Cornelius News
Human trafficking: Slavery in our back yard
March 30. By Melissa Atherton. The Ada Jenkins Center hosted a human trafficking forum with panelists from the Davidson Police, Project NO REST and Council for Children’s Rights. Panelists addressed the big questions: What is human trafficking? Why is it happening? How can we prevent it? “We are not going to stop this until everyone […]
Davidson Farmer’s Market is 10!
March 29. Davidson Farmer’s Market officially opens for the spring April 7, with a series of events planned to celebrate 10 years of local food and community. “As the Lake Norman and greater Charlotte area continues to grow, we at the market are so grateful for our vendors and supporters who continue to support the […]
I-77 Advisory Group may need closed session to wrap up
March 29. By Dave Vieser. Taking a cue from its namesake’s traffic flow during rush hour, the I77 Advisory Group is moving slowly, which will in all likelihood result in an additional meeting in late April. That was the most newsworthy development from the March 27 meeting at the LKN Chamber of Commerce. During the two-hour session, […]
Cornelius Elementary team will go to Odyssey world finals in Iowa!
March 29. The Cornelius Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team took first place in the State Tournament at Wingate University and will advance to the world finals at Iowa State University in May. Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program whose mission is to provide creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten […]
Hey pardner, let’s mosey over to Cowboy (spoken like John Wayne)
March 26. By Elisabeth Richardson. After making us wait for months, Cowboy Steak Chicken & Ribs officially opens today, offering a full menu featuring Rotisserie Chicken, Beef Brisket, Bone in Beef Rib, Filet Mignon, Smokey BLT Salad, Southwestern Chopped Salad and more. The menu centers on traditional steak and BBQ fare, often with a twist. […]
New leadership team at Davidson-Cornelius Child Development
March 26. By Dave Yochum. The search to replace Libby Johnston, the former executive director of the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center, is over. Anna Washington, most recently executive director of the Boys & Girls Club in Statesville, will replace her. Meanwhile, Ruth Schultes-Huth is joining the DCCDC as the new operations director. The two will lead […]
Hop Into Spring at Rec Center (not Robbins Park)
UPDATED. It’s very cold for bunnies and sure as shootin’ it’s gonna rain tomorrow. That means the Hop Into Spring event at Robbins Park is being moved to the JV Washam Rec Center at 9611 Westmoreland Road. The Community Egg Hunt at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will go on as planned at 11 am. […]
Police honor nine officers for heroism, life-saving, vigilance
The Cornelius Police Department has honored nine officers for their accomplishments and dedication to law enforcement. Corporal Collin Rhinehardt and Corporal Robin Watts received their Advanced Law Enforcement Certificates from the N.C. Department of Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. This recognition is the highest award an officer can receive based on law enforcement training […]
5K Run/Walk to benefit Warrior Jace
A 5K Run & Walk on May 4 will benefit “Warrior Jace,” the five-year-old who was diagnosed with cancer last fall. His parents are law enforcement officers Jennifer and Eric Thompson. Jennifer is a Cornelius Police captain, while husband Eric is a North Carolina Highway Patrol lieutenant. The Thompsons have massive medical expenses related to Jace’s […]
Stand Up Paddle Board Race returns May 5
Paddleboard entrepreneur Rob Bennett will hold the 7th Annual Stand Up Paddle Board Race and fundraiser May 5 at Port City Club in Cornelius. My Aloha Paddle & Surf, in partnership with Charlotte Cycleboats and the Southern Stoke Series, will host the event which will benefit six local charities and one International foundation. The events […]
