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Scarrigan Farms ready to haunt your dreams
Oct. 3. Carrigan Farms transforms into Scarrigan Farms this weekend to the delight and terror of anyone 12 years and older. “If you’re looking for intense Halloween horror, this is it,” said event organizers. “Whether your fear is spiders, snakes, tight spaces, complete darkness or demons, it makes no difference because if you have a […]
Weekend weather: Time to open up the windows
Oct. 3. Autumn is in full swing. The tides will turn (at least in the short term) for the 1-3 Panthers or the 1-3 Dolphins on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, let’s hope it’s for the former. Get out and enjoy the weather this weekend. Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind […]
Business Today: OTPH closing to make way for redevelopment
Oct. 3. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius version of Cheers, better known as the Old Town Public House (OTPH), will close in January, according to a message posted on social media this week. The popular gathering spot on Catawba Avenue near the Cain Center will shut its doors permanently to make way for new development […]
Scare tactic: Halloween decor contest now open
Oct. 2. The annual Cornelius Halloween Decorating Contest is now open to anyone interested in competing for the town’s most spook‑tacular home. The submission window runs from Oct. 1–14. The contest is limited to exterior decorations, which must be appropriate for children. Participants agree to have one or more photos of their decorated home, along with […]
Weekender: Vanderpump Rules star rocks Boatyard
Oct. 2. Here is a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Friday, Oct. 3 First Fridays 5-7 pm | Oct. 3. A gallery crawl type of event showcasing artworks from local artists, music and shopping; most businesses will stay open. Main […]
Business Today: New commerce center in Huntersville
Oct. 2. Opus has completed construction on the Huntersville Commerce Center, a 131,000-square-foot industrial building in The Park – Huntersville. The project marks the developer’s first in the greater Charlotte market as it looks to expand its footprint in the Southeast. Colliers is handling leasing for the property. “Charlotte has seen tremendous growth in recent […]
Strong senior leadership brings out the best in Hough tennis team
Oct. 1. The Hough girls tennis team is off to a hot start this fall, highlighted by stellar team performances, strong senior leadership and the solid play of a state title contender. Hough’s record is 6-1 with its only loss so far this season came against rival Myers Park, a perennial contender for the state […]
Bailey pickleball complex official grand opening Oct. 2
Oct. 1. The wait is over, again, for Lake Norman pickleball players, who will finally gain access to the brand-new, 10-court pickleball complex at Bailey Road Park tomorrow after last weekend’s grand opening was rained out. Cornelius Parks and Recreation will hold a grand opening ceremony tomorrow morning to officially open the facility. The event […]
Full house at LKN Chamber’s election candidate forum
Sept. 30. The candidates for mayor and town board presented to a full house at Cornelius Town Hall on Monday night during the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce’s election candidate forum. All three mayoral candidates and all six town board candidates attended the event, which drew about 70 residents — enough to fill nearly every […]
Police Blotter: Sept. 17-25
As reported by the Cornelius Police Department Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250917052 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 12:14:00 09/17/25 ACT Home Depot 250917053 Larceny 20605 Torrence Chapel Rd 12:14:00 09/17/25 ASN Ulta Beauty 250917080 Fraud 19516 Smith Cir 15:41:22 09/17/25 ACT Paulette Hubbard 250918052 Fraud 8728 Magnolia Estates Dr 15:12:41 09/18/25 ASN […]
