Cornelius News
Hopewell wins NFL stadium engineering prize
Nov. 21. Hopewell High School engineering students took first place in the “NFL Stadium of the Future” competition held at Bank of America Stadium. The event challenged students from regional high schools to design a next-generation stadium using sustainable and innovative engineering practices. Hopewell’s design, dubbed the “Aquaponics Center,” incorporated an on-site water treatment plant. […]
Hough hosts West Forsyth in the third round of the playoffs
Nov. 21. By Ryan Moxon. The undefeated Huskies football team faces its first real test in months tonight as No. 5 seed West Forsyth visits Hough for the third round of the NCHSAA 8A playoffs. West Forsyth enters at 10-2, with its only losses coming at Richmond Senior and perennial powerhouse Grimsley. The Titans have […]
What’s Delicious? This month we tell you about Pho Nam
Nov. 21. Our good friend and food correspondent Cloyd Burke is always asking bartenders and servers around town WHAT’S DELICIOUS? The fall air has arrived, and for me, that means a sprint to Pho Nam, a cozy Vietnamese restaurant run by John and his son, Brian, located in the strip mall near the entrance to […]
Modern Dad: Finding a rainbow when you need one
Nov. 20. By Jon Show. When I woke up the day after my dad died all I wanted to do was go fishing. To do one of the many things he taught me as a kid. He loved to hear about my adventures in the mountains and see pictures of what I caught. It took […]
Get out and take a jog on Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 20. Looking to burn a few calories before hitting the dinner table on Thanksgiving? Here is a listing of Turkey Trot walks and races being held in the Cornelius area next week. Each offers distances for novice and experienced runners alike, as well as fun runs for the kids. Lake Norman Turkey Trot Date […]
Giving Thanks: Pitch in this holiday season
Nov. 20. Many people are fortunate enough to be able to spend the Thanksgiving holiday weekend sitting around the table to give thanks over a spread of turkey, stuffing, mac and cheese and apple pie. Others could use some help to make their holiday a special day, so in the spirit of giving we compiled […]
Weekender: Santa Claus is coming
Nov. 20. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Thursday, Nov. 20 Mahjong 6 pm | Nov. 20. Mahjong Assisted Play for newer players + Open Play for experienced players! Play and connect in a fun, social setting. Lost Worlds […]
Tell Giselle: Elevating the holiday chaos
Aug. 19. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “Pretty much every holiday that I’ve had to host the family dinner, I end up thinking it is just not worth the effort. And even those holidays that I just have to bring a side dish, I feel pretty […]
Novant seeking approval to build ER in Cornelius
Nov. 19. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius is becoming an increasingly attractive location for medical facilities. Just a few months after Atrium Health opened a new full-service hospital on Highway 21, its chief competitor, Novant Health, is seeking approval for two new facilities in town. Novant is proposing a freestanding 11,400 square foot emergency room on […]
Cornelius man arrested in child exploitation investigation
Nov. 19. Aaron Alvin Schaller, 28, was arrested earlier this week following an investigation by Cornelius Police Department detectives assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. On Oct. 25, officers executed a search warrant at 22415 Market St. in Cornelius after receiving a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited […]
