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EarthTalk: What’s up with atmospheric rivers?
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the connection between climate change and an increase in so-called atmospheric rivers? —John H., Bridgeport, CT Feb. 7. Atmospheric rivers are narrow bands of water vapor that form in the mid to high latitudes. These can span several miles and carry immense amounts of water—up to 27 times the flow of the […]
‘State of the Town’ address Feb. 11
Feb. 6. US Rep. Alma S. Adams, PhD, said the state of the 12th Congressional District is strong during her annual State of the District Address. She took questions from constituents during a Q&A at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus in Charlotte. Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam will host a “State of the Town” at 6:30 pm […]
Developer explains optimism around Alexander Farms project
Feb. 6. By Dave Yochum. The Alexander Farms project on Westmoreland Road at Catawba is down, but by no means out. Work on the commercial portion of the project has come to a halt, but a refinance is under way after a key investor passed away. “We are unfortunately experiencing a significant delay and demobilization […]
Weekender Feb. 6-9: Dance, art, music and the Super Bowl
Thursday, Feb. 6 Speakeasy at Cain 6-8:30 pm | Feb. 6. A night of food, libations, music and dancing on stage at Cain Center for the Arts. This is a fundraising event for Cain Center’s community mission. In addition to directly supporting Cain Center’s arts and music mission, your Speakeasy ticket includes: food stations, open […]
Pioneer Springs Community School lands $150K grant
Feb. 5. Great Schools NC has named Pioneer Springs Community School one of three recipients of its inaugural “School Quality Cohort Award.” This grant, which includes $150,000, is intended to support academic excellence and, specifically, Pioneer Spring’s goal of growing students. Pioneer Springs Executive Director Dr. Rebecca Friend said they are “eager to realize the […]
Be all you can be, read this
Feb. 5. Registration for Book Club Madness, a unique competition designed to engage and celebrate book clubs throughout Mecklenburg County, opens today and will close on Feb. 28. Inspired by the excitement of March Madness, the event encourages book club members to participate in a series of weekly challenges to earn points for their teams. […]
At age 2, Cain Center earning ovations
Feb. 5. By Mark Washburn. With its marquee a-sparkle and campus expanding, Cornelius’s Cain Center for the Arts draws the curtain this month on its third year with vibrant ambitions and a touch of Disney dust. Opened in January 2023, the center provided Lake Norman a sizable performance venue that instantly energized Cornelius’s downtown. It […]
Black History Month observed Feb. 22 at Cain Center
Feb. 4. The annual town’s annual Black History Month Celebration will be Feb. 22 from 4-5:30 pm at the Cain Center for the Arts includes a performance by the Jazz Legacy Project. The event is being put on by the Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department, Smithville Community Coalition and Cain Center for the Arts. It […]
Last call to register for Charlotte Independence soccer league
Feb. 4. This is the final week to register for the Charlotte Independence adult spring soccer league, which is one of the longest running adult leagues in North Mecklenburg. The league offers divisions for players of varying ages and abilities and holds games on Sunday evenings at Bailey Road Park. The spring season begins play […]
Town Board recognizes years of service for Parks Board chair
Feb. 4. At their Monday Feb. 3 meeting, the Cornelius Town Board recognized Chris Kolkhorst who has served on the town Parks & Recreation Commission since 2016, including serving as its Chair since 2022. He stepped down from the commission this year pursuant to town term limits. “Throughout his tenure, Chris also served on the […]
