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Farmers Market in Cornelius runs through Oct. 4, offers vouchers for qualifying seniors
Aug. 21. Did you know there’s a Farmers Market every week in Cornelius? It’s every Wednesday at the North Meck Recreation Center on Old Statesville Roadd/Hwy. 115, through Oct. 4. Local fruits and vegetable—from asparagus to zucchini—are for sale from 9 am to 1 pm, one day a week. For older adults, the Farmers Market […]
Weekly calendar Aug. 21 – 27: Check out what there is to do this week
Calendar Sponsors Wednesday, Aug. 23 North Meck Community Farmers Market 9 am – 1 pm | Aug. 23. “You SNAP, we match.” 704-251-9434. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius. Thursday, Aug. 24 Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop 6:30-8 pm | Aug. 24. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space […]
Missing Madalina: Mother, stepfather plead not guilty
Aug. 18. WSOC has reported that the mother and step-father of 12-year-old Madalina Cojocari have pleaded not guilty for failing to report her missing for more than three weeks. The case, which is expected to proceed to trial, has perplexed law enforcement and citizens alike since she was reported missing Dec. 15. Diana Cojocari and […]
Weekend weather: Sunny and hot, but next week gets hotter
Aug. 18. Look for sunny skies and warm temps—87-ish to 91-ish all weekend—but wait til Monday and Tuesday. Temperature-wise, we’re in for a scorcher. Friday: Sunny, high 87+. Saturday: Sunny, high near 85+. Sunday: Sunny, high 90+. Monday: Sunny, high near 95. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 96. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 90. Thursday: […]
Registration now open for Charlotte Independence adult soccer league
Aug. 18. The Charlotte Independence soccer club has opened registration for their adult soccer league, which is one of the longest running adult leagues in North Mecklenburg. The league offers divisions for players of varying ages and abilities and holds games on Sunday evenings at Bailey Road Park. The fall season runs from Sept. 10th […]
Weekender Aug. 17-20: Sacred Grounds program, concerts, food trucks and more
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Aug. 17 LaLaCaboosa 6-9 pm | Aug. 17. Spiderwebs perform. A food truck and beverage vendor will be onsite with food and drinks for purchase. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville. Friday Aug. 18 Food Truck Fridays 11:30 am-1 pm | Aug. 18. The town Parks & Rec […]
Police blotter: Aug. 9-15
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230811062 B&E Vehicle 20110 W Catawba Av 16:00:06 08/11/23 ASN Stengel, Meghan & Snyder, Cole 230813074 Larceny 19305 W Catawba Av 17:20:00 08/13/23 ASN CVS Pharmacy 230815053 Fraud 20215 Heights Way 11:38:56 08/15/23 ASN Freeman, Zaneta Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant […]
Expert: Neither candidate for mayor is a nincompoop
Aug. 17. Former Cornelius Mayor Jeff Tarte says he will not be endorsing any candidates municipal or county roles, including mayor of Cornelius. He will, however, host “meet and greets” with both candidates for mayor. Incumbent Woody Washam faces an opponent—Commissioner Denis Bilodeau—for the first time in four campaigns for mayor, having run unopposed three […]
Boos & Brews is looking for writers
Aug. 16. Are you a writer, frustrated or otherwise? Davidson Community Players‘ seventh annual “Boos and Brews” festival is all about horror-ific short plays conceived for a small stage. If you’ve got zombies in your oeuvre—or scary stories with pumpkin ale—this is the right place to tell your most ridiculously macabre story as quickly as […]
No Swim advisory near Blue Stone Harbor has been lifted
Aug. 16. The No Swim advisory for part of the lake between Blue Stone Harbor and Hello Sailor has been lifted after a week’s time. The advisory was issued Aug. 8, after a sewage spill into Lake Norman. The cause was a power outage at a private lift station located at 21328 Nautique Blvd. According […]
