Cornelius News
Crime doesn’t pay, but helping solve it can
March 28. By TL Bernthal. North Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers wants to work with residents to prevent and solve crimes. Crime Stoppers’ primary aim is to raise awareness with regard to citizen participation in crime fighting in our community. The tip line, 704-896-7887, is one way: Residents can report crimes confidentially and be rewarded if the […]
Save the date: April 29 home tour in Davidson supports DCCDC
March 28. The Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center will hold the Davidson Home & Village Tour April 29. Centered on the Town Green, the walking tour will feature unique architectural styles, interior design, historical landmarks and local artists. Adult admission is $40, children 2-12 are $15 with advance purchase. The event runs 10 amto4pm. DCCDC provides […]
New book on Cherokee Nation’s history gets NEH grant
March 28. Some records are lost to history—destroyed during the nation’s bloodiest conflict, carelessly tossed aside when homes were seized and their contents purged, or exposed to the elements as the inhabitants of those homes trudged the desolate path of forced relocation. It’s the job of the historian to surface the first-hand accounts and official […]
West Marine, Qualified Captain on board with Cornelius-based Devoted Float
March 27. The Devoted Float, a Cornelius-based awareness and resource organization focused on drowning prevention, has teamed up with The Qualified Captain, the water industry’s leading expert on safety, and West Marine, North America’s marine supply resource leader, to launch a major national campaign that encourages the installation of waterside lifesaver rings throughout the country. […]
Davidson College named a top producer for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
March 27. The State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recognizes Davidson College and other U.S. colleges and universities that received the highest number of applicants selected for the 2022-23 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Six students from Davidson were selected for Fulbright awards for the academic year 2022-2023. Fulbright is the U.S. government’s […]
Weekly calendar March 27 – April 2: Easter’s on its way, Beer School, Gina Chavez and more
Calendar Sponsors Here are events happening this week. March 27 Bing Futch Concert 7:30 pm | March 27. Acclaimed dulcimer artist Bing Futch to perform. Using the Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Native American flute, ukulele, and a looper, Bing celebrates traditional and modern music with passion, humor and boundless energy. He continues to produce […]
Birkdale Village fountain expected to open after Easter weekend
[Update April 13] NAP says they are waiting on the electrician to finish work on the fountain. March 27. The fountain should be shooting water as early as mid-April. Tim Perry, managing partner of North American Properties, the owners of Birkdale Village in Huntersville, said last week that the needed parts were received Monday, March […]
Lake Norman ‘Men That Cook’ is today
March 26. The Lake Norman Men That Cook event at Sweet Magnolia Estate features amateur chefs competing to win prize money for their favorite charity. Join in today from 11 am to 2 pm and vote for your favorite team. Organized by the Happy Hour Rotary Club of Huntersville, Men That Cook supports 18 different […]
Mt. Zion opts to remain affiliated with UMC
March 24. The administrative board of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church has voted unanimously to remain affiliated with the parent church. Some UMC member churches have begun the process of “disaffiliation” from the Western North Carolina Conference (WNCC) as well as the entire UMC. The departures are largely due to theological conservatives’ concerns about LGBTQ […]
3 Rotary Clubs share mission to help save children around the world
March 24. The Davidson Rotary Club, Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg County and Lake Norman – Huntersville Rotary Club have joined forces again to help children around the world access life changing heart surgeries. Last year the clubs raised enough to save the lives of 40 children. This year a dinner and a silent auction […]
