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Ed Watkins closes boat dealership on W. Catawba
March 20. by Dave Yochum. It’s a good time to be buying a new boat, not so much to be selling them. The industry is down due to interest rates and ongoing shifts in consumer confidence, especially around big-ticket items. Ed Watkins Marine in Cornelius has closed, with no apparent plans to reopen any time […]
Clearing for roundabout, apartments takes toll on landscape at Cornelius/Davidson border
March 19. By Dave Yochum. A roundabout being built on Main Street just south of the Norfolk Southern Railroad trestle has been years in the making but site work over the weekend caught people in Davidson and Cornelius by surprise. A vast swath of trees has been cut down to make way for the roundabout which will relieve […]
New Exit 27 heads up town’s legislative priorities
March 19. By Dave Vieser. Funds to plan and design a new Exit 27 at Westmoreland Road head up the 2024 legislative agenda adopted by the Cornelius Town Board last night. The Town adopts a legislative agenda every year to identify our prioritie. Elected officials and staff use them to communicate with state officials on […]
Hop Into Spring Saturday at Wilhelm Park
March 19. [UPDATED] Spring has sprung: Cornelius Parks & Recreation will hold Hop Into Spring this Saturday at James Hoyt Wilhelm Park behind Cornelius Elementary, starting at 2 pm and ending at 4. Of course, Peter Cottontail and his best duck friend will be there. Update: The event has been moved inside due to rain. […]
Cornelius will choose firm that will do Downtown Master Plan
March 19. By Dave Vieser. The choice of who should craft a Downtown Master Plan is down to two firms: Kimley Horne and Bolton & Menk. Both firms have extensive experience in the region. Seven different consultants, all from the metro Charlotte area, had originally responded to a request for proposals (RFP) on the development […]
Learn Music event at BoatYard LKN March 24
March 18. Learn Music is holding a live music event where bands made of students play sets at BoatYard LKN on March 24. The “Legends Showcase” will include 13 bands performing live this Sunday, from noon to 6 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
Lyngbya survey begins next week; residents can help
March 18. The Lake Norman Marine Commission in partnership with the NC State Aquatic Plant Management Program will begin surveying Lake Norman the week of March 25 for Lyngbya cyanobacteria, the unsightly blue-green algae that wreaks havoc with boaters and swimmers. People can report its presence to help create an effective treatment plan. To do […]
Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville to host eclipse activities
March 18. Discovery Place Science and Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville will celebrate the 2024 solar eclipse with interactive, eclipse- and astronomy-themed activities leading up to the celestial event on April 8. Each museum will offer a variety of outdoor activities free to the public and host viewing parties on their respective parking decks. Beginning […]
Weekly calendar March 18-24: Meet the author, wine night, spring market and more
Monday, March 18 Acclaimed Dulcimer Artist Bing Futch 7:30 – 9 pm | March 18. Acclaimed dulcimer artist Bing Futch. Using the Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Native American flute, ukulele, and a looper, Dutch celebrates traditional and modern music with passion, humor, and boundless energy. For tickets, call 704-894-2135 or go online. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman […]
Unique cooking class will be held at Ada Jenkins
March 18. Ada Jenkins Center’s “Apple a Day” Cooking Classes for a Healthy Lifestyle are open to the first 10 people who register. Classes will be held every Monday from March 25 to June 3. Participants must be age 55 or older and can attend class regularly every week for all 10 sessions as well […]
