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Parks & Rec ‘listening sessions’
Aug. 23. Cornelius Parks and Rec is looking for input on parks and greenways. A new plan will help identify current and emerging needs as well as provide a competitive advantage when applying for grants. Listening sessions at Town Hall: Thursday, September 7, 12 – 1 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 6:45 – 8 p.m. Thursday, […]
More pickleball courts coming to Cornelius
Aug. 22. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board authorized the first phase of funding for a new tennis/pickleball complex at the Bailey Road Park during their meeting last night. Some $2 million will be transferred from the Town’s General Fund and utilized for design and construction. The project calls for converting the existing tennis […]
Submit your best photo for Visit LKN’s annual tourism photo contest
Aug. 22. Visit Lake Norman’s 9th Annual “Capture Lake Norman” photo contest, which runs from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 3, is open to photographers 18 years or older. Contestants may enter by completing a photo submission on VLN’s website or using #capturelkn on Facebook or Instagram. The essence of the contest is to reveal […]
What happens when a buffer consisting of trees is cut down during site preparation?
Aug. 22. By Dave Vieser. It’s been a tough run for David Van Epps of Davidson, who has been seeking to expand his previously approved luxury car club project in Cornelius on the west side of interstate 77. Van Epps had retained Metrolina Builders to prepare the 6.7 acre wooded vacant site at 20410 Chartown […]
Noise issue in Glenridge sounds like it may improve
Aug. 21. By Dave Vieser. The town can pass noise regulations but they’re only as good as the paper they’re printed on if contractors won’t obey. Recent events prove the point: Residents backing up to the rear of an industrial property on Bailey Road say there’s been no abatement in construction noise despite a new […]
Heat wave: Check on vulnerable friends, animals
Aug. 21. We’re in for another hot week, with a break from the 90s only on Wednesday, when the National Weather Service says the high will be about 87. Otherwise, look for 90+ temps and little chance of rain. Monday: High near 94. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 94. Heat index values as high as […]
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: […]
