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Lyngbya treatments are under way on the lake
April 16. Lyngbya treatments have begun on lake around Cornelius, according to the Lake Norman Marine Commission. The noxious dark-colored mats have a musty odor and make swimming problematic as temperatures rise. As of right now, Lyngbya infestation levels are relatively low—about 10 acres. A push by local stakeholders has resulted in the Marine Commission […]
Site work for The Serve Pickleball facility begins in May
April 16. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board unanimously approved rezoning which will permit the construction of The Serve, a 16-court pickleball facility and restaurant on Chartown Drive. Site preparation begins in about two weeks. Opening day could be in January or February next year. DB Entertainment will build The Serve on 6.39 acres […]
Ada Jenkins golf fundraiser deadline is April 21
April 16. Ada Jenkins Center’s spring fundraiser, Golfing for Good, is April 29 at Mooresville Golf Club. The day features breakfast, lunch and beverages and18 holes of golf, as well as contests, raffle prizes and giveaways. Prices Golf Foursome: Greens fees (4), 2 golf carts, lunch/beverages $600 Single ticket: Greens fees (1), 1 team golf […]
US Semiquincentennial: Special plaque will be dedicated by Alexandriana DAR
April 15. The Alexandriana Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a plaque dedication at 2 pm May 18 at Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Huntersville. The plaque commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. It reads: Revolutionary War Patriots This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved […]
Weekly calendar April 15-21: Red Line meetings, Wine Exploration, music, Scottish festival
Monday, April 15 String Studio Recital 7:30- 9 pm | April 15. An evening of talented string students performing an evening of solo and collaborative music accompanied by Tomasz Robak. Free and open to the public. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College. Tuesday, April 16 Public meeting on the Red Line commuter rail […]
Eating Out: Sit back and enjoy lunch outside
April 14. With the weather turning more pleasant by the day, there’s no lack of choices for an outdoor lunch at a Cornelius restaurant. On those pleasant days—and even not-so-pleasant days—eating outside is like a mini-adventure. We picked nine places with patios and a view, even if the view is just cars in a parking […]
Weekend Weather: Windy, warmer
April 12. Look for lots of sun and wind this weekend, with temps warming up Sunday. Friday: Sunny, high near 68. Windy, with gusts as high as 30. Saturday: Sunny, high near 73. Windy, with gusts as high as 23. Sunday: Sunny, high near 82. Breezy, with gusts as high as 18. Monday: Sunny, high […]
Police blotter: April 3-April 9
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240408066 Larceny 18635 Old Statesville Rd 16:53:03 04/08/24 ASN Circle K 240408067 B&E Vehicle 19400 One Norman Blvd 18:15:00 04/08/24 ASN Allison, Ashley 240408070 Larceny 19400 One Norman Blvd 18:50:03 04/08/24 ASN Waldron, Gabriel 240409053 Fraud 19725 Deer Valley Dr […]
At milestone birthday, Cornelius Police reiterate dedication to find missing teen
April 12. By Mark Washburn. Cornelius Police said Thursday that they remain fully committed in the case of missing teen Madalina Cojocari, who vanished in 2022. “This has been a difficult case for us,” said David Baucom, chief of the force. “It’s gone on a long time.” He spoke at a gathering at Cornelius City […]
CATS will host public meetings for Red Line to Charlotte
April 12. By Dave Vieser. A rapid transit rail line from Charlotte to Lake Norman—once considered a dead issue—has taken on a new life. New developments around the Red Line could connect Charlotte to Mooresville, an increase of roughly 25 miles with as many as 10 stations on what’s known as the O Line. “For […]
