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The Amazing Maize Maze is open
Rural Hill will host its Amazing Maize Maze starting Sept. 11 with advance ticket purchase and masks required. You will navigate—or get lost in—seven acres of corn. The activity lends itself to socially-distanced, outdoor, family friendly fun. The corn maze will be open weekends starting Sept.11, weekdays starting Sept.14. The maze will be open until […]
9-11 remembrances and other activities this weekend
Trying to figure out what to do this weekend? It’ll be your last chance to hit the LKN Kiwanis Splashville Park. The final day of the 2021 splash pad season will be Sunday, Sept. 12. Rural Hills Amazing Maize Maze opens Saturday. Don’t forget the CDC is recommending social distancing or, when not possible, wearing […]
Davidson casts wary eye on new developments in Cornelius
Sept. 9. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board’s approval of the Greenway Gartens and Caroline projects is not sitting well with everyone in Davidson. “This is not a good scenario,” said Rusty Knox, the mayor of Davidson. “There are still too many unanswered questions, not only for Davidson residents, but Cornelius residents as well. […]
The mere sight of a mobile device may diminish your cognitive resources
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Sept. 10. I detest mobile devices in all forms. iPhones. iPads. iPods. Whatever you call devices that aren’t made by Apple. Samsungs? If you handed me a Samsung phone I would interact with it in the same manner as if it was handed to a caveman. The first cell […]
Flags at half-staff Saturday 9/11
Sept. 10. All United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities will be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, Sept. 11, in tribute to Patriot Day, also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance. “We mourn those we lost 20 years ago on 9/11 and honor the brave first […]
9/11 ceremonies in Cornelius, Huntersville
Sept. 10. The 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks will be remembered in North Meck, with special observances in Cornelius and Huntersville. Cornelius Various dignitaries will speak at the 9/11 Remembrance Vigil at Fire Station No. 1, including US Sen. Thom Tillis who is scheduled for 10:04 am. Solemn observances include a choir singing God […]
COVID-19 update Sept. 10
Sept. 10. The day after President Biden announced new vaccine mandates that could cover 100 million Americans, the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services reported 5,877 new cases of the coronavirus statewide as well as 71 new death due to COVID-19. One of them was in Huntersville, according to NCDHHS data released today. Deaths […]
Weekend weather: Amazing
Sept. 9. The next few days will be delightful, with a hint of fall in the air today, Saturday and Sunday—nice ‘n’ dry, low humidity—and then warmer as we head into next week. Mid-summer temps return Monday, along with humidity. Until then, enjoy the cooler evenings. Friday: Sunny, high near 82. Saturday: Sunny, 84. Sunday: […]
Mt. Zion’s 82nd Annual BBQ is gearing up for business
Sept. 9. The Mt. Zion United Methodist Church annual BBQ will look different this year with take-out only and advance orders being taken for BBQ by the pound and pints of coleslaw. (A collective mmm right here!) BBQ by the pound (with sauce included) for $12 and pints of coleslaw for $5 will be available […]
Police on scene of PWC accident in Cornelius
Sept. 9. UPDATED 8:30 pm. One person has died after a late-afternoon jet ski accident off Island Forest Drive. Fire officials at 8:30 pm confirmed the body was recovered. Police asked boaters and residents to stay clear of the area. At 6 pm, a Cornelius official confirmed the drowning. Sonar and a remote operated vehicle […]
