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Catawba Riverkeeper: LKN water quality is ‘excellent’
Aug. 24. By Dave Yochum. Over the past three years there have been more than a dozen sewage spills in and around Cornelius into the waters of Lake Norman, a most regrettable series of events that caused plenty of negativity on various Facebook pages, but no long-term efffect, according to Catawba Riverkeeper Brandon Jones. […]
How will you celebrate National Dog Day?
Aug. 24. If your favorite pooch seems excited, it’s understandable: Saturday is National Dog Day. Founded in 2004, National Dog Day celebrates all breeds, mixed and pure and serves to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year. Click here for 20 ways to celebrate.
Weekender Aug. 25-27: Music, theater, bourbon and more
Calendar Sponsors Friday, Aug. 25 Canaan Cox 8 pm | Aug. 25. Canaan Cox is a North Carolina native and upcoming Nashville country music star. His music is a fusion of contemporary country, pop and a hint of rhythm and blues. Tickets: $25-$35. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Creative Clay/ Pottery […]
Jon Dressler, pleased with Birkdale Village, outlines changes coming with Fin & Fino
Aug. 23. By Dave Yochum. With 20 years in Birkdale Village under his belt, restaurateur Jon Dressler says he’s pleased with the direction the outdoor mall is taking and expects to reopen Dressler’s as Fin & Fino in February of 2024. Dressler’s, a mainstay of fine dining in Lake Norman, will close Sept. 23. “I […]
Parks & Rec ‘listening sessions’
Aug. 23. Cornelius Parks and Rec is looking for input on parks and greenways. A new plan will help identify current and emerging needs as well as provide a competitive advantage when applying for grants. Listening sessions at Town Hall: Thursday, September 7, 12 – 1 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 6:45 – 8 p.m. Thursday, […]
More pickleball courts coming to Cornelius
Aug. 22. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board authorized the first phase of funding for a new tennis/pickleball complex at the Bailey Road Park during their meeting last night. Some $2 million will be transferred from the Town’s General Fund and utilized for design and construction. The project calls for converting the existing tennis […]
Submit your best photo for Visit LKN’s annual tourism photo contest
Aug. 22. Visit Lake Norman’s 9th Annual “Capture Lake Norman” photo contest, which runs from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 3, is open to photographers 18 years or older. Contestants may enter by completing a photo submission on VLN’s website or using #capturelkn on Facebook or Instagram. The essence of the contest is to reveal […]
What happens when a buffer consisting of trees is cut down during site preparation?
Aug. 22. By Dave Vieser. It’s been a tough run for David Van Epps of Davidson, who has been seeking to expand his previously approved luxury car club project in Cornelius on the west side of interstate 77. Van Epps had retained Metrolina Builders to prepare the 6.7 acre wooded vacant site at 20410 Chartown […]
Noise issue in Glenridge sounds like it may improve
Aug. 21. By Dave Vieser. The town can pass noise regulations but they’re only as good as the paper they’re printed on if contractors won’t obey. Recent events prove the point: Residents backing up to the rear of an industrial property on Bailey Road say there’s been no abatement in construction noise despite a new […]
Heat wave: Check on vulnerable friends, animals
Aug. 21. We’re in for another hot week, with a break from the 90s only on Wednesday, when the National Weather Service says the high will be about 87. Otherwise, look for 90+ temps and little chance of rain. Monday: High near 94. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 94. Heat index values as high as […]
