dec. 15. A festive workshop of holiday fun and pretty lettering for beginners. Lost Worlds Brewing. Weird Girl Litfic Book […]
Dec. 15. By Ryan Moxon. The Lake Norman Giants claimed a Pop Warner national championship on Saturday, the highest title in the nation’s largest youth football organization. The 10U Giants, who lost in the championship tournament last year, beat the Mt. Hope Cowboys of Rhode Island 20-0, following earlier playoff wins over teams from Pennsylvania […]