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Hit the trails with a Cornelius Trail Passport
March 8. The town’s Parks & Rec Department is challenging residents to visit all nine greenways and trails associated with its new Cornelius Trail Passport. From Monday, March 13- Wednesday, Sept. 30, be on the lookout for green check-in signs, which will each have a QR code. By checking-in at all nine locations, you will […]
Hough High School’s DECA Team wins in state competition
March 8. The Hough High School DECA Team earned five trophies, 32 finalist medals and 15 event medals at the state competition Feb. 23-25. DECA is a program that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management; 120 Hough students joined 3,600 others from across the state at the conference in Greensboro. […]
Scott Higgins will run for Town Board
March 7. By Dave Yochum. Dr. Scott Higgins, a veteran of volunteer boards and commissions in Cornelius as well as a retired educator, plans to run for the five-member Cornelius Town Board. He has served as a member of the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Commission (now the Parks & Recreation Commission), has also served […]
Atrium gets final OK for new hospital in Cornelius
March 7. By Dave Vieser. As expected, the Cornelius Town Board unanimously approved rezoning for the $150 million, 38-bed Atrium Cornelius Hospital at their meeting March 6. Groundbreaking is expected to be in May. Construction will take between up to 18 months. “The addition of a new Atrium Hospital in Cornelius is a great enhancement […]
Controlled burn to be set at Latta Nature Preserve today
March 7. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today beginning around noon at Latta Nature Preserve. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. There’s no need to call the fire department. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke.
Pho NC re-opens this week
March 7. The owner of Pho NC in Peninsula Village will re-open her restaurant for lunch on Wednesday, March 8, seven months after an electrical fire gutted the place. Nguyen “Cindy” Trang said there will be a new menu for lunch and dinner, with lunch specials offered 11:30 am to 2 pm; dinner hours are […]
On the Roxx opening Saturday in new location
March 7. By TL Bernthal. On the Roxx will re-open in its new location on Saturday, March 11. The grand opening will be 9 pm to 1 am and features DJ Aron. There is no cover and there will be drink specials. Earlier this year, On the Roxx owner Dante Spino said he was moving […]
Hospitals adjust visitor restrictions
March 7. Today at 7 am, all Novant Health and Atrium Health facilities will lift flu and RSV-related visitor restrictions that limit visitors under age 13. The restrictions were put in place Nov. 15, 2022. All other visitor guidance remains in effect, including mask requirements for all visitors and team members. Anyone experiencing respiratory virus […]
This month is the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration
March 7. This March, the American Red Cross is honoring those who make its mission possible during the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration. American Red Cross Month celebrations are a national tradition that began in 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation. Anyone can participate in Red […]
Opinion: Former commissioner Thurman Ross calls for Smithville residents to have ‘better representation in Smithville revitalization plan’
March 6. By Thurman Ross. [Opinion] Residents of Smithville have organized the Smithville Residents Coalition (SRC) to have their voices heard during the proposed changes to their beloved community. Although the Smithville Community Coalition (SCC) has provided exceptional work in bringing attention to the plight of the neighborhood, the stakeholders, SRC, feel that their voices […]
