Cornelius
Town’s leaf vacuums revving up
Nov. 1. The town’s leaf vacuuming begins today and continues through Jan. 31. Leaf vacuuming will begin on Tuesday, November 01, and will run through the end of January 2023. Residents may place their leaves at the curb to be vacuumed. The town will run four trucks the majority of the time between November and […]
Holiday activities along with other fun events coming in November
Trying to figure out what to do this month? This calendar points you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Nov. 1 Brooke M. Bauer, Ph.D.: Becoming Catawba: Catawba Indian Women and Nation-building, 1540-1840 7:30 pm | Nov. 1. Brooke M. Bauer, a citizen of the Catawba Nation of South Carolina and assistant […]
Pioneer Springs Community School gets GO Grant
Nov. 1. Pioneer Springs Community School and teacher Sandra Dixon received a Go Outside “GO Grant” of $3,500 for a project to provide outdoor garden experiences to students and explore hands-on learning environments. GO Grants are funded by The Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council and Trust Fund and are awarded to applicants across the state to […]
Catch ‘em while you can, but you must release them, too
Oct. 31. The Robbins Park Northern Pond has recently been stocked with more than 300 channel catfish. Everyone is welcome to fish but it’s catch and release only. The fishing pier is connected to a nearly 600-foot long boardwalk, and is handicap accessible. NC fishing license requirements apply. Don’t have fishing gear? Take advantage of […]
GoFundMe started for accident survivor
Oct. 25. A GoFundMe page has been started to help with medical costs for Alex Medford who was seriously injured last weekend in the fatal crash on I-77. Her mother is Cornelius resident Sam Marshall Cole. Her daughter’s medical bills are significant, Cole said on the GoFundMe page. “She will be out of work for […]
Weekly agenda Oct. 24-30: All things Halloween and plenty of fall festivals
Here’s highlights of what is going on around Lake Norman this week. Oct. 25 Artist talk with Sabine Gruffat 4:30 – 5:30 pm Oct. 25 | Sabine Gruffat is a digital media artist and award-winning filmmaker. Davidson College, Visual Arts Center VAC-117 Semans Lecture Hall. Environmental Justice Study outreach session 6-8 pm | Oct. 25. […]
Weekender Oct. 20-23: Halloween activities, music and more
Highlights of what is going on around Lake Norman in October. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Through Oct. 27 Annual Artoberfest Noon – 4 pm | Tuesday-Friday. 10am – 2pm | Saturday. Local artists’ work on displayat Mooresville Arts Depot, 103 W. Center Ave., […]
Meteor show tonight and others will run through mid-December
Oct. 21. The Farmer’s Almanac notes the Orionids are themeteors to gracing our night sky. You don’t need any special equipment. In fact, binoculars do not work well for meteor showers. The naked eye is your best tool. Here is what’s coming up and some viewing tips, from the Farmer’s Almanac. Orionids | Oct. 20–21, […]
Cornelius home and property sales
Oct. 19. These recent property transactions in Cornelius were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds Aug. 19-Sept. 16. 8/19/22 $369,000 Joan Brathwaite to James Squatriglia, 16331 Peachmont Drive 8/18/2022 $476,000 Karen Ann Young to David Casavecchia & Christina Lord, 20312 Northport Drive 8/18/2022 $635,000 Garrick & Dana Javidi to Matthew & Megan Toldero, […]
It’s only October, but, baby, it’s gonna be cold outside
Oct. 18. The National Weather Service has updated its freeze warning for the region, including Mecklenburg County. The warning is in effect 2 am to 9 am Wednesday, Oct. 19, as sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees are expected. Impact The frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation, the NWS […]
