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Update: 2 arrested after shots fired in grocery parking lot
April 19. [UPDATED 9:45 am April 20] Cornelius Police have released the names of two individuals involved in an altercation in the parking lot of the downtown Cornelius Food Lion on Monday. Multiple rounds were fired, but no one was injured. The names are: Stephen Wayne Bloodworth, 18, and James Arness Withers, 62. Cornelius Police […]
75 march on Town Hall in favor of Smithville revitalization
April 19. By Dave Vieser. About 75 people marched late yesterday afternoon from Union Bethel AME Zion Church to Town Hall, where they asked for the Town Board’s support for the Smithville Revitilization Plan. The historic Black community just east of I-77 has suffered from neglect over the years, according to Smithville Community Coalition officials […]
20th anniversary for Business Today
April 19. In April of 2002 we published the first print edition Northeast Business Today, later shortening the name to Business Today and then adding an entirely new publication, Cornelius Today, less than two years later. It seems like only yesterday that we started boldly renewing our Post Office Box for one year at a […]
Davidson celebrates April is for Arts
April 18. April is for Arts is a monthlong celebration of the arts in Davidson. The weekend of April 22-24 will focus on the arts in town with events, notably the annual Gallery Crawl and Art on the Green festival, planned. The Gallery Crawl takes place on 6-9 pm Friday, April 22. Main Street and […]
Cornelius brewer offers internship focusing on diversity
April 19. Lost Worlds Brewing has been selected to host an immersive training experience for people of color interested in pursuing careers within the craft brewing industry. Applicants must be 21 or older and available May 23 through July 30. Apply here and email the application to Dave@lostworldsbeer.com Lost Worlds Brewing is located at 19700-D […]
Davidson Fire Department holds Captains Promotion Ceremony
April 19. The Davidson Fire Department held a Captains Promotion Ceremony during the April 12 board meeting. The ceremony included a badge pinning and Oath of Office for Rob Cannon, Chip “Skippy” Carr and and Jeffrey Williams. Part-Time Captain Rob Cannon has served the Davidson Fire Department since 2011. Cannon’s previous service experience includes the […]
COVID-19 vaccine clinic held in Davidson Wednesday
April 19. Mecklenburg County Public Health will host a COVID-19 booster vaccine clinic at Davidson Town Hall on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from noon – 2 pm. The vaccines are free, and no photo ID or insurance is needed. Everyone meeting the age requirement of 5 years or older can receive a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless […]
Weekly agenda April 18-24: Music, art, a Woof Walk and more
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: April 18 Open Track Nights on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8 pm. James Hoyt Wilhelm Park’s 1/4-mile walking track will be lighted on Mondays and Bailey Road […]
Smithville supporters will march to Town Hall at 5:15 pm
April 18. Supporters of the Smithville Revitalization Plan will come before the Town Board this evening, asking for millions of dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act for their community. Smithville leaders plan to march from Union Bethel AME Zion Church at 20736 Catawba Ave. to Town Hall to make their feelings known. Former Town […]
Chamber ‘lunch and learn’ on hiring adults with special needs is Tuesday
April 17. The Lake Norman Chamber will hold a “Lunch n’ Learn” on hiring special need adults Tuesday, April 19 from noon to 1:15 pm at the chamber. The panel discussion features several business owners/managers who employ special need adults as well as a local agency and parent of a special needs adult who is […]
