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Garbage snafu caught some people by surprise
Jan. 4. By Dave Vieser. If you thought you saw residents scrambling to put out their garbage containers Monday morning you were right. An incorrect post on the Town of Cornelius web site advised residents that garbage collection would be delayed by one day this week due to the New Years holiday observed on Monday. […]
Hickory St., Northcross Drive improvements moving ahead
Jan. 4. By Dave Vieser. The First Cornelius Town Board meeting of 2023, held last night due to the New Years Day holiday on Monday, was a rather subdued event. There were no public hearings on the agenda. However, commissioners approved a number of property transfers and donations, which are needed to begin construction on […]
Fire department fund drive underway
Jan. 4. By Dave Vieser. The 2023 Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue Fund Drive is underway. The department, which conducts a fund drive annually, which has served the town and surrounding communities since 1951, responded to 3,445 calls for service in 2021, the most recent year for which statistics are available. There were 1,534 fire calls, while […]
Cornelius has 2 state senators starting in 2023
Jan. 4. By Dave Vieser. Beginning this year, Cornelius will be represented by two state senators: Vickie Sawyer on the west side of town and Natasha Marcus on the east. The split was the result of redistricting finalized in the beginning of this year. Sawyer has represented parts of Iredell and Yadkin counties since January […]
Cain Center officially opened this morning
Jan. 3. The Cain Center for the Arts, named for Cornelius residents Ericka and Bill Cain, officially opened this morning with a picture-perfect Lake Norman Chamber ribbon cutting; a community open house is 4-8 pm today. The Cains made a foundational $5 million gift in 2018. Here’s the lineup of special events: Today Jan. 3 […]
Ski tournament: Barefoot on the lake
Jan. 3. Sixty-degree weather, sunny skies and calm waters brought out plenty of spectators to the 45th annual New Year’s Day Barefoot Skiing Tournament at Lake Norman Marina in Sherrill’s Ford. Participants travelled from as far away as Indiana, Florida and New Jersey to compete, but Jeff Blair of Mooresville once again came out on […]
Town Board meets tonight
Jan. 3. The First Town Board meeting for 2023—starting at 6 tonight in Town Hall—was delayed by a day due to the New Years Day holiday on Monday. The commissioners are expected to approve a number of property transfers and donations, which will be needed to begin construction on improvements at the Hickory Street/Main Street […]
Weekly calendar Jan. 3-8: Cain Center opening and show, polar plunge, Huntersville anniversary celebration and more
Calendar Sponsors Here are some events happening through Sunday. Tuesday, Jan. 3 Cain Center for the Arts Community Open House 4-8 pm | Jan. 3. Free community event featuring tours, local talent showcases, art workshops including Mosaic Ceramic Tile and Jewelry Handmaking. Local LKN performer showcases in the theater start at 6 pm including LKN […]
5 North Meck projects supported with ASC Cultural Vision Grants
Jan. 3. Creative individuals, including a Cornelius resident, and cultural organizations, including Music at St. Alban’s and the organizers of the Dragon Boat & Asian Festival, received ASC Cultural Vision Grants. Cultural Vision Grants respond to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community’s interest in arts, science, history and heritage programming. This year, the maximum award amount increased from […]
Why play sports at my age?
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Dec. 31. Every once in a while my mom asks me why I still play in a soccer league and I never have a good answer. It has nothing to do with exercise. I can do that at the gym and not deal with aching hips and a sore […]
