Cornelius News
LKN Humane seeks donation to help animals caught in wake of Ian
Oct. 6. As Florida begins the recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Ian, help is still needed on the ground. Gulf Coast Humane Society in Fort Myers is among the animal welfare organizations that were impacted by the storm, having sustained major structural damage. Thanks to Lake Norman Transportation, the Lake Norman Humane Society is […]
Jetton partially blocked after 2-car crash and roll-over
Oct. 5. All four lanes of Jetton Road were blocked when a late model Corvette collided with a Grand Cherokee which flipped over near the middle of Jetton. Cornelius Police and Fire were on the scene as well as MEDIC and NC State Police. The accident happened at about 1 pm at the intersection of […]
Bradford vs. Clark (again) in NC House District 98
Oct. 5. By Dave Vieser. In the highly visible race for House District 98, hardly a day goes by without a political mailer. Lawn signs have sprouted up during the past couple of weeks all over town. The rematch between John Bradford and Christy Clark will be hard-fought. What’s special about NC House District 98? […]
Late rally pushes UNCC graduate Monetti to victory in Bassmaster College Classic Bracket
Oct. 5. As he ran back to Greenwood State Park on Championship Monday of the Bassmaster College Classic Bracket, Louis Monetti was heartbroken. Although he had a limit, Monetti had fallen short of the target weight he thought he would need to beat his opponent, Florida Gateway College’s Seth Slanker. So, as he stood shoulder […]
Town Board sinks Flagship plan for garages out front
Oct. 4. The Town Board last night turned down a request from the Flagship neighborhood that would have allowed them to build stand-alone garages in their front yards—a major no-no in Cornelius. In this case, the Flagship front yards are hundreds of feet deep, set back from Bethel Church Road by gates and a common […]
Meck seeks input on Environmental Justice Study
Oct. 4. MeckNC.gov needs residents’ voices to understand the environmental concerns in each community. Two outreach sessions will he held this month in Lake Norman. Environmental Justice is a movement to ensure all people have equal access to clean air, clean water, fresh food, and healthy housing, regardless of race, color, national origin or income. The […]
HEARTS event at Cedar Grove features local music, local food discussion
Oct. 3. What did harvest and harvest time mean to the people in our region throughout the ages? Find out at the the Oct. 15 HEARTS event at historic Cedar Grove and Hugh Torance House and Store on Gilead Road. The theme is “Harvest.” Ashli Quesinberry Stokes, PhD will explore local foodways and traditions from […]
Pumpkins: More than fall decorations, they’re good for you
Oct. 3. By TL Bernthal. Pumpkin is an incredibly nutritious gourd, not just a fall decoration. Pumpkin is particularly popular to enjoy around Halloween and Thanksgiving. That bright orange color we love in the fall is a tip-off to its health benefits. Sugar pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and a good source of omega-3 […]
Weekly Agenda Oct. 3-9: Dog show re-scheduled, fall plant sale, music
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Mondays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Through Nov. 11 Mud at the Mill […]
Town Board will review Hyundai expansion
Oct. 3. By Dave Vieser. A change in the expansion plans for Lake Norman Hyundai will get a final look at tonight’s Town Board Meeting. The new plan The request is to build one large building in the area that was approved for two smaller buildings. “The proposed amendment will combine the previously approved two […]
