Cornelius News
Last-ditch appeal to US Supreme Court could change Congressional map
Feb. 28. By Dave Vieser. Just when you thought we had heard the last of appeals regarding new voting maps and districts in North Carolina, top state GOP officials said “not so fast” late Friday, filing an emergency appeal with the US Supreme Court. Their action is only directed at the new Congressional maps adopted […]
Black History Month observances Saturday include plaque for Potts Barber Shop
Feb. 25. The town will celebrate Black History Month with a special event called “Embracing Heritage” from 1 pm to 3 pm Saturday, Feb.26 at Town Hall. Special presentations: —HEARTS Park: Abigail Jennings will be sharing the vision for HEARTS Park in Huntersville. —Potts Barber Shop Historic Designation: Regarded as the oldest ongoing Black-owned business […]
LKN Pickleball Association plans St. Paddles Day event March 19
Feb. 25. The Lake Norman Pickleball Association will hold a St. Paddle’s Day Round Robin and Tournament March 19 at Holbrook Park in Huntersville. The morning will start with a fun round robin for beginners/advanced beginners. Event organizers say they will have tournaments for intermediate and advanced players. Register by Feb. 28 to get […]
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, […]
