Cornelius News
Guest Opinion: Blending the new and old Cornelius is no small task
March 27. By Paula Wolfe. [Opinion] Growth and development in Cornelius are booming these days. Seemingly, everywhere and all at once. A landscape or landmark could be completely changed by the time you pass by from morning to evening on your daily commute. We all knew change was coming. The plans were out there and […]
Robin Salzman, Lisa Mayhew Jones honored by LKN Chamber
March 26. At a sold-out meeting, the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce recognized two individuals who have gone the extra mile for the Lake Norman region. Outgoing Board Chair Douglas Marion recognized Robin Smith Salzman, founder of the Giving with Grace Foundation, with the Citizenship and Service Award. Scott T. Fletcher, manager of natural resources […]
Marvelous Mutts coming to Carowinds
March 26. If you love dogs, then Friday, March 29 to Sunday, April 7 is an arf-ly good time to visit Carowinds. The Marvelous Mutts features world-class rescue dogs showing off their agility, strength and intelligence through various performances, including dock diving, Frisbee routines and agility trials. Founded by dog trainers Nadja Palenzuela and Kara […]
Weekly calendar March 25-31: Music, dinosaurs and an egg hunt
Monday, March 25 String Studio Recital 7:30 – 9: pm | March 25. An evening of talented string students performing solo and collaborative music accompanied by Tomasz Robak. Free and open to the public. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College. Wednesday, March 27 Brass Studio Recital 7:30 – 9 pm | March 27. […]
Cain Center will buy historic properties downtown
March 22. By Dave Yochum. Cain Center for the Arts has three parcels of land at the corner of School Street and Catawba Avenue under contract for an undisclosed amount. The prime site contains three folk Victorian-style homes, two of which the Cain Center will save. One of them will be used for a ceramic […]
Davidson announces Concerts on the Green schedule
April 8. Davidson’s traditional concert series, Concerts on the Green, hosts concerts on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 6 pm -8 pm on the Town Green in downtown. Concerts on April 28 and June 16 are on Sundays, and July 4 is on a Thursday this year. 2024 Concerts on the […]
Postponed: Fireboat, police boat, firetruck christening
March 22. By Dave Yochum. POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN: Cornelius Fire Boat 4, named the “Simon Aliotta” in honor of a four-year-old boy who died from a rare brain tumor in 2007, is back in service. The 14-year-old boat is now faster and more powerful—and ready to take on virtually any kind of lake disaster […]
Weekender March 22-24: Markets, festivals, carnival
Thursday, March 21- Sunday, March 24 Seussical The Musical Times vary | Hough Performing Arts present an all ages performance of Seussical the Musical. Get your tickets here. Hough Auditorium. 12420 Bailey Rd Friday, March 22 Coconut Groove Band 9 am – midnight | March 22. This group of professional musicians and singers is renowned […]
Fox and Hound closes in Birkdale Village
March 20. By Dave Yochum. Fox and Hound, a mainstay in Birkdale Village for 20 years, has abruptly closed. It’s located next to the new Bartaco, a major new investment in Birkdale, along with expansions or improvements at Brixx, Eez Fusion and a makeover/rebranding Dressler’s, now known as Fin & Fino. Fox and Hound served […]
Ed Watkins closes boat dealership on W. Catawba
March 20. by Dave Yochum. It’s a good time to be buying a new boat, not so much to be selling them. The industry is down due to interest rates and ongoing shifts in consumer confidence, especially around big-ticket items. Ed Watkins Marine in Cornelius has closed, with no apparent plans to reopen any time […]
