Cornelius News
Residential portion of stalled Alexander Farms development rock solid, developer says
July 7. By Dave Vieser. It’s been almost four years since the Cornelius Town Board gave the green light for a major mixed-use development on the 55-acre Alexander Farms property. The basic layout had retail near West Catawba, an active adult facility aadjacent to the retail segment, and private homes for leasing. Back in 2021 […]
Weekly Calendar July 6-13: Music and more
Tuesday, July 8 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag items for every five classes completed. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats. The […]
Celebrating July 4: We’ll be closed for the holiday
July 3. Cornelius Today | Business Today will be closed Friday, July 4, Independence Day. Have fun and stay safe! What else is closed? Banks and post offices are closed on Friday. Some groceries will have holiday hours, but there’s no need to stock up on bread and milk. Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave.,and […]
Weekender July 3-6: Happy 4th
Thursday, July 3 4th of July Celebration at Lowe’s YMCA 6- 10 pm | July 3. Lowe’s YMCA hosts Field of Flags, live music and fireworks. You can also visit the Field of Flags any time from July 2 to 5. Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville. Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 4th of July […]
Here comes the Boom! Get your fireworks fix this 4th
4th of July Celebration at Lowe’s YMCA Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Place: Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville Cost: Free Features: Lowe’s YMCA hosts Field of Flags, live music and fireworks around 9:15 pm. You can also visit the Field of Flags any time from July 2 to 5. Kannapolis Cannon […]
Film festival in Statesville will screen 46 independent films
July 1. The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) has announced its official film selections for 2025, its 10th anniversary. A total of 46 films from 17 countries have been selected to screen during the festival, which will take place Sept. 11–13, in historic downtown Statesville. Quotable “This year’s lineup represents some of the most powerful […]
Find something to do in July
Tuesday, July 1 60th Anniversary Gala 6-9 pm | July 1. Celebrating a Davidson Community Players’ milestone with performances, memories, dinner and auction. Cocktail attire; $150 per person. Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Dr., Davidson. Garden Explorer Days – Mad Science Day 9 am – 3 pm | July 1. Campers will become mad […]
Weekly calendar June 30- July 6: Gala, music and more
Tuesday, July 1 60th Anniversary Gala 6-9 pm | July 1. Celebrating a Davidson Community Players’ milestone with performances, memories, dinner and auction. Cocktail attire; $150 per person. Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Dr., Davidson. Garden Explorer Days – Mad Science Day 9 am – 3 pm | July 1. Campers will become mad […]
US Rep. Adams, a Democrat, commends Sen. Tillis for his service to country
June 30. With all eyes turned to who might replace US Sen. Thom Tillis in the Republican primary in 2026, a top Democrat took time to praise the former NC Speaker of the House on Sunday. Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) said she wanted to “commend Sen. Thom Tillis for his courage and commitment […]
EarthTalk: What is Pollinator Month?
What is Pollinator Month all about and how can I participate? —E.T., via email June 27. Every June, people around the world celebrate Pollinator Month. It’s a time to recognize the huge role that bees, butterflies, birds, bats and others play in keeping our environment and food systems going. A big part of that is […]
