Cornelius News
Love Lake Norman marks fifth anniversary on April 3 with special service, block party
March 30. By Dave Yochum. Five years after he launched Love Lake Norman, the pastor of the non-denominational church still wants everyone to call him by his first name. Jerel Law takes a very down-to-earth approach to the heavenward journey. “We want to be a place where you can belong before you believe. You don’t […]
Here’s where NC ranks in COVID-19 safest states
March 30. With two-thirds of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, WalletHub released updated rankings for the safest states during the pandemic. North Carolina scored high, most notably 14th best in COVID-related deaths and vaccinations. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across five key metrics. The data set includes the rates […]
Big Day at the Lake has 3 goals, one of them raising funds—$110,000 so far
March 29. With COVID ebbing, Big Day at the Lake is getting back to normal—the picnic at the Duke Energy Explorium is a go after a two-year absence. About 100 Littles and their Bigs—adult mentors—will enjoy a full day on Lake Norman thanks to a flotilla of Boat Hosts. This annual event supports Big Brothers […]
The Waterman lands on Bailey Road in ‘early April’
March 28. By Tripp Liles. The Cowboy restaurant location at 9615 Bailey Road is transforming into The Waterman Fish Bar which plans to open in April. The 4,160 square-foot space will be home to a mid-price range seafood concept that began on Charlotte’s South End. The concept is led by veteran restaurateur Paul Manley, founder […]
Weekly agenda March 28-April 3: Learn, exercise, celebrate
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: March 28 A Place to Mis-fit into: Valeska Gert’s Beggar Bar 4:30-5:30 pm. Professor Sheer Ganor is a historian of German-speaking Jewry and […]
Anglers on Lake Norman net $2,601 prize
March 28. Avery Hammock and Garrett Smith felt a gamut of emotions this week in winning the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Norman presented by Bass Pro Shops. They came to Cornelius with no guarantee of even competing, but made it from the waitlist into the tournament. They were in fourth place on […]
Cool news: Jazz Festival returns May 21
March 28. The Cornelius Jazz Festival returns to Smithville Park on Saturday, May 21 with cool performances from Groove Masters and 5th & York, among others. The event runs from 5 pm to 9 pm on the park field which is at the corner of South Ferry and Catawba Avenue. The free event, put on […]
Has the tenant house really been saved?
March 25. By Dave Yochum. It turns out the historic tenant house on the Alexander Farm property has not officially been saved, although the parties involved privately say they are closer to an agreement. Despite a lengthy Town statement—it was 385 words—read at the Town Board meeting Monday night, there was apparently no final agreement […]
Gather old documents for shredding on April 9
March 25. The Cornelius and Davidson Police Departments are joining forces to offer a free shredding event on Saturday, April 9 in the Hough High School student parking lot. The event will run 9 am until noon, or until trucks reach capacity. Officers will be assisting with directions and participants are asked to stay in […]
Lake effect: Slow rise ahead
March 25. By Dave Vieser. Drought conditions are over, at least for now. Precipitation here is running about 2.5 inches heavier than normal, according to the National Weather Service. Despite the higher than normal rainfall, Lake Norman levels remain relatively normal. There are two reasons: First, the rain has been spaced out between storms, rather […]
