Cornelius News
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 starting this month. The rink at Birkdale Village will open Saturday, Nov. 19 and run through Monday, Jan. 16. The Whitewater Center skating will be […]
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: Catawba Indian Women and Nation-building, 1540-1840 7:30 pm | Nov. 1. Brooke M. Bauer, a citizen of the Catawba Nation of South Carolina and assistant […]
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 Halloween candy by the time Easter comes. Specifics on longevity Soft chocolates, like milk and white chocolate, last eight to 10 months. Dark chocolate lasts […]
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 hands-on learning environments. GO Grants are funded by The Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council and Trust Fund and are awarded to applicants across the state to […]
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 is the process by which Mecklenburg County revalues all property (land and buildings) to its current market value as of an established date, in this […]
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 is a result of increased activities of dogs with other dogs as COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed and people resumed life outside the home. Recent cases […]
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 coming up this week: Nov. 1 Brooke M. Bauer, Ph.D.: Becoming Catawba: Catawba Indian Women and Nation-building, 1540-1840 7:30 pm | Nov. 1. Brooke M. […]
This is the last week for Early Voting
Oct. 31. By Dave Yochum. It’s last week of early voting prior to Election Day on Tuesday Nov. 8. Early voting, which runs from 8 am to 7:30 pm through Friday, will end at 3 pm this coming Saturday. As of Sunday, 7,285 people had voted at Cornelius Town Hall. Any eligible voter in Mecklenburg […]
Catch ‘em while you can, but you must release them, too
Oct. 31. The Robbins Park Northern Pond has recently been stocked with more than 300 channel catfish. Everyone is welcome to fish but it’s catch and release only. The fishing pier is connected to a nearly 600-foot long boardwalk, and is handicap accessible. NC fishing license requirements apply. Don’t have fishing gear? Take advantage of […]
Mt. Zion Barbecue goes whole hog on Nov. 5
Oct. 30. A long-running Cornelius tradition—the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Barbecue—is Saturday, Nov. 5. A country style dining room aka the Family Life Center is the setting again; things changed to take-out only during the pandemic. The drive-through take-out line will be in place this year. Proceeds support mission work Barbecue plates, sandwiches, BBQ […]
