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National Night Out is Aug. 2
Aug. 2. Cornelius Police and the Parks & Rec Dept. are hosting National Night Out at Bailey Road Park from 6 pm to 8 pm. It’s a fun way to meet local public safety officers and stand together to promote safety, awareness and neighborhood unity. The weather this evening looks clear and dry. Cars ‘n’ […]
Jazz pianist Christian Sands kicks off Cain Center’s inaugural season
Aug. 2. The Cain Center for the Arts has released an exciting and diverse schedule for its inaugural season Jan. 14 to May 14 of next year. Jan. 14 – Christian Sands, Grammy-nominated African American jazz pianist Jan. 21 – Forever Young (two shows), your life, your music (Billy Joel, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Styx) […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations July 20-26
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220720032 Larceny 19725 Oak St 08:09:00 07/20/22 ASN Richter, Dean 220720033 B&E Residential 18705 The Commons Bv 08:24:19 07/20/22 ASN Shropshire, Devon& Jasmine 220720044 Fraud 22119 Market St 09:49:00 07/20/22 ASN Yager, Karena 220720063 Larceny 21300 Davidson St 13:28:00 07/20/22 ASN YMCA […]
Planning Board: New chair expected to be appointed tonight
Aug. 1. By Dave Vieser. Barring any last-minute changes, Susan Johnson is expected to be named the new Cornelius Planning Board Chair at the Town Board meeting this evening. She has been on the planning board for eight years. “Susan is a native of the Charlotte and Lake Norman area and her expertise in residential […]
County moves to highest COVID alert, while NC, Cornelius plan to rescind state of emergency
Aug. 1. Mecklenburg County has moved to the highest CDC COVID-19 Community Level: High/Orange. The change from medium to high reflects the ongoing increase in positive cases, which brings an increased burden on medical resources. Emergency department visits here are up 5 percent from the previous 2-week period; reported cases are up 10 percent. The […]
Register now for Back2School community event
Aug. 1. Gethsemane Baptist Church of Lake Norman will be hosting its annual Back2School drive-through event Saturday, Aug. 13. Register by filling out this online form. For those who sign up, free backpacks and school supplies will be available for students kindergarten to college from 10 am to noon at the church in Davidson. Students […]
Weekly Agenda Aug. 1- 7: National Night Out, music, theater, yoga and more
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Mondays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; just scroll down and you’ll find it. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Aug. 2 National Night Out 6-8 […]
Weekend weather: Hot, humid, stormy
July 28. The weather forecast for days on end in three words: Hot and humid. The afternoon storms will stick with us for a while; the heat index will be over 100 Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Meanwhile, Mecklenburg County, is opening cooling stations county-wide, including the Northern Region Rec […]
Weekender July 28-31: Theater, music and a cruise-in
Here are events this weekend in the Lake Norman region. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; just scroll down and you’ll find it. Through July 31 Noises Off! Advance Tickets: Adult, $25-29; senior (65+), $23-27; student (under 21), $15-18. Ages 12 and older. Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Drive, Davidson, […]
ASC grants application period opens
July 28. ASC invites Mecklenburg County-based nonprofits and creative individuals to apply for the Cultural Vision Grant program. ASC seeks to support high quality arts and culture projects presented within Mecklenburg County by creative individuals or nonprofit organizations that: —Build community by connecting individuals across points of difference to increase understanding and acceptance and positive […]
