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Weekender: Brooke Lee returns home
Dec. 18. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Thursday, Dec. 18 Sea Glass Trees & Gnomes 2-7 pm | Dec. 18. Stop in and create a super cute holiday tree that can sit out all year. Patch’s Playhouse, Denver. […]
Police Blotter: Dec. 3-9
As reported by the Cornelius Police Department. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition 251203034 Larceny 19215 Chandlers Landing Dr 10:44:00 12/03/25 ASN 251203065 Larceny 18225 Capstan Greens Rd 17:13:00 12/03/25 ASN 251204047 Larceny 20605 Torrence Chapel Rd 14:52:39 12/04/25 ASN 251205055 Fraud 9624 Bailey Rd 15:17:43 12/05/25 ASN 251206056 B&E Residential 9022 Glenashley Dr […]
Meck County host’s inaugural MPTA meeting tonight
Dec. 18. Tonight marks the first meeting of the newly created Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority, formed following voter approval of a sales tax increase to help fund transportation projects. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Valerie Woodard Conference Center, 3205 Freedom Drive, in Charlotte. The new total sales tax rate of 8.5% […]
LC Styled: Elevate your festive wardrobe
Dec. 18. By Laura Cinotti. For me, the holidays are an official season marked on my calendar. Maybe it’s all the sparkle, the lights, the decorations, or holiday parties, but if I’m being truly honest, for me it’s the fashion. Shh, don’t tell anyone. I love any and all excuses to dress up. In fact, […]
Vote now for the best Christmas decor in town
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 […]
Tell Giselle: Small kindnesses through any season
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 […]
Milling About: It’s a beaut, Clark
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 […]
Town approves committee appointments, signage changes
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 […]
Modern Dad: Grinch in a Pinch
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 […]
Suffolk Punch opens in Birkdale
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 […]
