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Meeting Sept. 26 will address lake weed and algae growth
Sept. 25. A variety of lake-related officials and interested parties will meet Tuesday Sept. 26 at 2 pm at The Peninsula Club to discuss an outbreak of algae and grassy weeds affecting some coves in Lake Norman. Attendees include a representative from US Sen. Thom Tillis’ office as well as officials from Duke Energy and […]
Newsmakers Breakfast Oct. 12 with US Sen. Thom Tillis
Sept. 25. US Sen. Thom Tillis will be the featured speaker at the Newsmakers Breakfast Q&A at The Peninsula Club on Oct. 12. Tillis began began a second career in politics after he was elected to the Cornelius Town Board in 2003. Following a two-year term as town commissioner, he ran for the NC General […]
Weekly calendar Sept. 24- Oct. 1: Music, dance, art walk and more
Calendar Sponsors Monday, Sept. 25 Now Showing: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Noon – 1 pm |Sept. 25. Get ready for a journey through warp pipes and warp zones as Mario, Luigi, and the gang jump off the screen and into our cozy Teen Loft. North County Regional Library, Huntersville. Birkdale Big Screen 7:15 – […]
Invasive zebra mussels confirmed in Iredell
Sept. 25. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) announced last week that zebra mussels, a harmful invasive aquatic species, have been identified in an Iredell County waterbody. This is the first time this species has been identified in the wild in North Carolina. The invasive species can disrupt water systems and cause negative ecological impacts. […]
Historic news: Cornelius lands $500K in state budget for town museum
Sept. 22. By Dave Yochum. A Cornelius history museum took a big step forward when the $30 billion state budget was passed by the Republican-controlled General Assembly today. The new budget sets aside $500,000 for the museum which will be housed in the old Agriculture Building on Meridian on the Cornelius Elementary School campus. The […]
Accident victim ‘recovering well’
Sept. 22. The cyclist involved in the motor vehicle accident that partially closed the intersection of Jetton and West Catawba Tuesday afternoon has been identified by police as Trevor Toothman, a 27-year-old Cornelius resident. He was taken to CMC Main in Charlotte. Friends said he was recovering well after what eyewitnesses reported a startling collision […]
Goodbye Summer, hello Fall
Sept. 22. Today’s the last full day summer: Fall officially begins at 2:50 am EDT on Saturday. Daylight saving time ends Nov. 5. On to the weather. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76, breezy with gusts as high as 23 mph. There’s a 40 percent chance of rain tonight. Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, […]
Grand opening celebration tomorrow
Sept. 22. Cornelius Eggs Up Grill will hold its grand opening celebration Saturday, Sept. 23. Owners Chris and Sofia Mendoza invite the community to join them 6 am to 2 pm Saturday when there will be free coffee, prizes and giveaways, and 10 guests will win free breakfast for a year. A balloon twister will […]
Scarrigan Farms and Haunted Trail kick off at end of month
Sept. 22. Pumpkin picking at Carrigan Farms in Mooresville begins Sept. 30 and lasts through the end of October. Pumpkin picking at Carrigan Farms with tractor-drawn hayrides is the authentic pick-your-own experience and includes picking a pumpkin right off the vine. Advanced reservations are required. The cost for pumpkin picking is $15 per person and […]
It’s Suicide Awareness Month
Sept. 21. September as Suicide Prevention Month in Mecklenburg County, recognition that suicide is a health crisis. Prevention begins with conversations about mental health, the impact of suicide, and helping connect people with the appropriate services. Anyone who is struggling or in crisis can call or text 988. Residents can also check for local resources […]
