Cornelius News
Plan how to honor veterans on Veterans Day; here are opportunites in LKN
Nov. 10. Here are the Veterans Day events happening tomorrow and Saturday in Lake Noman. Cornelius A 97-year-old World World War II veteran will be the keynote speaker for the Veterans Day Program at the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza Thursday morning next to Town Hall. Harold Lee Frank of Davidson County is a […]
Current town board is expected to defer new building plan to newly elected commissioners
Nov. 9. By Dave Vieser. Rezoning for a six-story building on vacant land at the corner of Bethel Church and Jetton Extension will be one of the first projects to come before the town’s newly elected commissioners. Complies with new Village Center The project is a request by attorney Justin Ckezepis (pronounced kuh-ZEP-is) to rezone […]
Cornelius Animal Shelter open again for pet adoptions
Nov. 9. The Cornelius Animal Shelter is open again to the pubic after a modified schedule and procedures through the worst to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hours are 11 am – 1 pm and 3 – 5 pm Tuesdays through Fridays; 9 am to noon Saturdays; and daily, depending on availaibility of staff, with an appointment. […]
Only 46 days till Christmas
Nov. 9. It may be in the 70s this week, but Christmas will be here sooner than you think. With 46 days to go, the tree is up in Birkdale, in advance of the official lighting ceremony at 6 pm Nov. 20. There will also be a variety of activities, including face painting, balloon artists, […]
WWII Purple Heart recipient to address Veterans Day ceremony
Nov. 9. A 97-year-old World World War II veteran will be the keynote speaker for the Veterans Day Program at the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza Thursday morning next to Town Hall. Harold Lee Frank of Davidson County is a former prisoner of war, as well as a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient. […]
Weekly planner: Week of Nov. 8 – 14
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: Nov. 9 Blood Drive at Town Hall 10 am – 4 pm. Register now. Adult Open Gym Basketball (Drop-In) 6:30-9 pm Tuesdays. This […]
Board of Adjustment posts sign discussion on tonight’s meeting agenda
Nov. 8. Dave Vieser. How many exterior wall-mounted signs should HomeTrust Bank be allowed to display on their new building at the corner of West Catawba Avenue and One Norman? They have three and the bank, which plans to open here in December, wants a fourth. The Cornelius Planning Board, acting in its role as […]
COVID update: Lifting mask mandate a real possibility as positive testing trends down
Nov. 8. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,103 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, as well as a 5.1 percent positivity rate — just above the the goal of 5 percent. Meanwhile, Mecklenburg County Commissioners have lowered the threshold for lifting the county mask mandate. Instead of requiring the County’s […]
Attention sports fans: Be the bus driver
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Nov. 5. Youth sports are a big part of our family. My kids love to play and we love to watch them. But as they get older and the demand on time, budgets and everything else has increased exponentially, I’ve started to ask myself: What do I want my […]
Weekend planner: Nov. 5-7
Trying to figure out what to do this weekend? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, offers some options. Friday, Nov. 5 Mud at the Mill This juried show showcases both functional and sculptural works by local artists that incorporate clay. Gallery hours 10 am-4 pm. Cornelius Arts Center gallery, 21445 Catawba Ave. Free. Watch Me […]
