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Weekender: Sons of Serendip and holiday events galore
Dec. 4. 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. 4 Owl Prowl 6 pm | Dec. 4. Dive into the nightlife of owls during Owl Prowls at the Carolina Raptor Center. Perfect for families with older children and […]
Christmas in Davidson begins tonight
Dec. 4. Every December, Main Street in Davidson transforms into the holiday wonderland known as Christmas in Davidson — a tradition that welcomes locals and visitors to stroll through a festive downtown filled with lights, music and community cheer. This year, the festivities are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4, through Saturday, Dec. 6, from 6 […]
Schedule set for Exit 28 improvements
Dec. 4. The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded the construction contract for a series of road improvements that will add multiple roundabouts on the west side of Exit 28. Work is scheduled to begin in spring 2026, with completion expected in spring 2028. This marks the second phase of the “roundabout bookends” designed to […]
In-person maternity tours return to Novant Huntersville
Dec. 3. Expectant parents can participate in in-person maternity tours at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center for the first time in more than five years. Novant paused the tours at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting to virtual video tours that allowed people to familiarize themselves with the facility. The return of in-person tours […]
Tell Giselle: Thinking outside the gift box
Dec. 3. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “Looking for ideas for presents that punch above their weight. I’m not only looking for suggestions for things I can buy for others, I’m needing to come up with a list that I can give to others who are […]
Chamber foundation raises $41,000 for children
Dec. 3. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s third annual Thanksgiving breakfast raised about $41,000 for local nonprofits providing pre- and after-school programs, as well as vocational and technical training. Cornelius Early Scholars and Bridge of Hearts will each receive roughly $18,000. The Lake Norman Education Collaborative, which works with local high school students […]
Construction crews ready site at River Rock Manor
Dec. 3. By Dave Vieser. While the commercial development at Alexander Farms remains stalled due to legal and financial issues, it appears that work has begun on the site where River Rock Manor will be built. River Rock Manor, initially approved in 2020, is designed to be a 55+, 142-unit, three-story housing complex on the […]
Esquire recognizes Cornelius restaurant
Dec. 2. Esquire singled out Seaboy restaurant in Cornelius its annual list of the 25 Best New Restaurants in America. “These are the places you hate to leave, but when you do, you leave full,” Esquire wrote. “Full of some of the most deeply personal food you can remember eating, full of joy and ideas […]
New mayor and town board get to work
Dec. 2. By Dave Vieser. When the polls closed after the election two years ago, mayoral candidate Denis Bilodeau watched anxiously as results came in from the Board of Elections. At the end of the night, the differential was only 13 votes, and after an official recount, he lost the race to Mayor Woody Washam […]
Washam, Higgins bid farewell as new mayor and board are sworn in
Dec. 2. By Dave Vieser. With the swearing-in of newly elected town officials, Monday evening’s Town Board meeting was the last for Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam, who served four terms as mayor and three terms as a town commissioner. In his farewell comments to a packed audience, Washam expressed gratitude to the commissioners, town staff […]
