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You can help stock the Ada Jenkins’ food pantry
June 9. Ada Jenkins’ Loaves & Fishes has reopened their food pantry to allow in-person shopping for its clients to make their own selections. All nonperishable food items are welcome, and other items such as shampoo and toilet paper. They have an ongoing need for dry cat and dog food in 3- to 5-pound bags. […]
Weekender June 10-12: Movies, music, markets and more
Here is what’s happening this weekend: June 10 Live Music 7-10 pm. Kyle Murphy. Royal Bliss Brewing, 7532 Royal Bliss Ct., Denver. Live Under the Oaks 6 to 8 pm. StellaRising. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to sit […]
Public invited to Juneteenth gathering in Davidson
June 8. The Ada Jenkins Center invites the community to celebrate its second annual Juneteenth gathering on June 18. Juneteenth, a holiday originating in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and now recognized in North Carolina and forty-three other states, celebrates the emancipation of African Americans. The free celebration and family fun day runs 11:30 am until […]
Sidewalk, parking closed in front of downtown building with collapsed roof
June 8. The sidewalk and on-street parking at 21320 Catawba Ave. will be closed indefinitely for the safety of pedestrians and motorists because of a roof collapse and potential structural issues of the vacant building, the town announced. The Lake Norman Social District remains open except for in front of 21320 Catawba. When the safety […]
Residents, town reach agreement on speed bumps
June 8. By Dave Vieser. A plan that would allow the Town of Cornelius to take over maintenance of Potts Plantation Circle in Bailey Springs has finally been agreed upon. Due to Hough High students parking on the road, the homeowners association had installed speed bumps—but without town permission—and then asked the town to assume […]
Christopher Williams makes Dean’s List at Duke
June 7. Christopher Williams of Cornelius has been named to the Dean’s List at Duke University for the spring 2022 semester. The chemistry major, a sophomore, was among 2,064 students who achieved the honor. To make the Arts & Sciences dean’s list, students must rank in the top third of their college. His parents are […]
Roundabouts: We will remember you
June 7. By Dave Vieser. The triple roundabouts related to the troublesome intersection of Torrence Chapel Road and West Catawba appear to be doomed. At their pre-agenda meeting on Monday June 6, the Town Board concurred with the recommendation of the town staff that the roundabouts be abandoned, primarily as a result of a new […]
TopDeck donates Polaris UTV to Cornelius Police Department
June 7. TopDeck, a local charity dedicated to raising funds to support the morale and mission of the Cornelius Police Department, presented the police with the $38,500 specialty vehicle at Monday’s Town Board meeting. The donation was made possible by a substantial grant provided by Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation combined with funds raised […]
In split vote, Town Board agrees to one-cent property tax increase
June 7. A divided Cornelius Town Board approved a one-cent property tax increase as part of a $28.3 million spending plan with an additional $4.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds coming from the federal government. The budget was adopted by a 3-2 margin, and the new tax rate will go into effect July […]
Birkdale Village concerts, events return this week
June 6. Concerts and other signature events are returning to Birkdale Village. Get your blankets and lawn chairs ready for Live Under the Oaks concerts 6-8 pm Fridays. StellaRising will kick off the season this Friday. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Birkdale Buds for the pre-school […]
