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‘Praise in the Park’ is Saturday in Smithville

Sept. 15. Praise in the Park, a free, family-friendly festival, is this Saturday at Smithville Park. It will feature local, regional and national gospel artists along with food, educational and inspirational vendors. Performers include Jamal Davis, C Dwayne & The Voices, Gethsemane Gospel Singers, Christ Community Baptist Praise Ensemble, Kenny Curry, Zeb Harrison & The […]

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Change in expansion plans for Lake Norman Hyundai

Sept. 14. By Dave Vieser. A change in plans for Lake Norman Hyundai in Cornelius was unanimously approved by the Town Planning Board at its meeting this week. The plan will now be sent back to the Town Board for final review and possible approval. Background TT of Lake Norman ST, hopes to gain final […]

The Werks President David Van Epps (standing) with Martin Steger, one of Sonderwerks’ Master Mechanics.

Car culture drives demand for condos, club

Sept. 14. By Dave Vieser. The Werks, a luxury garage condominium planned on Chartown Drive, will give auto enthusiasts a place to not only store their prized possessions, but to gather and entertain as well. Plans include an 1,800-square-foot clubhouse for automotive enthusiasts Details “We will have a total of 89 units that range in […]

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It’s groovy baby!

Sept. 14. Hippie Fest is a grassroots festival featuring a weekend of entertainment, camaraderie and peaceful vibes. The festival will be held Oct. 22-23 at the Rowan County Fairground, 1560 Julian Road, Salisbury. Hours are noon to 7 pm both days. Attendees can expect live music, bohemian shopping, vintage hippie car show, DIY tie-dye, giant […]

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Share your favorite pumpkin recipes, please

Pumpkin spice lattes and everything else pumpkin are back on the menus. Cornelius Today will be sharing some interesting health benefits of pumpkins soon. We’d like to include some of your favorite recipes that use pumpkin. The recipe can be for desserts or salads or beverages, however you like to use pumpkin. Please email your recipes, […]

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Nina’s Boutique to close in Birkdale after holidays

Sept. 13. The owners of Birkdale Village confirmed that Nina’s Boutique will be closing in January 2023. The boutique opened in September 2019 under a temporary license agreement, and it will expire at the end of this year, according to North American Properties. Nina’s Boutique, 16916 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, is between between Corkscrew, which […]

Jerel Law, pastor of Love Lake Norman

Love Lake Norman, a non-denominational church, will meet in Cain Center next year

Sept. 13. Love Lake Norman, the non-denominational church that meets in the Oak Street mill in downtown Cornelius, will move its worship services to the Cain Center for the Arts after it is completed late this year. Rev. Jerel Law, pastor, said the new space is the next logical step in the growth of the […]

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New, more upscale Birkdale unfolds in Huntersville

Sept. 12. By TL Bernthal. Birkdale Village Reimagined is on its way to becoming the lifestyle, dining and shopping destination its owners want it to be. With the weekend opening of The Plaza that has the new stage and space for concert seating and Club Birkdale, what the owners call their “unique approach to concierge.” […]

Sept. 16: Esther and The Exiles perform at Lost Worlds Brewing

Weekly agenda Sept. 12-18: Praise in the Park, fall festival, car show and, of course, lots of music

Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Check back on Mondays for the Weekly Agenda and Thursdays for the Weekender. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it.  Through Sept. 13 Field of […]

Mud at the Mill exhibition: Experience the Wonder of Clay

Sept. 12. The Cain Center for the Arts  announces the return of its annual juried show focusing on functional and sculptural works of clay. The exhibit opens today; works will be displayed at the Cornelius Art Center Gallery. Mud at the Mill presents an opportunity for local artists to exhibit their creations and for the […]