Cornelius News
Mooresville delays ‘fireworks spectacular’ originally planned for New Year’s Eve
Dec. 29. The 150th Anniversary Kick-Off Fireworks Spectacular has been postponed because of weather from New Year’s Eve to Jan. 14. The event will feature a giant soccer kick, disco car, ninja course, climbing wall, face painting, balloon artist, roaming magician and more. The event is 4-7:30 pm Jan. 14 at LangTree Village, 401 Langtree Rd., […]
Celebrate the new year at Rural Hill’s First Footin’
Dec. 29. Celebrate the start to the New Year with the annual walk and celebration of Hogmanay, or Scottish New Years at Rural Hill. First Footin’ is the annual walk around the property at 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville. Schedule Noon – Gather at Rural Hill in the Cultural Center. 1 pm – Step off for […]
Best cities for New’s Years, according to survey
Dec. 29. Charlotte places 35th in the top 100 best cities for New Year’s, according to a Wallet Hub survey. New York City topped the list, and here’s how some southeast cities placed: Atlanta, fifth; Nashville, Tenn., 15th; Lousville, Kentucky, 16th; New Orleans 20th; Raleigh, 28th; and Durham, 32nd and Winston-Salem 75th.. By the numbers […]
Parents of missing Madalina must turn in passports
Dec. 28. A judge decided the mother and step-father of missing 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari each must surrender their passport if they post bail. Diana Cojocari, 37, and stepfather, Christopher Palmiter, 60, have been charged with failure to report the disappearance of a child to law enforcement. There’s been no sign of Madalina, a sixth-grader at […]
Had enough chillin? Plan your January
Calendar Sponsors Here are some events for the first month of the New Year. Check back on Mondays and Thursdays for updated weekly and weekend calendars to point you to local events. Sunday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament 11:45 am opening ceremonies; first footer at noon. | Jan. 1. The Lake […]
Stacy Phillips picked as interim executive director for Rural Hill
Dec. 28. Historic Rural Hill Chairman Bob McIntosh announced that Stacy Phillips, an elected commissioner in Huntersville, has assumed the position of executive director on an interim basis. Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville is a 265-acre former plantation owned by Mecklenburg County and managed by the non-profit. “This role is contemplated to run through the […]
Madalina update: 245 homes canvassed by law enforcement
Dec. 27. By Dave Yochum. Cornelius Police once again took to Facebook to appeal to the public for any information that would help find 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari who wasn’t reported missing until three weeks after the fact. To view the video, click here. Her mother, Diana Cojocari, 37, and stepfather, Christopher Palmiter, 60, have been […]
Brace yourselves for the 45th annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Skiing Tournament
Dec. 27. The 45th Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament will be held Sunday, Jan. 1, at Lake Norman Marina and hosted by the Carolina Show Ski Team, It is one of the longest running and unique barefoot skiing tournaments in the world. Due to COVID-19, 2021 was the first year in the […]
Weekly calendar: Dec. 27-Jan. 1: Fireworks, barefoot tournament and more
Calendar Sponsors Trying to figure out what to do? Here are some of the best options in Lake Norman. Dec. 27 Gingerbread man decorating, competition Opens 5 pm | Dec. 27. Gingerbread Man kit will be available for purchase the entire evening. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Dec. 31 Fireworks Spectacular 4 pm […]
Davidson Community Players appeal for donations
Dec. 22. Davidson Community Players is appealing to the public to make a tax-deductible gift before the year ends. The investment in live theater in the Lake Norman community will be matched. Any new gift to Davidson Community Players or increase to a past gift to Davidson Community Players will get matched dollar-for-dollar through a […]
