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Labor Day weekend e-publishing schedule
Aug. 31. In observance of Labor Day, the Cornelius Today/BusinessToday newsletter will not be published on Friday Sept. 1 and Monday Sept. 4. The September print edition will be distributed by the US Postal Service today (Thursday) and Friday.
Community Garden party
Aug. 31. The Cornelius Community Garden on Catawba Avenue just east of Statesville Road, now 10 years old, is part of a larger movement toward healthier, local food and improving our food systems. More than 40 community gardeners and Smithville residents gathered for the 10-year anniversary of the garden. The property is leased by the […]
Police looking for Anthony Andre Hampton
Aug. 30. By Dave Vieser. More charges may be forthcoming against Anthony Andre Hampton of Charlotte. who was arrested after causing an accident in Cornelius Aug. 10 while being pursued for possible mail theft. Hampton was ultimately released on a $50,000 bond and now local law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help in […]
All American Dog Show is Oct. 1
Aug. 30. The 23rd Annual All American Dog Show will be Sunday, Oct. 1, from 2 pm to 5 pm at Robbins Park. Registration is $6 for up to two contests, which include Best Pooch Smooch, Most “Ear-resistible” Ears and Best Puppy Dog Eyes. Day-of, on-site registration is $10. Winners of each contest will compete […]
Vultures: Not as foul as you might think
Aug. 30. This may be too awesome to turn down: The Carolina Raptor Center will have a carcass feeding at 2 pm Saturday, which is International Vulture Awareness Day. In honor of vultures’ bald heads, anyone who is bald will get in free. Here’s what the day looks like: 10:30 am: 30-minute presentation by a […]
Look for more rain and wind as Idalia passes southeast of us
Aug. 29. Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane Idalia’s visit to North Carolina Wednesday and Thursday. The emergency operations plan waives transportation rules to help move fuel and critical supplies and services, help first responders and protect consumers from price gouging. Idalia is expected to produce heavy rain […]
Battle of Charlotte re-enactment at Historic Rural Hill
Aug. 29. Want to meet Gen. Cornwallis? Historic Rural Hill will commemorate the Battle of Charlotte this Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 2-3) complete with Revolutionary War re-enactors showcasing the tactics, weapons and strategies used by the soldiers who fought for American independence. The Battle of Charlotte is one of the most important battles in the […]
Weekly calendar Aug. 28 – Sept. 3: Music, farmers market, food trucks and more
Calendar Sponsors Wednesday, Aug. 30 Birkdale Buds 10:30 am – noon | Aug. 30. Bring your pre-school aged child for playtime. Try samples from Green Brothers and enjoy a mobile play gym with My Gym. Bring your own blanket to sit on. Seating space may be limited. This event is subject to cancellation or postponement […]
Popular roadside nursery getting a fresh new permanent location
Aug. 28. By Dave Vieser. Farm Fresh Nursery, a Cornelius favorite for 32 years, is moving again–this time to 18140 Statesville Road/Hwy. 21, a short distance north of the Waterman Restaurant. If that location sounds familiar, it’s very close to where they were from 2020 to 2022, until they moved to make room for the […]
NC hospitals sued 7,500+ patients, families over medical debt
Aug. 25. North Carolina hospitals sued 7,517 patients and their family members to collect medical debt from January 2017 through June 2022, according to a new study authored by Duke Law School faculty and the Office of State Treasurer (OST). Judgments total $57 million in medical debt owed by patients. Nonprofit hospitals were responsible for […]
