Cornelius News
Oil analyst predicts quick 15-cent increase in gas prices
Feb. 24. By Dave Yochum. Gas prices are expected to climb: Oil and gas analyst Tom Kloza told Cornelius Today that gas prices, already around $3.40 a gallon or more in Cornelius, could jump 15 cents by the weekend in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The national average gas price is about $3.54 […]
Weekend agenda Feb. 25-27: Town Black History Month celebration, art, music and more
Happenings this weekend: Friday, Feb. 25 Blanchard Seniff ’22: Senior Art Exhibition Presentation and Reception 4-4:30 pm. Joinan opening reception with Blanchard Seniff ’22. Artist’s talk will be presented in-person and via Zoom. To attend by Zoom please RSVP. A reception will follow the presentation. Visual Arts Center VAC-117 Semans Lecture Hall, Davidson College. Saturday, […]
Top pitmasters from the Carolinas to headline new BBQ festival
Feb. 24. Some of the best BBQ pitmasters from North and South Carolina are teaming up for the first Carolina BBQ Festival at Camp North End’s Boileryard in Charlotte on Sunday, May 22. Guests will have the opportunity to taste and learn about the BBQ of each Carolina region, listen to live music, and sample […]
Downtown detour starts today
Feb. 24. Beginning at 9 am Thursday, Catawba Avenue in downtown Cornelius will be restricted to one lane from 9 am to 4 pm in the vicinity of the Cain Center for the Arts. Eastbound traffic will be redirected to the westbound lane, while westbound traffic will be rerouted behind the live-work units just west […]
Cornelius will test ‘social district’ allowing alcohol consumption outdoors on Catawba
Feb. 23. By Dave Yochum. A new “Lake Norman Social District” downtown has been approved by the Cornelius Town Board in time for St. Patrick’s Day bar parties. It means St. Patrick’s Day revelers in a proscribed area downtown can have open containers outside. What’s new: HB 890 The state recently passed a law known […]
Three local teens land spots in electric co-op programs
Feb. 23. Three Lake Norman area high school students have been selected by EnergyUnited to participate in unique leadership opportunities: Patrick Oglesby of Huntersville and Madeline Hiteshue of Mooresville will represent EnergyUnited in Washington D.C. as delegates in the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour program. Parker Ariail of Cornelius will represent EnergyUnited in June in […]
A closer look at North Carolina’s thriving HBCUs
Feb. 22. By Joe Killian/NC Policy Watch. As Black History Month commences its final week, North Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities have endured a series of bomb threats leading to closures, disruptions and fear of hate-based terrorism that the FBI reports is at a 12-year high across America. Nonetheless, the UNC System’s HBCUs continue to thrive, […]
Pounding for Parker Foundation still pounding
Feb. 22. Lost Worlds Brewing and the Pounding for Parker Foundation have announced a new community partnership, connecting the brewery in support of the foundation’s mission to improve the quality of life of childhood cancer survivors. Lost Worlds Brewing has hosted previous events such as blood drives and plants sales, like the upcoming Pints For […]
New task force will help tackle growth issues
Feb. 22. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board officially formed a growth management task force at their Feb. 21 meeting, naming nine members to the new advisory group. The group, whose name morphed from committee to task force, is expected to make recommendations to elected officials and staff in conjunction with the update of […]
Weekly agenda Feb. 21-27: Here is what’s going on around Lake Norman
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: Feb. 21, 22 and 24 Open Track Nights on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8 pm. James Hoyt Wilhelm Park’s 1/4-mile walking track will […]
