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Weekender July 7-10: Check out what’s happening this weekend
Here are highlights of events this month in the Lake Norman region. July 7-9 River Jam 7 pm. Live music takes place at a one-of-a-kind outdoor venue at the Whitewater Center. Thursday, July 7: Albert Castiglia Friday, July 8: Winston Ramble Saturday, July 9: Ultimanota Thursday, July 7 Live music 6-9 pm. The HC Oakes […]
Lake Norman Humane cites urgent need for help
July 7. Shelters throughout North Carolina are facing an unprecedented overcrowding crisis. In the month of June, Lake Norman Humane in Mooresville transferred in 65 at-risk animals from nine agencies, in addition to the intake of owner-surrendered and stray animals. “We currently have more animals in our care than any time in recent memory and […]
Bump in the road: Inflation impacts Cornelius NCDOT road projects
July 7. By Dave Vieser. The escalating cost of goods and services is having an impact on many aspects of life, not the least of which are road improvement projects promised for Cornelius. Compounded by cash-flow problems at the NC Dept. of Transportation, some projects may be delayed, others even canceled, as officials scramble with […]
Healing History at Cedar Grove July 16
July 6. The “H” in HEARTS comes alive this month with Healing History, the latest in a new series of place-based happenings at the Cedar Grove mansion and Hugh Torance House and Store on Gilead Road in Huntersville. HEARTS, which stands for History, Ecology, Art, Reunion, Trails, Store, are multi-faceted, local-centric exploration of our shared […]
Monthly agenda: July 2022
Here are highlights of events this month in the Lake Norman region. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; just scroll down and you’ll find it. July 13 Cigars on the Terrace 7 pm. Enjoy the exclusive Cigar Bock beer aged on wood from cigar boxes to compliment & pair with your […]
Weekly Agenda July 5-10: Live music, BBQ Bash, ongoing excercise and fun
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: July 7 Live music 6-9 pm. […]
Free food boxes July 8
July 5. Atrium, Ausie & Martin Rivens Scholarship Foundation, Cornelius Parks & Recreation and Union Bethel AME Zion Church will be distributing free food boxes from 10 am to noon Friday July 8 at Smithville Park. Boxes are available on a first come, first served basis.
Major increase in Park and Ride usage in Cornelius
July 5. By Dave Vieser. When it comes to ridership on CATS buses using the Cornelius Park and Ride lot, what a difference a year makes. As the photos show, commuters are using it much more than a year ago. There are two routes which use the lot located on Sefton Park: The North Mecklenburg […]
Seventh Annual Feedys Awards recognize those making a difference
July 5. Food Lion honored a group of food banks, volunteers, community leaders and associates at the seventh annual Food Lion Feeds Feedys Awards. The event recognized those who dedicate their time and talents to providing meals, resources, education and hope to neighbors battling food insecurity in the towns and cities Food Lion serves. “One […]
Cancer fighter Adiba Barney plans fundraiser this fall
July 1. For Cornelius resident Adiba Barney, stage 4 metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is deeply personal. She was diagnosed with MBC in early 2015, at the age of 37, 10 years after her initial stage 1 diagnosis. She has made it her mission in life to raise funds for MBC research, and with that show […]
