Wideni77.org founder speaks out on toll lane risks

June 18 Kurt Naas, a member of the Cornelius Transportation Advisory Board and a Concord business owner, says the proposed I-77 public private partnership would require toll revenues and income that have been "historically unattainable." In a post on wideni77.org — an organization which opposes tolling I-77 — he writes that there is considerable risk for taxpayers even if private business appears to foot most of the $500 million-plus bill for widening I-77 between Mooresville and Charlotte. To read his analysis, click here.

Arrests, Citations and Accidents

May 13-June 10, 2013, as reported by the Cornelius Police Department.

Arrests, citations and accidents

Arrests, citations and accidents May 13-June 10 reported by the Cornelius Police Department.

Turner, Chad Waylan (W M, 23) Charge of Misuse of 911, M (M), at 19519 Waverunner Ln, Cornelius, on 05/13/2013.

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Old Paths Quartet set to perform at Bethel Presbyterian Church

June 18 Bethel Presbyterian Church is hosting a free concert featuring the Old Paths Quartet on Sunday, June 30 at 7 p.m. Old Paths Quartet is a premier gospel group hailing from Atlanta, GA. They’ve recently been nominated for the Top 5 Horizon Group of the Year Award. The concert will take place in the church’s sanctuary (19920 Bethel Church Rd., Cornelius). Directly following, a meet and greet will be help with refreshments. For more information, call Daria Bodenheimer at 704-892-0546.

Adult Tennis state championships coming to Lake Norman

UPDATE (June 18) The Lake Norman Tennis Association (LNTA) and Visit Lake Norman (VLN) will host the 2013 North Carolina United States Tennis Association (USTA) League Adult State Championships from June 27th to June 30th.  More than 1,500 of the top 18 and over competitors from across the state are anticipated to travel to compete in the four-day tournament.

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Bethel Presbyterian's Sewing Ministry hosts an American Girl tea party

June 18 The Sewing Ministry group from The Bethel Presbyterian Church is hosting an American Girl Tea Party on Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The party will be held in the Family Life Center at Bethel Presbyterian (19920 Bethel Church Rd., Cornelius). Tickets purchased prior to the event cost $10 per child and $5 for adults. Prices at the door escalate to $12 for children and $6 for adults. Girls are invited to bring their favorite 18” doll. Along with lunch, raffles for doll clothes and the American Girl Doll of the Year, Saige, will take place.

Bethel Presbyterian Church hosts Vacation Bible School

June 12 Bethel Presbyterian Church (19920 Bethel Church Rd., Cornelius) will host “Kingdom Rock” Vacation Bible School from Friday, July 19 to Monday, July 22. Children ages 4 through 5^th grade are invited to attend. Vacation Bible School will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on Friday. Saturday and Sunday hours are from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The last day’s festivities will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To register or find out more information about the event, visit bethel-pc.org. 

Community Chorus open house

June 18 North Mecklenburg Community Chorus will hold an Open House Aug. 26 at 7 pm at Community in Christ Lutheran Church, 7621 Norman Island Drive. NMCC is looking for talented singers to join one of the biggest and oldest local community groups in the area. There are no auditions to join the main chorus. Rehearsals are every Monday at 7, all geared toward the annual Christmas concert. To register go to www.NMCchorus.org or call (704) 644-7368 for more information.

Special exercise program for arthritis at Senior Center

June 12 The North Mecklenburg Senior Center will offer a special Arthritis Foundation exercise program beginning Monday  June 19. The free seven-week class will be held Monday and Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. The program is taught by certified instructors, each of whom have completed in-depth training on arthritis and the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program.

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