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Weekly Calendar Oct. 2-8: National Night Out in Davidson, Ballet Hispanico and lots of music and more
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, Oct. 3 Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits 3– 4:30 pm | Oct. 3. Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the difference between full, early, and delayed benefits are? Join AARP’s free Social Security workshop. Must register for event. Cornelius Library, Catawba Avenue. Tuesday, Oct. 3 National Night Out […]
Are visual clutter activists stealing political signs in Cornelius?
Sept. 29. By Dave Yochum. Commission and mayoral candidates in Cornelius are saying their signs are disappearing from key locations around town, including a particularly vulnerable stretch along Catawba Avenue between Jetton and Torrence Chapel. Former Commissioner Michael Miltich said he doesn’t think they’re being taken by any particular candidate since all of them are gone. […]
Lots of fun in the air and in LKN during October and beyond
Calendar Sponsors Select evenings in October Haunted trail Scarrigan Farms haunted trail, featuring deranged clowns, monsters, classic slashers, zombies and more. The haunted trail costs $20 to $50 per person depending on the date. Reservations are required for the haunted trail and can be made at www.scarriganfarms.com. The trail is not for the faint of […]
When will West Catawba Avenue actually be widened?
TRAFFIC | By Dave Vieser Sept. 29. As a reporter for Cornelius Today, I’m often asked that question. The goalposts have already been moved several times on this NC Dept. of Transportation project, which will eventually widen what is often a congested two lane road into a four-lane divided thoroughfare from Jetton Road to Sam […]
Weekend weather
Sept. 29. Look for sun to break out Friday morning, then plenty of sunshine for the rest of the weekend with temps in the upper 70s and low 80s—all the way to Thursday. Friday: Clouds to start, then sun and high near 80. Saturday: Sunny, 81. Sunday: Sunny, 80-81. Monday: Sunny, 80-81 Tuesday: More of […]
Police blotter Sept. 20-26
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230920084 Fraud 16701 Jetton Rd 15:51:46 09/20/23 ASN Provenzano, Gregory 230920107 Fraud 19136 Juanita Ln 19:18:58 09/20/23 ASN Caimano, Catherine 230924027 B&E Vehicle 19510 Deer Valley Dr 07:07:00 09/24/23 ASN Lee, Keith 230925059 Larceny 20121 N Main St 14:24:36 09/25/23 […]
Generation Radio concert Sunday benefits Cool Kids Clubhouse
Sept. 28. On Sunday Oct. 1, BoatYard Lake Norman will host the Dan Jansen Celebrity Classic Charity Concert with Generation Radio featuring Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, Steve Ferrone of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Band, Jason Scheff of Chicago, Chris Rodriguez and Tom Yankton. The event starts at 8:30 pm. All ticket proceeds will […]
Davidson hosts Fall Festival Oct. 27-28
Sept. 28. The Town of Davidson is holding the Fall Festival Weekend Oct. 27-Oct. 28. The fun begins with the annual Halloween March down Main Street as retailers hand out treats. Lineup begins at 4:45 pm in front of the Public Safety Building at 216 South Main St. with the start of the march starting […]
Lyngbya Q&A: Did sewage spills encourage the outbreak?
Q: After more than a dozen sewage spills in Cornelius waters over the past three years, is there a relationship between these spills and the Lyngbya outbreak? A: No, the sewer spills that have plagued that area probably have little effect on the Lyngbya growth. Lyngbya doesn’t use the available nutrients in the water column, […]
Weekender Sept. 28-Oct. 1: Tawba Walk, Dog show, concerts, Paddockpalooza
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Dance! 7:30 pm | Sept. 28. The DCSO opens its season with an eclectic mix of dance music including Argentine tango, Mexican jarabe, a deep south cakewalk, Viennese ballroom, and a cosmic dance of Shiva as Nataraja. Composers featured include José Elizondo, Michael-Thomas Foumai, Florence […]
