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Weekend weather: warmer temps and drier weather on tap
Aug. 15. Looks like a dry weekend but the warmer temperatures return. We’re thinking of having a summer photo contest to see whose lawn looks the worst right now. The grass at the global headquarters of Cornelius Today looks like our irrigation system broke months ago, but our water bill says otherwise. Great weekend to […]
Live concert tonight on the water at Ramsey Creek
Aug. 15. The summer’s final Sundown Sounds will take to the water tonight with Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot. The North Myrtle Beach band will perform live on a barge off the shores of the beach at Ramsey Creek Park. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the concert from […]
EarthTalk: Improving walkability
Dear EarthTalk: What can we do to make our neighborhoods more walkable? – D.F., New York, NY Aug. 14. Walkability is essential for healthy communities. A pedestrian-friendly community lets residents access vital services without cars. This improves public health by encouraging physical activity, reducing pollution and easing traffic congestion. Neighborhoods designed for pedestrians also foster […]
Weekender Aug. 14-17: Live music, kindergarten prep and fundraising
Friday, Aug. 15 Countdown to Kindergarten 4-7 pm | Aug. 15. Prepare rising kindergarteners for a successful school year. Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Rd., Huntersville. Sundown Sounds 7:30-9:30 pm | Aug. 15. Gary Lowder & Smoking’ Hot. Bring a blanket or your chairs. Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Rd. Live Under the Oaks 6-8 […]
Check out who’s running for Town Board
August 14. From property taxes to sidewalks, and new buildings to roads, members of the Cornelius Town Board make major decisions. The non-partisan board is tasked with steering one of the state’s most densely populated towns during the next two years. Cornelius has more than 34,000 residents, only five of whom are on the Town […]
Ramsey Creek Beach expected to reopen today
Aug. 13. Ramsey Creek Beach is expected to reopen at noon today after being closed over the weekend when routine water testing revealed elevated bacteria levels. The county announced the closure last Friday and attributed the bacteria to recent heavy rainfall. The water will be retested this morning before the official reopening, but tests conducted […]
A competitive contest for mayor of Cornelius
August 12. Cornelius is expected to have a competitive mayoral race this election cycle with three candidates registering to run this fall. Incumbent Woody Washam will run for his fifth consecutive term which, if he wins, would mark the longest stretch since Harold Little held office from 1985 to 1993. Washam, who announced his candidacy […]
County seeking residents to serve on new Lake Norman Marine Commission
Aug. 12. The Mecklenburg County Clerk’s Office is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the reconstituted Lake Norman Marine Commission. The commission oversees Lake Norman and its shoreline in matters related to public recreation, water quality and safety. Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties will each appoint two members to the new commission. Initially, one […]
New medical emergency call system coming to Cornelius?
Aug. 12. By Dave Vieser. Is a new medical call response system in the works for Cornelius and northern Mecklenburg County? At a recent meeting, the Cornelius Town Board approved a memorandum of understanding to help determine the most efficient future arrangement for medical calls in the town. The Cornelius Fire Department provides first-responder and […]
Newsmakers Breakfast: History & Future of Cornelius Today
Aug. 12. Registration closes Tuesday afternoon for the next Newsmakers Breakfast that will be held Thursday morning, Aug. 14, at The Peninsula Club. Titled On the Record: History & Future of Cornelius Today, the panel will feature Dave Yochum, who will share stories from his two decades as founder of Cornelius Today. He will be […]
