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Back to school: Watch for buses, kids on Monday
BACK TO SCHOOL | By Dave Vieser Aug. 23. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools open on Monday August 26 including all four in Cornelius: Cornelius Elementary, JV Washam Elementary, Bailey Middle School, and Hough High School. All four schools are located east of I 77. Please keep an eye out for kids and school buses. Background The […]
EarthTalk: Coming clean about pesticides on food
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the most effective way to remove pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables that I buy at the supermarket? —R.L.J., Kansas City, KS Aug. 23. For decades, pesticides have been a vital tool for farmers to ensure that their harvests aren’t overgrown by weeds or eaten by pests. As a result, pesticides remain […]
Weekend Weather
Aug. 23. This amazing streak of cooler, drier weather continues this weekend, but summer temps (and humidity) return Monday. Friday: Sunny and dry, high near 81. Saturday: Sunny, dry high near 84 Sunday: Sunny, high near 87. Monday: Sunny, high near 91. Humidity returns. Tuesday: Sunny, high near 93. Wednesday: Sunny, high near 94. Thursday: […]
Jazz Festival Saturday
Aug. 23. Holly Hopkins Jazz and Jay D. Jones are among the jazz artists that will perform Saturday at the Cornelius Jazz Festival in Smithville Park. There will be food trucks, local beer and wine, kids’ activities, local business vendors and more for the entire family. The event runs 6 pm to 10 pm. Bring […]
Know a young actor? Check this out
Aug. 22. Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company is seeking energetic and imaginative youth for a November production of “Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr: the Musical.” Who: Youth actors between 10 and 18 are encouraged to audition. When: —Wednesday Sept 4, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm —Saturday Sept. 7, 10 am-noon Where: Cain Center for the Arts Details: Come […]
Humane Society Gala Nov. 2
Aug. 22. Tickets are now on sale for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s Ties and Tails Gala to be held at The Revelry North End on Nov. 2. The black-tie optional, dog-friendly gala celebrates HSC’s lifesaving work and mission live and silent auctions, as well as dancing. To purchase tickets, click here. Get your business […]
County plans 114-acre park in North Meck
Aug. 22. The new Eastfield Park, with an abundance of canopy trees, streams and rolling topography, will be akin to a nature preserve, but with plenty of amenities, like a playground, mountain bike trails and a dog park. Construction gets under way in less than a year. Where Located on the north side of Eastfield […]
Weekender Aug. 22-25: Jazz Festival, falconry and more music
Thursday, Aug. 22 LangTree Live 6:30-9 pm | Aug. 22. 3rd Rail. High energy cover rock band. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville. Friday, Aug. 23 Live Under The Oaks 6-8 pm | Aug. 23. – Dukes & Smith Band. No coolers are allowed on property. A bar will be onsite […]
Cornelius Early Scholars Open House Aug. 30
Aug. 21. Cornelius Early Scholars, the nonprofit scholarship Christian preschool in the First Baptist Church of Cornelius Education Building, kicks off its second school year with an Open House Friday, Aug. 30, from 10 am to noon. Parents, children, and the general public are invited. Applications for new students and scholarships will be available at […]
Police Blotter: Aug. 14-20
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240820101 Assault 17236 Green Dolphin Ln 17:16:54 08/20/24 ACT Victor Glenn/Anthony Prentice 240820042 Damage Property 20301 Val Cir 08:37:03 08/20/24 ACT John Benjamin 240820011 B&E Commercial 19905 W Catawba Av 03:23:00 08/20/24 ASN Apotheca 240819030 B&E Commercial 17811 Statesville Rd […]
