Cornelius News
Davidson ringing community dinner bell at Beaver Dam
Aug. 30. The Town of Davidson is holding a community dinner on Sept, 22 at the historic Beaver Dam plantation house on Davidson-Concord Road. They’re serving BBQ, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, cookies and brownies. “I am a firm believer in the fellowship of breaking bread together—it’s a great peace-maker and relationship builder,” said Mayor […]
How to manage the back-to-school transition
Aug. 30. As kids head back to school, it’s a good idea to try to manage the transition. It can be hard! Dr. Pallavi Suvarna, a family medicine physician and mom, with Novant, shared these tips: Check in frequently. The mental and physical well-being of 73 million American kids is at risk and getting worse. […]
First day of school: Let’s all keep an eye out for kids
Aug. 29. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools welcomed back roughly 140,000 students and 18,000 employees today. There are 925 buses on the road, not to mention tens of thousands of parents. Keep an eye out for kids! Kathie Moquin (pictured) is. She’s the new crossing guard at Cornelius Elementary. Extra caution Watch for kids walking while looking at their […]
Weekly Agenda Aug. 29-Sept. 6: Lots to do before and over Labor Day weekend
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. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Sept. 1 Live music 6-9 pm. Love […]
It’s a family affair: How to keep kids active after school
Aug. 29. Your kids will be more active, if you are active with them. “As classroom requirements increase, PE and recess often get pushed aside,” says Dr. Stephanie Sherrill, pediatrician at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Suburban Pediatrics. “Many kids also face a mountain of homework after school, so it can be difficult (but not impossible) to fit […]
Birkdale Village common areas scheduled to open after Labor Day
Aug. 26. By TL Bernthal. Birkdale Village owners say they are concentrating on completing construction in the common areas in time for reopening on the Tuesday after Labor Day weekend. Those areas include the Concierge, Plaza, public restrooms and valet. What about the holidays? The owners are in the early planning stages for the holiday […]
Back to school: Red Cross recommends steps to keep students safe
Aug. 26. It’s a good time to devise family preparedness plan, according to American Red Cross Greater Carolinas. As parents get ready for the start of a new school year, it’s a good time to think about emergencies, such as weather-related disasters, and draw up an emergency plan for the household. Know what the emergency […]
Brown Bag Seafood Co. opens at Birkdale Village on Monday
Aug. 26. Chicago-based seafood restaurant Brown Bag Seafood Co. will open in Birkdale Village on Monday, Aug. 29, the first of three locations planned in the Charlotte region. Additional openings slated for early fall in uptown Charlotte and South End. The 2,300-square-foot Birkdale Village location is across from The Grove next to the Brixx Pizza […]
Weekender Aug. 25-28: So much music
Trying to figure out what to do? Here’s a look at what’s happening. For events that repeat weekly, we’ve created an ONGOING category; scroll down and you’ll find it. Aug. 25 River Jam 7 pm. Dave Jordan. Whitewater Center, Charlotte. Live music 6-9 pm. Unknown Artist. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville. The Suavocados […]
Update: What a mouthful
Aug. 25. [Updated 12:10pm] By TL Bernthal. Is a Cheesecake Factory coming to Birkdale Village? Here’s the answer Cornelius Today received when we posed that question to the company: “Thank you for reaching out. Please find a statement on behalf of The Cheesecake Factory below: ‘Our restaurant development team is always on the lookout for […]
