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Celebrating July 4: We’ll be closed for the holiday
July 3. Cornelius Today | Business Today will be closed Friday, July 4, Independence Day. Have fun and stay safe! What else is closed? Banks and post offices are closed on Friday. Some groceries will have holiday hours, but there’s no need to stock up on bread and milk. Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave.,and […]
Weekender July 3-6: Happy 4th
Thursday, July 3 4th of July Celebration at Lowe’s YMCA 6- 10 pm | July 3. Lowe’s YMCA hosts Field of Flags, live music and fireworks. You can also visit the Field of Flags any time from July 2 to 5. Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville. Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 4th of July […]
New research: Coastal communities are flooding more than previously thought
July 3. By Dave Yochum. The “Sunny Day Flooding Project,” a research initiative focused on improving flood monitoring, broadening understanding of coastal flooding, and identifying the most effective flood mitigation strategies, reveals that some North Carolina coastal communities are flooding more than previously thought. Indeed, you might want to think twice about that beach house. […]
EarthTalk: Tapping tidal energy
EarthTalk: What’s the latest in tidal energy? —Mary W., New York, NY July 3. Tidal energy—generated from the natural rise and fall of ocean tides—is one of the most predictable forms of renewable energy. Unlike wind or solar, which fluctuate based on weather, tides follow gravitational cycles that are easy to forecast. Despite this reliability […]
Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week is July 18-27
July 3. More than 125 restaurants will participate in Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week® which will run Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 27, 2025. The event features three-course dining deals, with prix fixe prices ranging from $30 to $50 per person. Customers can visit CharlotteRestaurantWeek.com to view the list of participating restaurants and their special Queen’s Feast menus […]
Here comes the Boom! Get your fireworks fix this 4th
4th of July Celebration at Lowe’s YMCA Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Place: Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville Cost: Free Features: Lowe’s YMCA hosts Field of Flags, live music and fireworks around 9:15 pm. You can also visit the Field of Flags any time from July 2 to 5. Kannapolis Cannon […]
Meeting on sales tax referendum is July 30
July 2. By Dave Vieser. A special meeting of the Mecklenburg County Commissioners will take place on Wednesday July 30 to discuss placing a referendum on the November ballot which could bring significant improvements to the area’s transportation network, including the Red Line Commuter Rail route line between Lake Norman and Charlotte. Gov. Josh Stein […]
Police Blotter: June 25-July 1
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250625045 Fraud 18727 Silver Quay Dr 12:10:30 06/25/25 ASN Terry McCaskey 250625049 Larceny 21720 Catawba Av 12:43:52 06/25/25 ASN Harris Teeter 250625058 Larceny 20125 N Main St 13:31:55 06/25/25 ASN Food Lion 250627030 Larceny 18121 Old Statesville Rd 09:58:00 06/27/25 […]
Reminder: Free Fishing Day is July 4
July 2. On July 4, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, can enjoy one of the state’s best outdoor activities for free. Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., offers residents and out-of-state visitors the opportunity to fish without having to purchase a license; however, all other fishing regulations apply, such as […]
Film festival in Statesville will screen 46 independent films
July 1. The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) has announced its official film selections for 2025, its 10th anniversary. A total of 46 films from 17 countries have been selected to screen during the festival, which will take place Sept. 11–13, in historic downtown Statesville. Quotable “This year’s lineup represents some of the most powerful […]
