Cornelius News
99 degrees forecast this afternoon, here’s what to do
June 24. With temperatures expected to reach 99 this afternoon, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are activating additional resources to assist vulnerable residents. Mecklenburg County Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises. You should: Limit physical activity outside Drink plenty of water […]
Carolina Youth Orchestra Summer Festival Registration Closes July 1
June 23. The Carolina Youth Orchestra Summer Festival (CYOSF) returns to Davidson College from July 31 to Aug. 2, bringing together student musicians from across the Charlotte region for a three-day musical experience. Hosted in partnership with Davidson College, the festival features top-tier instruction from professional musicians and university faculty, including Davidson College Symphony Orchestra Director […]
Weekly Calendar June 23-29: The Groove Machine, How to Protest Well & Safely, more music and fun
Tuesday, June 24 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag items for every five classes completed. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats. The […]
NCDEQ advises public to avoid algal blooms that may be in coves
June 20. The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) advises the public to avoid contact with green or blue water in coves due to algal blooms that have lingered in Lake Norman since June 16. Algal blooms have been observed at multiple locations on the lake in Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln and […]
Here’s what is going on for the 4th of July, starting tomorrow
Firework displays are expected at The Peninsula Club, as well as at Trump National Golf Club (Cocktail Cove) and the Lake Norman Yacht Club, both Mooresville. While these July 4 events are for members only, the shows can still be enjoyed from the lake or nearby public areas. Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in Cornelius Date: Saturday, June […]
Weekender June 19-22: Symphony in the Park, Juneteenth, Lost at the Lake and more music
Through Sunday, June 29 Head Over Heels See website for schedule. Davidson Community Players presents a wacky mash-up of a classic Renaissance adventure and the iconic 80s music of The Go-Go’s. Recommended ages 13+. Advance tickets $15-$40 plus tax and fees. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. Thursday, June 19 Juneteenth 6-8 pm | June […]
North Carolina: 7th highest relative risk for meat contamination
June 19. New data shows that about 36% of retail meat samples nationwide are contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria. And with the FDA and USDA facing major budget cuts, efforts to monitor pathogens, investigate outbreaks, and enforce safety standards could be weakened. The new report from Trace One says chicken is the most contaminated meat […]
Key transportation bill clears state NC House in 102-6 vote
June 19. By Dave Yochum. The NC House of Representatives passed second reading of the PAVE Act, following a vote by the House Rules Committee yesterday to advance the bill to the full chamber. Sponsored by Rep. Tricia Cotham, the bill would allow Mecklenburg County voters to approve new revenue—from a one-cent sales tax—for transportation […]
Atrium in final surge to open Cornelius hospital July 1
NEWSMAKERS BREAKFAST | By Mark Washburn June 18. Less than two weeks away from taking its first patients, Atrium’s new hospital on U.S. 21 in Cornelius is still hiring staff, finishing interior work and preparing to show off its features at a ribbon-cutting tomorrow. Brian M. Wofford, inaugural CEO/facility executive of Atrium Health Lake Norman […]
Five questions with country artist Brooke Lee
June 18. Nashville artist and Lake Norman native Brooke Lee returns to the BoatYard LKN stage this Saturday with guests Diamond Dixie and Bourbon Sons. The country singer is known for her high energy shows and lends her harmonious voice with a touch of grit to classic and original songs alike. Brooke Lee’s newest single, […]
