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Artist showcase Oct. 19 at Bailey’s Glen
Sept. 18. The artists and artisans of Bailey’s Glen and The Forest will hold a Creative Showcase Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 am to 4 pm at the clubhouse in Bailey’s Glen, 12100 Meetinghouse Dr. More than 30 resident creators will display and sell their work. Reports Kat Martin, the organizer, “Our community is bursting […]
‘Don’t Lose Heart,’ an original storytelling production, will debut at the Cain Nov. 2
Sept. 17. “Don’t Lose Heart,” a multi-faceted storytelling production that features a personal story interwoven with Smithville stories will take place at the Cain Center for the Arts at 7 pm on Nov. 2. Storyteller Maurice J. Norman, who will be accompanied by a live quintet from the Charlotte Strings Collective, focuses on the individuals […]
Town Board approves easements for Mayes Meadow sanitary sewer line
Sept. 17. Emma Mondo, a former reporter at WCCB, is the new person responsible for internal and external communications for the Town of Cornelius. Introduced at last night’s Town Board meeting, she replaces MaeLynn Joyner who moved on to the Centralina Regional Council. The Town received about 70 applications for the job. In other action, […]
Parents reunited with Bailey Middle students after bomb threat
Sept. 16. Cornelius Police are investigating a pipe bomb threat that resulted in the evacuation of Bailey Middle School and a modified lockdown at nearby Hough High. The threat came in to the school by phone at 10:30 am. More than 15 buses shuttled Bailey students to the old Foamex plant parking lot at the […]
Oo la la: New French bakery on Statesville at Bailey
Sept. 16. By Donna Randazzo. A new French bakery on Statesville Avenue brings an authentic taste of France to Cornelius. Cocotte sold out an array of fresh-bake goods within two hours of opening in August. Owners Alexandre Darbousset and Angela Yeo use flour from Grands Moulins de Paris, baking croissants, pastries, flan and breads daily. […]
North Meck Rotary, Make an Impact Foundation donating ‘musical playground’ at Cain
Sept. 16. The Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg will contribute four pieces of outdoor musical play equipment to Cain Park, the green area on the south side of the Cain Center for the Arts. The donation, valued at $20,000, will be among the discussion items at tonight’s Town Board meeting. Quotable “The enhancement of Cain […]
Weekly Calendar Sept. 16-22: Music, gallery crawl, corn maze, festivals and more
Thursday, Sept. 19 Learn to Play Euchre 4-6 pm | Sept. 19. Mark McDonald from Loan Depot will walk you through how to play, step-by-step. Once you master the game, you’re going to want to sign up with your favorite partner and play in the Sept. 29 tournament. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius Friday, […]
Weekend Weather
Sept. 13. Despite Francine passing through to our west, the weekend weather will not be as bad as you might have thought. Light showers possible today and Saturday, not so much Sunday for the Panthers’ season opener. Friday: Chance of showers, thunderstorms also possible after noon. High near 78. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with […]
EarthTalk: Can we predict where and when wildfires will occur?
Dear EarthTalk: How can we get better at predicting when and where wildfires will occur so we can adequately mitigate their impact? —R.K., Tarrytown, NY Sept. 13. In recent years, wildfire incidents have intensified, driven by factors including climate change, land use patterns and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. As we grapple with the growing risk, […]
Food Truck Festival is Sunday
Sept. 13. The Rural Hill Food Festival is this Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be a variety of vendors and free kids activities. Food trucks range from BBQ to desserts. Parking is $5.
