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May events start to heat up; take a look and make some plans
Wednesday, May 1 Jazz Combos Spring Concert 7:30 – 9 pm | May 1. Join the Davidson College Jazz Combos for an evening of jazz. Free and open to the public. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College. Thursday, May 2 LangTree Live 6:30 9 pm | May 2. Rattle and Hum, a U2 […]
Delays expected on W. Catawba near Jetton
May 1. By Dave Vieser. Even though Jetton Road Extension has been rebuilt, Cornelius motorists may want to stay away from the busy intersection of West Catawba Avenue and Jetton starting this Friday May 3. The reason: Charlotte Water will be repairing a sewer line at Magnolia Estates Drive. The work will continue through Monday, […]
Rep. Adams addresses tragedy in Charlotte
April 30. US Rep. Alma S. Adams released this statement regarding the tragedy in Charlotte yesterday: “Yesterday, our community witnessed a glaring example of the courage and bravery that our men and women in uniform, our first responders, and our medical professionals exhibit every day. “Three members of the U.S. Marshals’ Fugitive Task Force and […]
Fifth Third celebrates 5/3 by giving back
April 30. Team members at Fifth Third Bank’s two Cornelius branches will celebrate “Fifth Third Day” by volunteering and donating to fight food insecurity in the communities where they live and work. On May 3—aka 5/3—the bank will provide millions of meals across its footprint through a combination of volunteerism, donations and fundraising efforts. Fifth […]
GoFundMe account established for slain officers
April 30. A GoFundMe account has been established by Back The Blue NC for the families of the four law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty yesterday after a routine warrant service went wrong. “Today, we lost some heroes who were just simply trying to keep our community safe,” Charlotte-Mecklenburg police Chief Johnny […]
Get your GOAT: Famous chef opens newest eatery
April 29. GOAT Pizza, the new sports-themed restaurant from celebrity chef David Burke, has opened at 9623 Bailey Road. More than 700 people dined there on Saturday and Sunday. “Creating this menu and curating our sports memorabilia collection has been so much fun,” said Burke, who has served the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Jon […]
Weekly Calendar April 29 – May 5: A play, concert and comedy start off this week
Monday, April 29 – Sunday, May 5 Connie Company Shows: ‘Dragons Love Tacos’ See website for schedule. A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally […]
May 2 is Red, White & Bundled shower at Town Hall
April 29. The Susan M. Tillis Foundation will hold the Red White and Bundled baby shower from 6 pm to 730 pm Thursday May 2 at Cornelius Town Hall. The showers held every year result in baby items worth tens of thousands of dollars for soldiers at Fort Liberty. Background The foundation grew out of […]
Two Cornelius artists are standouts at Mooresville art show
April 26. Two Cornelius artists are among the standouts in the Mooresville Arts 46th Anniversary SpringFest art show which features 70 artists more than 120 entries. Helen Langhorne won a Judge’s Choice award for her piece, Catch of the Day, while Amy Pennell-Myers won First Place for Hip Hop Rhapsody. Both artists live in Cornelius. […]
Musicals highlight summer at Duke Performance Hall, Cain Center
April 26. Davidson Community Players (DCP) will kick off its summer season with productions at the Duke Family Performance Hall at Davidson College plus an additional musical at the Cain Center for the Arts. —”9 to 5: The Musical” will be the first summer entry, playing at the Duke from June 20-30. With original music […]
