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Lucky Cats program needs your help
Nov. 14. The lingering effect of COVID-19 has driven needs for community cats higher than ever before. The lack of low-cost veterinarians due to limited staffing and rising costs has resulted in many new kittens and cats in need of emergency medical help as well as general TNR (trap, neuter, return) services, according to Cornelius-based […]
Cain Center grand opening Jan. 3; Hamilton star performs Jan. 7
Nov. 14. Renée Elise Goldsberry, who originated the role of Angelica Schuyler in the Broadway musical Hamilton, will headline opening week events at the Cain Center for the Arts in early January. Goldsberry, who won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, also appeared in “The Color Purple,” “The Lion King” […]
Iredell Sheriff’s get canine that can detect drugs, including fentanyl
Nov. 14. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has a new member of the canine unit that will be one of the first dogs in North Carolina to be trained to detect fentanyl. Meet Groot. He’s a German Shorthaired Pointer who will work with the Interstate Criminal Enforcement (ICE) Team after completing the Canine Training Academy […]
Weekly calendar Nov. 14-20: Last chance to catch renaissance festival, new art exhibit, community Thanksgiving service
Trying to figure out what to do this week? This calendar points you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Nov. 14 An Ideology that Refuses to Die: Cuba, Six Decades Later, A Cultural Approach 7-8 pm | Nov. 14. Lecture by Damaris Puñales–Alpízar is an Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies and Chair […]
Lights on: Open track nights are back
Nov. 14. Lace up your shoes and enjoy a safe place to walk or run up to three times per week. The James Hoyt Wilhelm Park’s 1/4-mile walking track will be lighted on Mondays, while Bailey Road Park’s regulation track will be lighted Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 9. Both tracks are open to the […]
2017-2022: Five years of ‘Modern Dad’
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Nov. 11. This month marks five years since I began writing this column. Modern Dad was created when the editor and publisher of Cornelius Today, Dave Yochum, read something I wrote and emailed me and proposed writing a column about restaurants or cars. I don’t eat out very often […]
Weekend weather: Tornado watch until 3 pm Friday
Nov. 11. There’s a tornado watch in effect in Mecklenburg County until 3 pm, thanks to the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole. More showers are coming. It will be warm and humid today and tomorrow, with highs in the 70s, followed by a chilly day Sunday, with temps down in the low 50s. Saturday: Sunny, […]
Davidson police kick off this year’s Angel Tree tradition
Nov. 11. The Davidson Police Department is kicking off its annual Angel Tree Program, a 20-plus-year tradition of supporting Davidson residents and families. Those interested in participating, either by becoming a sponsor or by making a monetary donation, are asked to contact the Davidson Police Department at 704-892-5131 or in person during normal business hours. […]
Arson suspected in fire on Smith Circle
Nov. 11. A fire at a single-family home on Smith Circle late Wednesday night was intentionally started, according to Cornelius Police. A Cornelius Police officer was on routine patrol at 11:50 pm when he noticed a house and vehicle on fire. The officer helped the residents and their two small children get out of the […]
Treemendous holiday events lie ahead
Nov. 10. There are only about 63,000 minutes till Christmas, so it’s time to get ready. The Birkdale Village Christmas tree is up, all 26 feet of it. It will be lit Nov. 19, the same day a 4,160-square-foot ice rink will open. Santa shows up Nov. 20 for an extended stay, but it’s a […]
