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Staff to start moving into the Davidson Town Hall and Community Center
Jan. 9. Town staff will start to move into the new Davidson Town Hall and Community Center, 251 South St., today. The move should continue to Jan. 20. Once everyone is moved in and settled, the town will have a grand opening/ribbon cutting and offer tours to the public. The Town Hall and Community […]
Cain Center is the result of more than a decade of work
Jan. 6. By Dave Yochum. With a diverse array of performances and a monumental presence in downtown Cornelius, the Cain Center for the Arts will be an exceptional place to experience and participate in the arts in the Lake Norman region. Architect Malcom Holzman calls the design “Lake Norman Precise.” The alternating dark and darker […]
Missing Madalina: Police looking for possible witnesses in Madison County
Jan. 6. Cornelius Police, in a Facebook post, say the search for Madalina Cojocari includes Madison County. The 11-year-old, who was last seen as she got off of her school bus in Victoria Bay on Nov. 21, is the subject of an intense search that has received national attention. CPD, the FBI and the SBI […]
Weekend weather: Cooler, and it’s a mix
Jan. 6. After all that warmth (and rain) earlier this week, we’re due for some seasonable mid-winter temps and sunshine, which is what today and Saturday are all about. Sunday looks different with a 50 percent chance of rain. If you have plants outside, they may be safe for a few more days as overnight […]
Former Cornelius Mayor Nannie Potts to be honored this month
Jan. 6. Unity in Community North Mecklenburg, Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church and Davidson Presbyterian Church are celebrating the late Nannie Potts and you are invited. The groups are holding a Martin Luther King Jr. day celebration to honor Potts, the first and only Black mayor of Cornelius. Potts was elected to the Cornelius Town […]
Save the date to register for sports leagues
Jan. 6. Registration opens on Monday, Jan. 9 for Huntersville Parks and Recreation spring programs and leagues. Spaces fill quickly. Leagues New Adult Kickball League —Co-Ed League, Thursday evenings, Huntersville Athletic Park —$400/Team Registration —Ten Game regular season, followed by single elimination tournament —Games start the week of March 16 Adult Softball League —Men’s Division, […]
Weekender Jan. 6-8: Cain Center’s opening performance, polar plunge, live music and more
Calendar Sponsors Here are some events happening through Sunday. Friday, Jan. 6 Live Music Friday 7:30-10:30 pm | Jan. 6. Brian English (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s rock, up to modern hits, old and new country). Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Saturday, Jan. 7 Cain Center grand opening Doors open 6 pm; show 8 […]
Poke Lake restaurant opens in Shops at the Fresh Market
Jan. 5. By TL Bernthal. Fans of Poke Bros. don’t have to travel to Mooresville to satisfy their taste for fresh Hawaiian-inspired ingredients, from sushi for a traditional experience to shrimp, chicken or tofu bowls. Poke Lake opened Wednesday in Shops at The Fresh Market, next to Fresh Chef. The restaurants are owned by partners […]
Reminder: If you haven’t taken the budget survey, it’s time
Jan. 5. The town’s fiscal year 2024 will run from July 2023 to June 2024, and town leaders are asking residents what they want most out of the budget. An online survey to express your ideas will be open through Friday, Jan. 13. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete. Rank priorities on […]
Charlotte region has the right stuff to help you keep your resolutions
Jan. 5. It’s easy to make New Year’s resolutions. The hard part is keeping them. But before you blame yourself entirely for your previous lack of success, consider this: Your location may be setting you up for failure. If you live in a neighborhood with no sidewalks or fitness centers nearby, for example, you may […]
