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Archery range targets May 20 opening
April 17. The archery range at Fisher Farm Park is almost ready. Mecklenburg County has completed building the archery range. News of the archery range was announced in January. Fisher Farm is 200 acres of land protected by environmental easements. The archery range will add to the passive recreation options allowed within the easement, while not […]
Confederate monuments will be topic of UiC large group meeting this month
April 14. Guest speaker Hilary N. Green, Davidson College, professor of Africana Studies, will explore the topic “Confederate Monuments — what’s all the fuss?” at the Unity in Community large group meeting Saturday, April 29. Green will speak on what was the catalyst for the Civil War, the aftermath and the purpose of monuments, including […]
Celebrate Earth Day at Earth Jam on Saturday
April 14. Cornelius Parks and Recreation and Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists are putting on Earth Jam 2023 this Saturday. This free event – 4-7 p.m. is at Robbins Park, 17738 W. Catawba Ave.. – is a great way to come together as a community to celebrate Earth Day, eat delicious food, listen to live music, […]
Weekend weather
April 14. It’s another mixed bag weather-wise, with showers Friday, sunny skies Saturday and a chance of showers and T-storms Sunday. Friday: Possible showers and T-storms mainly between 3 pm and 5 pm. High near 74. Possible evening storms. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 78. Sunday: Chance of showers, T-storms possible after 1 pm. Partly […]
The harm inflicted by Confederate monuments
April 14. [Analysis] By Kelan Lyons/NC Newsline. Every October, Ronda Taylor-Bullock’s hometown would come alive on Goldston’s Old Fashion Day. Vendors would line the streets of the small rural community, selling wares and performing music. But there was one booth that wasn’t for her, a Black child. It made her feel unsafe, even though no […]
Restore reopens after 2-month renovation
April 14. Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region officially reopened the newly renovated Cornelius Restore with a ribbon-cutting courtesy of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. The Cornelius Restore, one of six retail operations run by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, got a $400,000 update. The N. Main Street location was closed […]
Police blotter: April 5-11
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230405103 Larceny 20420 W Catawba Av 16:02:00 04/05/23 ASN West Marine 230410108 Fraud 20520 Chartwell Center Dr 17:35:49 04/10/23 ASN Lake Norman Hyundai 230411012 B&E Vehicle 18927 Statesville Rd 02:09:00 04/11/23 ASN Rice, Dakota 230411012 B&E Vehicle 18927 Statesville Rd […]
Planning Board will meet again on Growth Management recommendations
April 13. The Cornelius Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on the Growth Management Task Force (GMTF) recommendations on April 25. The meeting will be held at 4 pm in Room 203 in Town Hall. The Cornelius Town Board formed the growth management task force a year ago, after growth vs. infrastructure became the […]
Lake Norman Hospice Regatta & Party April 22-23
April 13. Hospice & Palliative Care Lake Norman will host the 23rd annual Lake Norman Hospice Regatta & Party presented by Lake Norman Transportation. The multi-day sailing competition qualifies participants for The National Hospice Regatta Championship held in Charleston. Funds raised from the regatta event benefit the extraordinary services provided by Hospice & Palliative Care […]
Volunteers needed at FeedNC
April 13. Since FeedNC moved to 245 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville, the need for volunteers has almost quadrupled. Volunteers serve neighbors in need, pick up food from community partners, sort donations/ food, and get it in the hands of those who need it most. Plus, Donoghue’s Open Door is opening soon, and well, volunteers are needed […]
