Cornelius News
Rev. David Libbon: Meet the new rector at Good Shepherd Anglican
FAITH COMMUNITY| By Dave Yochum April 3. The new rector at Good Shepherd Anglican on West Catawba is steeped in the traditions, beliefs and rituals that are making the relatively new denomination—founded amidst turmoil in the Episcopalian denomination 16 years ago—among the fastest-growing nationwide. “We live in a world that is rapidly changing. There is […]
Weekender April 3-6: STEAMy events, plays, music and always more
April 3-6 The Addams Family: A New Musical April 3-5, 7 pm; April 6, 2 pm | Presented by Hough Theatre. Tickets are $12 for students, $15 for adults. Click here for tickets. Hough High School Performing Arts Center Auditorium, 12420 Bailey Rd., Cornelius Thursday, April 3 So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience Starring Robert […]
Humpty Dumpty is back where he belongs
April 2. Humpty Dumpty is back out in front of Cornelius Elementary School, where he sat for six years before being discovered stolen in June of 2023. He sat atop a brick wall in an open book with the nursery rhyme engraved on the left side and a word search on the right side; that […]
Annual town budget retreat gets under way tomorrow in Winston-Salem
April 2. Cornelius’ annual municipal budget retreat—a busy, two-day work session—gets under way tomorrow at the Graylyn International Conference Center in Winston Salem. The mayor, members of the Board of Commissioners and key staff members attend and, like a large business, dive into the details of budgeting and goal-setting. The workshop begins at 8:30 am […]
Plan your fun April into May
Tuesday, April 1 An Evening with Laurie Hernandez 8 – 9:30 pm | April 1. 2016 gold medal–winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words. Ticket required. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. April 3-6 The Addams Family: A New Musical April 3-5, […]
Weekly Calendar March 31 – April 6: Theater, music and more
Monday, March 31 Book Talk – Unforgettable Sacrifice: How Black Communities Remember the Civil War 4:30 – 6 pm | March 31. Book reading by author Hilary Green and Conversation with Vanessa Castenada (Africana Studies and Latin American Studies) and Meghna Chauduri (History). Join us for an evening of conversation and celebration accompanied by light […]
Don’t use fire pits, please, as burn ban remains in effect
March 31. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management is reminding residents that the statewide burn ban remains in effect. Because of increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide until further notice. The burn ban prohibits all open burning, no matter the distance to […]
Seven students at Lakeside Charter qualify for national history competition in Orlando
March 31. Seven students from Lakeside Charter Academy were winners in the regional round of the Great History Challenge at Winthrop University on March 25. Their exceptional performance earned them a spot at the National competition in May, to be held in Orlando over the Memorial Day weekend. The students are: Colton Garris – 6th […]
Marine safety improves in wake of new rental regulations
March 27. By Dave Vieser. Boaters are hopeful the Lake Norman Marine Commission’s (LNMC) new Boat Rental Regulations have improved safety on the lake. There was one fatality in 2024 related to an unlicensed boat rental company. Why it matters Lake Norman, the largest lake in North Carolina, saw 28 boating-related deaths between 2012 and […]
Weekender March 27-30: Bach Festival, Country Music Festival and more
Thursday, March 27 A.J. Ghent & His Singing Guitar 7 pm | March 27. Viral influencer, singer, songwriter, and slide guitarist AJ Ghent is captivating audiences nationwide with his live performances, showcasing the therapeutic power of his “Singing Guitar.” By creating soundscapes that deeply resonate with listeners, Ghent is redefining the concert experience, transforming each […]
