Cornelius News
Town approves committee appointments, signage changes
Dec. 16. By Dave Vieser. Newly elected Cornelius Mayor Denis Bilodeau has promised to make transportation a central focus of his administration, and at the town board meeting on Monday night, commissioners unanimously approved the appointments of Robby Carney and Wayne Herron as Cornelius’ representatives on the Lake Norman Transportation Commission. The commission advocates at […]
Modern Dad: Grinch in a Pinch
Dec. 16. By Jon Show. When the kids were young, Christmas was the most exciting time of the year, but I’m tired of the insane amount of effort it takes to carry on all the traditions. We still like to pick out the tree and decorate it, but you can tell the kids are doing […]
Suffolk Punch opens in Birkdale
Dec. 16. Suffolk Punch’s long-awaited opening in Birkdale Village is finally here. The Charlotte-based brewery opened its doors this past weekend as construction continues on the remainder of the building. The downstairs interior is open and features a long bar with seating for 12 to 15 people, along with six small tables that accommodate an […]
Weekly calendar: The Drifters, LKN Boat Parade and more
Dec. 15. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this week around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Monday, Dec. 15 Modern Holiday Calligraphy for Beginners 6:30-8 pm | Dec. 15. A festive workshop of holiday fun and pretty lettering for beginners. Lost Worlds Brewing. Weird Girl Litfic Book […]
Lake Norman Giants bring home national championship
Dec. 15. By Ryan Moxon. The Lake Norman Giants claimed a Pop Warner national championship on Saturday, the highest title in the nation’s largest youth football organization. The 10U Giants, who lost in the championship tournament last year, beat the Mt. Hope Cowboys of Rhode Island 20-0, following earlier playoff wins over teams from Pennsylvania […]
Community meetings this week on proposed medical facilities
Dec. 15. By Dave Vieser. Community meetings have been scheduled this week to give residents more information about Novant Health’s two proposed medical facilities in Cornelius. Both meetings will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Woody Washam Jr. Community Room at Town Hall. Community meetings are required by the town before rezoning applications […]
Menorah lighting celebration at Birkdale Village
Menorah Lighting at Birkdale Village Dec. 12. Sunday at sunset marks the beginning of the eight-night celebration of Hanukkah, and Chabad of Lake Norman will hold its 7th annual Hanukkah Festival at Birkdale Village to commemorate the occasion. The celebration is free and open to the public, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Festivities include the lighting […]
Three Cornelius teens cast in holiday play this weekend
Dec. 12. Three Cornelius students will perform in Prancer, a new holiday theater production that begins tonight at Community School of Davidson. Photo by Sheri Weber Based on the 1989 film of the same name, Prancer tells the story of a young girl who recently lost her mother and befriends a reindeer she believes is […]
Hough wins 8A football state championship
Dec. 12. By Ryan Moxon. A big play in Hough’s defensive secondary sealed the victory Thursday night as the Huskies beat the Millbrook Wildcats 21–0 to win their first football state championship in school history. “We had our ups and downs tonight, and offensively we kind of got stagnant a little bit, but at the […]
Weekender: Festivus and holiday markets abound
Dec. 11. 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, Dec.11 Annual Holiday Concert 7 pm | Dec. 11. Evening of festive favorites and seasonal classics, performed by the Lake Norman Philharmonic. For this family-friendly event seating will be on […]
