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Weekender: Festivus and holiday markets abound
Dec. 11. 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.11 Annual Holiday Concert 7 pm | Dec. 11. Evening of festive favorites and seasonal classics, performed by the Lake Norman Philharmonic. For this family-friendly event seating will be on […]
Citizens provide feedback on new bike and ped plan
Dec. 11. By Jon Show. Cornelius residents and members of the town’s volunteer advisory boards attended events earlier this week to help guide the development of a new bicycle and pedestrian plan, Connect Cornelius, which town officials and consultants hope to adopt next year. The town’s most recent pedestrian plan was adopted in 2012, and […]
Meck County offering energy bill subsidies
Dec. 11. Mecklenburg County is helping low-income households with energy costs this winter through one-time payments of $300, $400, or $500 under its Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Eligible adults 60 and older, or disabled individuals receiving help through the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services, can apply starting Dec. 10. All other households […]
Hough faces Millbrook in 8A state championship game
Dec. 11. By Ryan Moxon. Hough travels to Chapel Hill tonight to face Millbrook in the school’s first-ever state championship football game. The 13-0 Huskies will meet a 13-0 Millbrook team from Raleigh with similar strengths on both sides of the ball and numerous high-profile college recruits. Both teams boast large, physical lines and stifling […]
Wine Summit coming to Cain Center on Saturday
Dec. 10. The Greater Lake Norman Wine Summit takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Cain Center. Dubbed “the ultimate wine experience,” the event will feature tastings, guest speakers, classroom sessions, dining, prizes and more. Tickets cost $125 and must be purchased online in advance. The event is hosted by The […]
Tell Giselle: Exacerbating an issue with attitude
Dec. 10. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “One of my friends has a young child who is not thriving in school. She is not failing, but she is underperforming. When my friend mentioned this, I could tell she is concerned but I was pretty certain she […]
New development group takes over Alexander Farms
Dec. 10. By Dave Vieser. River Rock Development, a subsidiary of River Rock Capital Partners, along with an investment group that includes several Cornelius residents, has acquired the commercial portion of the Alexander Farms project. The group has officially taken over the final 16 acres of the project, 10 of which are buildable commercial parcels. […]
Town meeting tonight on future pedestrian and bike plan
Dec. 9. The Town of Cornelius is inviting residents to Town Hall tonight to share feedback on walking and biking safety as it prepares a new Bike and Pedestrian Plan. The public is encouraged to drop in from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Woody Washam Community Room to provide ideas and input on bike […]
Police Blotter: Nov. 26 – Dec. 2
Dec. 9. As reported by the Cornelius Police Department. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 251126028 Larceny 20116 W Catawba Av 08:48:00 11/26/25 ASN Jiffy Lube 251128057 B&E Vehicle 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr 18:45:33 11/28/25 ASN Jacks Corner Tap 251120045 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 12:33:00 12/01/25 ASN Home Depot 251202010 Larceny Vehicle 8120 […]
Town issues FAQ to address downtown plan concerns
Dec. 9. The Town of Cornelius posted an FAQ on social media yesterday to address concerns raised by residents during a recent public hearing on the Downtown Master Plan. At the Nov. 17 meeting, many speakers said they supported the idea of a new master plan but opposed its current form, citing impacts on traffic, […]
