Cornelius News
Celebration of Kwanzaa begins today
Dec. 26. Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, a weeklong African American cultural holiday, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, honoring heritage, community, and shared values through rituals, feasts, and its Seven Principles: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith. As part of the celebration, the Harvey B. Gantt […]
Weekender: House of Hair hits the Trop
Dec. 26. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Friday, Dec. 26 Primal’s 11th Birthday Bash Noon – 10 pm | Dec. 26. Celebrating the only way we know how—wild, loud, and full of beer. Join us for a day […]
Friends, neighbors share Christmas traditions
Dec. 25. By Jon Show. In the spirit of a holiday season filled with traditions (and to avoid having to work today), we thought it would be fun to start a new tradition around here on Christmas Day. We reached out to a few people around town and asked them to share any unique, special […]
Christmas Eve grocery store hours
Dec. 24 Need to run out for some last minute grocery store items today because you didn’t take our advice and make a reservation at one of the restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve? Well, we have you covered too. Here are today’s store hours in case your gravy came out lumpy, your daughter […]
Where to get rid of that Christmas morning trash
Dec. 24. The countdown is on until someone in your family accepts responsibility for the worst chore of all holiday chores – cleaning up on Christmas morning. Mecklenburg County is reminding residents that they can keep holiday waste out of landfills by dropping off approved items at the North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center at […]
Peninsula Community Foundation has big year
Dec. 24. The Peninsula Community Foundation raised more than $450,000 this year and has donated $430,000 so far to local nonprofits. Local charities supported this past year include Smithville Community Coalition, Cornelius Early Scholars, Bags of Hope, Ada Jenkins Center, Hope House, NC Youth Orchestra and Neighborhood CARE Center, among others. “We were especially happy […]
Tell Giselle: Gifts that say something
Dec. 23. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “I would like for my Christmas gifts this year, the ones I give, to be memorable. I’d say I’ve done mostly ok the last few holidays, but now that I am making more money, I’d like to do better. […]
Last minute dining out options on Christmas Eve
Dec. 23. Are you tired of staring at the oven waiting for your prime rib to come to 125 degrees, or stressing over the frozen seventh fish because you forget about it in the back of the freezer? Here are a sampling of local sit down restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve, according to […]
Winners named in home decor contest
Dec. 23. The votes are in for this year’s Deck the House holiday decorating contest, hosted by the Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department. Finalists were chosen earlier this month in two categories — Griswold and Traditional — and residents voted online to select the winners. Griswold Category Traditional Category
There’s a reason West Catawba backups have been worse lately
Dec. 22. By Dave Vieser. If it seems like traffic congestion on West Catawba Avenue has been worse lately, you’re right — and it’s not just because of heavier holiday traffic. “The contractor building the convenience store on (West) Catawba near the Nantz Road intersection damaged one of the traffic signal detection loops at the […]
