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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 […]
Weekly calendar May 12-18: Asian festival, fishing derby, jazz festival and more
Tuesday, May 13 Wine on The Vine 6-8 pm | May 13. A fun evening at the Downtown Greenway Trailhead. 760 Craft Works will be on-site with wine (and beer) available for purchase. Charcuterie boats for the first 100 participants. No ticket sales, the event is open to all. Parking at the Town Center Parking […]
Police Blotter: April 30 – May 6
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250501064 Larceny 20605 Torrence Chapel Rd 14:33:00 05/01/25 ACT Ulta Beauty 250502010 B&E Commercial 12420 Bailey Rd 03:19:46 05/02/25 ASN William Hough High School 250502040 Fraud 18631 Northline Dr 11:41:39 05/02/25 ASN Michael Peluso 250502042 Fraud 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr […]
Sip, Smile & Celebrate Cook Community Clinic May 17
May 11. The Cook Community Clinic will hold a reopening and ribbon cutting event Saturday May 17 with live music and refreshments from 5 pm to 8 pm. The free clinic is located at 14230 Hunters Road in Huntersville. Remarks and ribbon cutting at 6:15 pm.
Volunteer Fair provides a great opportunity for all ages
May 9. The Peninsula Community Foundation’s Volunteer Fair at the Bethel Presbyterian Church Family Life Center brought out dozens of volunteers as well as local non-profits looking to expand their work. The Peninsula Community Foundation has served the North Meck area for more than 20 years. -Photos by Jason Benavides
Five faith activists, including one with local ties, arrested at US Capitol
May 9. Five faith leaders were arrested while praying in the US Capitol Rotunda, including a Methodist pastor from Taylorsville who is a former associate pastor at a Cornelius church. Rev. Joel Simpson was arrested after praying for several minutes in the Rotunda before eventually being arrested by Capitol police. He was the associate pastor […]
Weekend Weather
May 9. Look for a cooler weekend with showers and T-storms passing through, especially on Mother’s Day. Friday: 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Partly sunny, high near 79. Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 71.Chance of showers overnight. Sunday: Chance of showers, high near 69. Monday: Showers likely, high near 68. […]
Lovesac, that’s where it’s at
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show May 9. Eighteen years ago, when we sold our condo and bought our first house, we also sold our couch to the buyers, so we had to buy a new couch immediately. We weren’t exactly flush with cash but we made enough off the sale of the condo to […]
New outdoor furniture store opening on Statesville Road later this month
May 8. A new casual living/outdoor furniture and accessories store, Vine by Viridien, will open Memorial Day weekend at 19409 Statesville Road in the former used luxury auto business backing up to northbound I-77. The 4,000 square foot store, which will have 15 employees, is part of Viridien FHCL Inc. which has more than 60 […]
