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Early Voting for NC Primary under way
Feb. 15. By Dave Vieser. Early Voting for the 2024 primary being held in March begins today, Thursday February 15 and will last through Saturday March 2. Voters who wish to cast their ballots early may do so in Cornelius, Davidson or any other designated early voting site. Where Early voting is available at Cornelius […]
Weekender Feb. 15-18: Hear the Blues, other music, winter festival
Thursday, Feb. 15 Eric Gales 6:30 pm doors; 7:30 pm show | Feb. 15. Eric Gales is a blues firebrand. Cain Center For The Arts, Catawba Avenue. Collaborative Quilting Workshop with Erika Diamond 4:30 – 5:30 pm | Feb. 15. Join artist Erika Diamond to create a collaborative quilt, in relation to Diamond’s work in […]
EnergyUnited Foundation gives $10,000 to Smithville Community Coalition
Feb. 14. EnergyUnited officials visited the Smithville neighborhood yesterday after donating $10,000 to the Smithville CommUNITY Coalition for critical safety repairs in the historic African American community. In 2023 the EnergyUnited Foundation donated a total of $900,000 in grants to individuals, families and nonprofits. This grant funding will be used for critical home repairs outside […]
Huntersville Happy Hour’s LKN Men Than Cook is March 17
Feb. 14. The Huntersville Happy Hour Rotary Club’s most popular event, Lake Norman Men That Cook, will be held at The Venues at Langtree on March 17. The family friendly event provides samplings of tasty cuisine prepared by cooking teams who compete for prize money for their favorite charity. Ticket sales support charities that serve […]
Plenty of development projects are in the pipeline
Feb. 14. By Dave Vieser. Near the conclusion of this week’s Planning Board meeting, acting chair Joe Dean raised a question which has been on the minds of many residents since Cornelius Today published the “Projects Approved But Never Built List” in the February print edition. The list contained information on more than two dozen […]
Celebrate Black History Month in style on Feb. 29
Feb. 14. Eastway Regional Recreation Center is celebrating Black History Month with a fashion show. Organized by Mecklenburg County Parks, the event costs $15 to attend. Come dressed in Afrocentric attire and join the fashion show extravaganza. The event will include light refreshments, music, African dancers, and more. Details Thursday, Feb. 29, 4 to 6 […]
Carowinds will be hiring
Feb. 13. Need a temporary job? Carowinds will host a hiring event from Feb. 17 to Feb. 24 to fill various seasonal roles, with some 2,500 positions open starting March 9. The positions include: Aquatics, including lifeguards Food and Beverage Park Services Ride Operations Safety and Security Maintenance and Facilities Interested applicants can apply, interview […]
Planning Board OKs Royal Bliss Brewery with conditions
Feb. 13. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board unanimously recommended approval for a rezoning which would permit the construction and operation of Royal Bliss Brewery on three acres at 19149 W. Catawba. The facility, which will be a combination restaurant and beer garden, could be completed by late 2025 if it is approved by […]
Brace yourselves: There are 28 projects in various states of readiness on the drawing boards
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT | By Dave Vieser Look for the intersection of Nantz Road and West Catawba to change dramatically as well as other development sites around town. At Nantz and West Catawba there will be a new convenience store and day care center. Convenience Development Partners will extend Nantz Road to the south and east, […]
Unity in Community announces awards
Feb. 13. At the January large group meeting, UiC’s first Lenzy R. Wallace, Jr. PhD Excellence Award was given to an individual and an organization who exemplified Lenzy’s strength of character, his commitment to racial equity, justice for all, diversity and inclusion, and his support of UiC. Adrianne Baughns-Wallace, Lenzy’s wife of 37 years, gave […]
