Cornelius News
How to keep your dog cool this summer
By the American Kennel Club June 21. Summer is the time to have outdoor fun with our dogs. Longer walks in the park, ambitious hikes, beach days or family travel — the sun is shining, and the outdoors is calling. But hot weather can also make us uncomfortable, and it poses special risks for dogs. […]
New exhibit opens at Cornelius Arts Center Gallery
June 21. the Cain Center for the Arts announced the arrival of a new exhibition running through Aug. 5. Reflections & Movements is an abstract exhibit by Junior Gomez. Admission is free of charge. The Cornelius Arts Center gallery is open 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday . Gomez, of Charlotte, creates abstract […]
Heat returning: 98 forecast Wednesday
June 21. It gets hot today—92 and sunny according to the National Weather Service—but Wednesday will be a scorcher. Temps tomorrow are expected to hit 98 with humidity returning. Thursday hot and humid, high of 94; Friday, 91. Late afternoon T-storms through Saturday. PHOTO: Nancy Bishop took this picture of the cove between Sunset Cove […]
Dental office planned for Alexander Farms mixed-use project
June 21. By Dave Vieser. Slowly but surely, site demolition has started and we’re beginning to get an idea of what will be included in the Alexander Farm mixed-use project and what it will look like. The latest addition: A dental office on the northwest corner of the site fronting West Catawba Avenue. The office […]
Weekly Agenda June 20-26: School is out and it’s start of summer. Plan your fun
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 coming up: June 20 Cardio Funk 6:30-7:30 pm Mondays. Drop in for this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center. $10 per class, pay at […]
Town Board may vote on Smithville allocation tonight
June 20. By Dave Vieser. At Monday evening’s Town Board Meeting, commissioners may render a final decision concerning funding for the Smithville Revitalization Plan. Organizers have asked for $6.6 million out of the $9.6 million the town will receive from the American Rescue Plan Act. ARPA funds are a one-time windfall for governments across the […]
Tomorrow is going to be a long day
June 20. Tuesday marks the first day of summer, and the longest day of the year. The summer solstice — is observed on either June 20, 21 or 22, but this year, it falls on June 21. The timing shifts because it depends on when the sun reaches its northernmost point from the celestial equator. […]
No swimming advisory will be lifted today after 5th spill this year
June 17. By Dave Yochum. A no-swim advisory for a cove that lies between Meta Road and Natalie Road will be lifted today after 600 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the lake Wednesday. Charlotte Water confirmed the spill was due to a cable sub-contractor. Typically any negative impacts to water quality dissipate within 24 […]
Celebrating Dad
Fathers are not always acknowledged for the impact they have on their children’s lives. However, several Cornelius residents shared their favorite childhood memories of their dads. It’s quite common to hear fathers joke about the gifts of socks and neck ties that they receive every year. But most dads would probably agree that creating memories […]
Mountain Creek Park officially opens this weekend
June 17. Catawba County is hosting activities for the official opening of Mountain Creek Park, the newest destination the Catawba County Park System, on Saturday, June 18. Mountain Creek Park was designed with mountain biking in mind. The park’s 18.7-mile trail system includes multi-use trails for hiking and biking, along with several bike-only sections, a […]
