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Love Lake Norman, a non-denominational church, will meet in Cain Center next year
Sept. 13. Love Lake Norman, the non-denominational church that meets in the Oak Street mill in downtown Cornelius, will move its worship services to the Cain Center for the Arts after it is completed late this year. Rev. Jerel Law, pastor, said the new space is the next logical step in the growth of the […]
New, more upscale Birkdale unfolds in Huntersville
Sept. 12. By TL Bernthal. Birkdale Village Reimagined is on its way to becoming the lifestyle, dining and shopping destination its owners want it to be. With the weekend opening of The Plaza that has the new stage and space for concert seating and Club Birkdale, what the owners call their “unique approach to concierge.” […]
Weekly agenda Sept. 12-18: Praise in the Park, fall festival, car show and, of course, lots of music
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Check back on Mondays for the Weekly Agenda and Thursdays for the Weekender. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Through Sept. 13 Field of […]
Where to go after DMV closes license plate agency in Huntersville
Sept. 12. By Dave Vieser. The DMV License Plate Agency in Huntersville was suddenly closed Friday afternoon by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles and may not reopen until November. The agency handled vehicle registration services and title transactions, as well as vehicle license plate renewals, replacement tags and duplicate registrations. What Happened? The closure […]
Cornelius resident is new president emeritus of BRS
Sept. 12. Cornelius resident W. Daniel Pickett was elected President Emeritus of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) during the union’s convention in San Diego. He was BRS president for 26 years, having first been elected in 1992, then re-elected to six four-year terms before retiring in 2018. Pickett, 76, and his wife, Jackie, a […]
Sign up now to be a grandfriend to a Davidson College student
Sept. 12. The Grandfriend program pairs Davidson College students with mature adults in the Lake Norman community to create meaningful, inter-generational friendships. This long running and successful program runs during the traditional school year, breaking for summer and resuming in the fall. What does a grandfriend do? Grandfriends are encouraged to connect on their own […]
Mud at the Mill exhibition: Experience the Wonder of Clay
Sept. 12. The Cain Center for the Arts announces the return of its annual juried show focusing on functional and sculptural works of clay. The exhibit opens today; works will be displayed at the Cornelius Art Center Gallery. Mud at the Mill presents an opportunity for local artists to exhibit their creations and for the […]
Roundabout on Mt. Holly Huntersville Road to open later this week
Sept. 12. Contractors expect to open the full roundabout at Mt. Holly Huntersville Road in Huntersville by mid-week, with a target of Wednesday, Sept. 14. The southern roundabout on Old Statesville Road will remain closed and operating in its current form until then.
2 retired FDNY firefighters from Cornelius will help kick off Panthers game
Sept. 9. By Dave Vieser. Two Cornelius residents—both former New York City firefighters—will “Keep Pounding” the drum before the start of this Sunday’s 9-11 Carolina Panther home opener at Bank of America Stadium. Jim Butler and Peter Blaich, both of whom who spent many hours at the World Trade Center following the terrorists attacks in […]
Weekend Weather: Get out your umbrellas
Sept. 9. Think of it this way: After a nice day Friday, the sun returns on Tuesday. The National Weather Service is calling for rain much of Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Look for clouds and sun today (Friday) with temps in the mid-80s. Saturday: Showers, thunderstorms. High mid-70s. Sunday: Showers, possible thunderstorms. High near 80. […]
