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Peninsula Community Foundation grants $10,000 to Little Smiles
Sept. 6. The Peninsula Community Foundation presented a $10,000 check to Little Smiles NC, a Cornelius-basedd organization that provides toys, games, dolls and electronic learning devices to children with significant injuries, disabilities or long-term care needs. Margi Kyle, Little Smiles founder, accepted the check along with officers Tim Boone, president and Sharon Washam, vice president. […]
Art show Sept. 9 features local talent
Sept. 6. The artists and artisans of Bailey’s Glen and The Forest are holding a “Creative Showcase” from 10 am to 3 pm this Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Bailey’s Glen Clubhouse, 12100 Meetinghouse Drive in Cornelius. Rooms in the Bailey’s Glen clubhouse and the pool area will be filled with original works according to […]
Sewage spill at Birkdale Commons and Stonemason
Sept. 5. [Updated] Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow near 16505 Birkdale Commons Parkway on Sunday. An estimated 16,250 gallons reached McDowell Creek in the Catawba River Watershed. The overflow was caused by a contractor damaging a manhole near Stonemason and Birkdale Commons. NEW: Charlotte Water says crews have set up bypass pumping […]
Housing plan on Town Board agenda tonight
Sept. 5. Dave Vieser. A comprehensive housing plan for Cornelius will be up for approval tonight at the Town Board meeting, being held a day later than usual due to Labor Day. The plan is an outgrowth of Mayor Washam’s Housing Study Committee which was formed in October 2020. “The Committee actually presented 14 recommendations […]
Police blotter: Aug. 23-29
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230824060 Larceny 20930 Torrence Chapel Rd 15:05:13 08/24/23 CLO Jezicuts 230825046 B&E Vehicle 21640 Old Canal St 11:03:58 08/25/23 ASN Spungin, Jason 230825100 Larceny 19000 Jetton Rd 20:27:06 08/25/23 ASN Joffe, Bailey Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race Date […]
NCDOT outlines lane closures for new DDI at Exit 23, starting Thursday
Sept. 5. By Dave Vieser. Say what you will about Diverging Diamond Interchanges (DDI), but statistics have proven that they are safer than a standard interchange with left turns. With that in mind, the DOT will be closing all southbound lanes each night between 11 pm and 5 am on a stretch of Interstate 77 […]
Town of Davidson Advisory Boards now accepting applications
Sept. 5. The Town of Davidson is now accepting applications for 2024 appointments to its Advisory Boards. The deadline to apply for these board is Friday, Oct. 6: * Affordable Housing & Equity Board, * Design Review Board/Historic Preservation Commission, * Livability Board, * Planning Board, and/or the * Davidson Public Art Commission. To apply for consideration, visit www.townofdavidson.org/advisoryboardapplication A nominating committee […]
Weekly calendar Sept. 5-10: Music, comedy, dance and more
Calendar Sponsors Through Sept. 13 Field of Honor® 9.11 Memorial On the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 attacks, the magnitude of loss is revealed by this solemn formation of flags. Posted in perfect rows and columns, the Stars and Stripes will fly in tribute to the victims of 9/11. Flags will be posted at Veterans […]
Pick-your-own apples at Carrigan Farms this month
Sept 5. Carrigan Farms begins its fall activities with apple picking starting today. Apple Picking at Carrigan Farms in Mooresville is an authentic pick-your-own experience, with tractor-drawn hayrides that visit the orchard and include a half-peck bag of apples. Reservations are required for apple picking and are available for the entire season, which is anticipated […]
September Planner: It’s a busy month
Calendar Sponsors Friday, Sept. 1 Groove Machine 6:30 pm Sept. 1. The Groove Machine brings the entertainment atmosphere of the ’70s, surrounding the audience with a good time. Liberty Park | 255 E. Iredell Ave., Mooresville. Sept. 1- 13 Field of Honor® 9.11 Memorial On the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 attacks, the magnitude of […]
