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National Fishing Day is today, and Cornelius can loan you tackle
June 18. Today, or any day really, it’s time to grab your rod and reel, some bait and go fishing. According to National Day Calendar, National Go Fishing Day on June 18 encourages us to drop a line — and we’ve got ponds and lake nearby. It’s a chance time to take a break from […]
Town Board approves increases for park fees, electric utility
June 17. By Dave Vieser. Town property taxes are not going up, but fees for many park and recreation activities are. ElectriCities rates will also rise an average of 5% beginning July 1 as approved unanimously by the Cornelius Town Board at their June 16 meeting. Here are a few park department increases: —Resident and […]
Police will reinforce training after incident involving dog in a hot vehicle
June 17. [Updated] The Cornelius Police Dept. is “reinforcing our training procedures to ensure that all personnel respond professionally, respectfully, and with empathy in every situation.” Including those with dogs and concerned citizens. A June 7 incident is under investigation after a woman reported a dog left alone in the Gold’s Gym shopping center parking […]
Davidson Home Sales
June 17. These property transactions have been recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 4/24/2025 $537,000 Jean & William Saupe Jr. and Geoffrey Saupe to Kathryn Hervey, 19652 Wooden Tee Dr. 4/25/2025 $529,500 Matthew & Kimberly Marino to Luke Mason, 12502 Stonebriar Ridge 4/25/2025 $595,000 Benjamin Epstein & April Burleson to Linda Colasanti 735 […]
Stay cool: Fans available for seniors and adults on disability
June 17. [Update June 24] Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping local seniors and adults who receive disability income stay cool this summer by offering free box fans. Beginning Wednesday, June 18, Mecklenburg County residents 60 years and older and adults ages 18 to 59 who receive disability income can register to pick up a […]
Town Board meets tonight; park fees, CMS and TAB on the agenda
June 16. By Dave Vieser. At their Monday June 16 meeting, the Cornelius Town Board will consider approving a series of increases impacting various parks and recreation programs and activities. The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously recommended the changes. They include: Increase in resident and non-resident natural field rentals and gym rentals from $230 to […]
Weekly Calendar: June 16-22: Juneteenth, Symphony in the Park and so much more
Tuesday, June 17 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag items for every five classes completed. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats. The […]
Fisher Farm cross country trail to close for improvements
June 16. The Cross Country Trail at Fisher Farm will be closed for Fall 2025 because of an upcoming stream restoration project. This important environmental initiative will help protect local waterways, improve habitat for native species, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the park’s natural resources, according to Davidson Parks and Recreation. Quotable “While we […]
The Great Race arrives in Mooresville June 28
June 16. The 2025 Hemmings Motor News Great Race stops in Mooresville June 28. The premiere old car rally features more than 100 antique automobiles during a nine-day, 2,300-mile event. The race starts in St. Paul, Minn., on Saturday, June 21, and ends in Irmo, SC on Sunday, June 29. There are more than 500 […]
Algae bloom in cove off Torrence Chapel; no swim advisory still in effect
June 14. [Updated 9 am June 16] An active Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) has been found in a cove off Torrence Chapel Road. Lake users are advised to avoid the cove until the bloom is no longer present. The algae bloom is cyanobacteria. The bloom was confirmed by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services after a report […]
