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Who’s Cheapest: Check out local grocery prices
May 14. By TL Bernthal. While pundits and politicians pontificate about what can be done about grocery prices, the public is paying the price — that is, higher prices. The same list of items at Aldi, Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Publix and The Fresh Market costs up to $6 more now than in October 2024. […]
Dan Boone announces plans to run for mayor of Huntersville
May 14. It’s official: Former Town Commissioner Dan Boone has officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Huntersville. He served eight years as Town Commissioner, where he was liaison to the police and fire departments, and Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics, and represented the town at the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization. He was also […]
USCG Auxiliary offers boat safety classes
May 14. The civilian component of the U. S. Coast Guard is offering two types of courses this year, with the registration deadline for one of them 5 pm today. North Carolina requires any person born on or after Jan.1, 1988 to have a boating safety card/certificate when operating a vessel of greater than 10 […]
Farmers Market starts today, and continues on Wednesdays behind Town Hall
May 14. The North Meck Community Farmers Market launched this morning behind Cornelius Town Hall with nearly two dozen vendors. The hours are 9 am to noon every Wednesday through Sept. 24. Quotable “Our mission is to unite the community, foster relationships with our neighbors, and engage in meaningful conversations about local food systems. By […]
Dragon boat, Asian festivals coming to Cornelius May 17
May 13. The Charlotte Asian & Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, May 17 at Ramsey Creek Park is a Lake Norman tradition. Presented by Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce, the family-oriented festivals celebrate Asian cultures. The dragon boat races have been a sight to behold here since 2006. Public parking is not available at […]
Legion Park: All new and ready to go
May 13. The new playground at Legion Park just north of downtown Cornelius officially opened this morning with a ribbon-cutting and local officials. The Town Board approved a $399,000 contract in December to cover major improvements at Legion Park which included moving the playground closer to the existing shelter, along with other site improvements. The […]
New car wash opens this fall on W. Catawba
May 13. The new Heroes Car Wash on the site of the former Carolina Springs Auto Spa on West Catawba is expected to open this fall. Heroes spokesman Josh Moore said the facility will include state of the art car wash equipment, as well as 28 customer vacuum and amenities stations. Background Heroes Car Wash […]
Davidson Town arborist explains the buzz and butterflies
May 13. Bees, butterflies and other insects are starting to make themselves known by pollinating trees, flowers and shrubs. Get to know some of Lake Norman’s native bees and how to ID them while they land on your pollinator friendly plants. If you need ideas on what kind of trees to plant this year for […]
Jazz Fest is this Saturday
May 12. The Cornelius Jazz Festival is back Saturday May 17 at Smithville Park. The free community event includes local jazz bands, food trucks, craft beer, local business vendors and children’s activities. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on but no pets, smoking, tents or glass containers. Live Performances 6:05-7 p.m.: Jonathon Rose 7:20-8:30 p.m.: […]
Keep safety in mind as boating season approaches
May 12. The Cornelius Police Department along with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation hosted the first Lake Norman Boat Safety Media Day held at the Joshua Murray Boating Safety Center at Blythe Landing. The safety center opened in May 2025 with the purpose of educating the public on water safety and to serve as a […]
