June 16. The Cross Country Trail at Fisher Farm will be closed for Fall 2025 because of an upcoming stream restoration project. This important environmental initiative will help protect local waterways, improve habitat for native species, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the park’s natural resources, according to Davidson Parks and Recreation. Quotable “While we […]
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. 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 […]
Dec. 15. By Dave Vieser. Community meetings have been scheduled this week to give residents more information about Novant Health’s two proposed medical facilities in Cornelius. Both meetings will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Woody Washam Jr. Community Room at Town Hall. Community meetings are required by the town before rezoning applications […]
Menorah Lighting at Birkdale Village Dec. 12. Sunday at sunset marks the beginning of the eight-night celebration of Hanukkah, and Chabad of Lake Norman will hold its 7th annual Hanukkah Festival at Birkdale Village to commemorate the occasion. The celebration is free and open to the public, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Festivities include the lighting […]
Dec. 12. Three Cornelius students will perform in Prancer, a new holiday theater production that begins tonight at Community School of Davidson. Photo by Sheri Weber Based on the 1989 film of the same name, Prancer tells the story of a young girl who recently lost her mother and befriends a reindeer she believes is […]
Dec. 12. By Ryan Moxon. A big play in Hough’s defensive secondary sealed the victory Thursday night as the Huskies beat the Millbrook Wildcats 21–0 to win their first football state championship in school history. “We had our ups and downs tonight, and offensively we kind of got stagnant a little bit, but at the […]