Cornelius News
Weekly calendar July 31- Aug. 6: National Night Out, concerts, festivals
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, Aug.1 National Night Out 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Aug. 1. The Cornelius Police Department in hosting the annual National Night Out event to promote community safety and crime prevention. Particiants enjoy an evening filled with family fun, including children’s activities, food, entertainment and more. Smithville Park. Wednesday, Aug. 2 Art Club: […]
The weather forecast is so often up in the air because of the radar gap
July 28. Speaking of the weather, US Rep. Jeff Jackson (D-NC) introduced HR 4912 to close the weather radar gap in Charlotte with the successor to the current Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD), which will phase out over the next decade. The Charlotte region is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country that […]
Weekend Weather: Dog days of summer (and then some)
July 28. Breathtaking heat is on the docket today, tomorrow and Sunday, with a little relief coming Monday when the high will be under 90 degrees. That said, the heat index will be over 100 today and Saturday. Take care out there, check in on the elderly and make sure pets can cool off. Friday: […]
Duke experts say policies must change to address heat
July 28. By Clayton Henkel | NC Newsline. Heat, humidity and the quest for air conditioning are a part of every summer. But Ashley Ward believes this summer is a wake-up call for many Americans. Ward directs the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. Her work focuses on the […]
Rural Hill’s Amazing Maize Maze needs volunteers
July 27. Amazing Maize Maze volunteers are needed for maze creation, which is mapping and pulling corn. Volunteers who complete one shift of volunteering with maze creation will receive a season pass to the maze and for a friend/family member. If you volunteer multiple shifts you can choose to receive two more passes to the maze […]
Weekender July 27 – 30: Christmas toy drive, clay workshop, UiC discussion and more
Calendar Sponsors Friday, July 28 Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop 10- 11:30 am | July 28. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this […]
Peninsula Community Foundation donates over $150,000 to local non-profits
July 26. Thanks to the generosity of the local community, the Peninsula Community Foundation has just been able to award grants in excess of $150,000 to 14charities in the Lake Norman area. In addition to the “core” charities that the PCF historically supports, the Ada Jenkins Center, The Lake Norman Community Health Clinic, Caterpillar Ministries […]
Beware heat stroke: Sunny, very hot through Monday or Tuesday
July 26. Even if you’re the picture of health, it pays to take precautions amidst the high temperatures expected over the next several days. As the body temperature increases, heat-related illness can be severe regardless age or fitness. In high-het conditions, you should: Limit physical activity outside. Drink plenty of water and limit alcohol use. […]
UPDATED: Let them eat cheesecake
July 26. Originally announced almost a year ago, thanks to a building permit, The Cheesecake Factory will open in Birkdale Village Tuesday Aug. 8. [Update] Permit issues have caused the postponement of the opening to Aug. 15. The Cheesecake Factory has hired nearly 300 staff members for the new location, according to a press release. […]
Multiple agencies mobilized, including FBI, after high-tech security breach hit town information system
July 25. The Town of Cornelius is thanking the NC Local Government Information Systems Agency, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management, City of Charlotte Information Technology Department, DHS, NC National Guard and the FBI, for helping scan the Town’s network for malware. But the task still isn’t over; in a press release issued last night almost two weeks […]
