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Parents can use Halloween candy to teach kids about personal finance

Nov. 2. Here’s advice on how parents can use the process of collecting and allocating Halloween candy to teach children about personal finance. Two experts gave this advice to WalletHub. Cost, […]

Paletas are Popsicles and Mexican Paletas are way bigger than normal ice pops, hand-made, artisanal and made with 100% natural ingredients. Photo Morelia Gourmet Paletas

Morelia Gourmet Paletas offering a free taste in Birkdale Village

Nov. 2. Morelia Gourmet Paletas, which opened recently in a kiosk at Birkdale Village, will offer free ice cream pops on Saturday, Nov. 5. As part of the grand opening […]

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Town’s leaf vacuums revving up

Nov. 1. The town’s leaf vacuuming begins today and continues through Jan. 31. Leaf vacuuming will begin on Tuesday, November 01, and will run through the end of January 2023. […]

Ice skating is available on the Upper Pond of the Whitewater Center. It’s open to all ages and experience levels. Photo Whitewater Center.

You can lace up to ice skate at 2 outdoor venues this season

Nov. 1. By TL Bernthal. Two outdoor ice-skating rinks will be open to the public this season. A first-ever rink at Birkdale Village joins the Whitewater Center with ice skating […]

Veterans Day will be celebrated at Cornelius Town Hall and elsewhere.

Holiday activities along with other fun events coming in November

Trying to figure out what to do this month? This calendar points you to some of the best options in Lake Norman.  Nov. 1 Brooke M. Bauer, Ph.D.: Becoming Catawba: […]

An easy rule of thumb is to toss any remaining Halloween candy by the time Easter comes.

How long is Halloween candy good for?

Nov. 1. The National Confectioners Association has sweet advice on the shelf-live and storage suggestions for all that Halloween candy. An easy rule of thumb is to toss any remaining […]

State Sen. Natasha Marcus, District 41, said “I was honored to be the one to share this good news with Ms. Dixon and wish her and her students lots of educational fun with their garden project.” Photo Pioneer Community School

Pioneer Springs Community School gets GO Grant

Nov. 1. Pioneer Springs Community School and teacher Sandra Dixon received a Go Outside “GO Grant” of $3,500 for a project to provide outdoor garden experiences to students and explore […]

Revaluations: Get ready for it

County tax assessor will update town boards in November, December

Oct. 31. By Dave Yochum. The County Assessor’s Office will present an update to the Cornelius Town Board on Monday Nov. 7 during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting. Revaluation […]

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Kennel cough on the rise; no cases at Cornelius shelter

Oct. 31. [Update Nov. 3] By TL Bernthal. A respiratory disease spreading among dogs in the community is rising. One national expert says the uptick in cases starting last year […]

Annual barbecue at Mt. Zion UMC is a favorite local tradition

Weekly calendar Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Barbecues, Wildcat Weekend, theater and Pumpkin Fest

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.  Here’s a look at what’s […]