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Fireworks cancelled at The Peninsula Club
June 10. A local July 4 tradition—fireworks at The Peninsula Club—won’t be happening this year due to ongoing construction at the golf course down Jetton Road. Thousands of people typically attend the spectacular fireworks show, members and non-members alike. There will be a great fireworks show June 22 at Bailey Road Park at the conclusion […]
RSVP for Newsmakers Breakfast June 14 featuring fire chief
June 10. The Newsmakers Breakfast June 14 at The Peninsula Club will center on the man leading the transition from a volunteer fire department to full-time paid. Cornelius Fire Chief Guerry Barbee was 15 when he joined the fire department as a junior fireman in 1994, now he’s leading a complex, multi-year transition. His father […]
Weekly calendar June 10-16: Bands, Ladies Night, Juneteenth, Father’s Day
Thursday, June 13 LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm | June 13. The Chain. Fleetwood Mac tribute band. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Ladies Night Out 5-8 pm | June 13. Check in is at 5 pm at Concierge; grab your stroll map and raffle ticket while supplies last. Enjoy special retail deals and in […]
Willie Jones, a community leader, has passed away
June 10. Willie Jones, the first executive director of the Smithville Community Coalition, has passed away. He recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to affordable housing, community development, and social justice at the Affordable Housing Awareness Month breakfast hosted by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. A Celebration of Life will […]
Weekend Weather
June 7. The weekend weather in a word: Lovely. In two words: Less humidity. Friday: Sunny, high near 85. Saturday: Sunny, high near 85. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 88. Chance of showers/t-storms overnight. Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 86. Chance of showers/t-storms after 2 pm. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 82. 30 percent chance […]
Police blotter: May 29-June 4
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240529106 Larceny 8415 Dunmore Dr 21:54:00 05/29/24 ASN Boney, Curtis 240603021 B&E Vehicle 11143 Bailey Park Nature Dr 08:17:19 06/03/24 ASN Kass, Larry 240603107 Larceny 19700 One Norman Blvd 22:59:50 06/03/24 CLO Alvarez, Karla 240604065 Fraud 17429 Harbor Walk Dr […]
Making the bed we call ‘life’
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show It’s graduation season and I’m a sucker for a good graduation speech that offers actionable life advice. None of this “reach for your dreams” or “believe in yourself” garbage, I mean advice that you can actually follow. I have a handful of favorites, including one from Admiral William McRaven, […]
School’s out: Keep your kids cyber-safe this summer
June 7. With the last day of school upon us—the first day back is Aug. 26—your children’s time spent online will likely increase, perhaps with little or no supervision. Here are some tips to help kids develop and maintain healthy online behaviors in the digital realm, courtesy of Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the […]
Town begins lengthy process of potential park bond referendum
June 6. The Town of Cornelius has begun the process of potentially putting a bond referendum on the ballot in November to fund park capital projects for the next 10 to 15 years. The potential of the bond was raised after the town recently updated its parks and greenways master plan, which must be done […]
Weekender June 6-9: Ben Gatlin with band and solo; art reception; music and more
Thursday, June 6 Crowned art reception 6:30-8:30 pm | June 6. Meet Ellie Rose and Eva Crawford, the artists from Artfields 2023 Competition behind the powerful and popular exhibit Crowned. Free reception. Cain Center for the Arts. LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm | June 6. The Ben Gatlin Band. Everything from 60s-70s to top 40. LangTree […]
