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Film festival in Statesville this weekend
Sept. 4. The Full Bloom Film Festival will bring 80 filmmakers from around the world to downtown Statesville Sept. 5-7. There’s a wide variety of events all weekend, including a screening of Statesville native Ross McElwee’s film “Bright Leaves” followed by a Q&A session. The festival’s grand finale will be a red carpet screening of […]
Town will condemn property to enable road improvement in Antiquity
Sept. 4. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board last night voted to initiate condemnation proceedings in order to improve traffic safety at the Greenway Gartens project. Planned for a 25-acre plot downtown, Greenway Gartens will include 346 multifamily apartments, 14 townhomes, an Olde Mecklenburg brewery/restaurant, a 10,000 sq. ft. event facility and up to […]
Pedestrian safety: New crosswalks coming at three locations
Sept. 3. By Dave Vieser. If it seems like more and more pedestrian crossings are being installed in Cornelius, that’s because its true! With an ever increasing interest among residents in both walking and cycling, the town continues to identify areas where the crossings are needed. And its not just happening in Cornelius. Throughout the […]
Town Board: Project approved in 2021 may take a step forward with possible condemnation
Sept. 3. By Dave Vieser. A rezoning agreement approved by a previous town board in 2021 may force the current commissioners to initiate condemnation proceedings in order for the Greenway Gartens mixed-use project to proceed in a safe manner. A decision is expected at tonight’s meeting. The project, on a 25-acre plot east of North […]
Absentee ballots can be mailed, starting this Friday
Sept. 3. This year’s general election is right around the corner: The portal and printable form for requesting an absentee ballot are now available on Vote.MeckNC.gov, with ballots to be mailed out beginning Sept. 6. Early Voting Early voting will be Oct. 17 through Nov. 2. The Board of Elections encourages voters to check their registration status before heading […]
September calendar: Turning toward fall
Send your event information to corneliustoday@gmail.com. Deadline is the 15th of the month for the print calendar; one week in advance for online/newsletter calendars. Wednesday, Sept. 4 Jazzin’ with The Seniors 10-11 am | Sept. 4. Join the Dapper Street Jazz Band for an hour of jazz and bluzing to your favorite tunes. Bring your […]
Tommy’s Appliance Advice: Refrigerator maintenance
Sept. 3. Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy offers his advice for various appliances. Refrigerator door gaskets do not tear on their own. Fruit juices, soft drinks, etc. spill and splatter on the gasket that causes […]
Up to $25K reward offered in the Madalina Cojocari case
Aug. 30. Gov. Roy Cooper announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari. The 11-year-old was last seen publicly on Nov. 21, 2022, getting off her school bus at her home on Victoria Bay Drive in […]
Seaboy, a new restaurant, will anchor North Main business district
Aug. 29. Jonathan Cox, the chef who has led kitchens for restarateur Jon Dressler of Rare Roots Hospitality, will open Seaboy Restaurant and Bar on North Main in Cornelius, focusing on “good food, community and sustainability.” The 10-table restaurant will be in the former DanielSan space at 20822 North Main. Quotable “Seaboy is built on […]
EarthTalk: What’s being done to phase out Styrofoam?
Aug. 29. Dear EarthTalk: Styrofoam is terrible for the environment and hard to recycle but still prevalent across the U.S. What’s being done to phase it out? — Michael Brophy, Boston, MA Plastic foam, better known under its brand name of Styrofoam, has been used for insulation, packaging and foodware (cups, takeout containers, etc.) for […]
