Cornelius News
Obesity a large problem in North Carolina
Nov. 14. North Carolina is in the 12th worst shape nationally when it comes to obesity and overweight statistics. Here’s a quick look at the numbers, which come to us from the personal-finance website WalletHub. North Carolina (1=Most Overweight; 25=Avg.) 10th – % of Overweight Adults 25th – % of Obese Adults 8th – % […]
Alexander Farms leasing perks up with key retail tenant
Nov. 14. By Dave Vieser. As passersby have undoubtedly noticed, site and land preparation has continued unabated through summer into fall at Alexander Farms, the $110 million mixed-use development at Westmoreland Road and West Catawba Avenue. Though the project’s timetable is running over a year behind plan, the announcement of some new tenants—most notably Caribou […]
Community Thanksgiving service is this Sunday
Nov. 14. Ten local churches will come together Sunday Nov. 19 for the traditional community thanksgiving service—this year at the Cain Center for the Arts at 6 pm. The “Give Thanks LKN!” service will feature a combined choir and a praise band leading the audience in songs of thanksgiving. The program will also include inspirational […]
Analysis: Why the race for mayor of Cornelius appears to be going down to the wire
Nov. 13. [Analysis] By Dave Vieser. It was almost 10:45 pm on Election Night when the last of the unofficial results came in from the Mecklenburg Board of Elections showing incumbent Woody Washam with a 13-vote lead over challenger Denis Bilodeau. Did anyone think it would be this close? While residents await the final official […]
Unique music festival is Friday under the stars
Nov. 13. This Friday, Nov. 17, brings a unique opportunity to experience live music under the shooting stars. The third iteration of Stargazer Music Festival will showcase artists from Montana, New York, Virginia and the Carolinas—All performing under the backdrop of the Leonids Meteor Shower at its peak. Genres include funk, jazz R&B and more. […]
Public invited to comment on proposed improvements to NC 73
Nov. 13. The NC Department of Transportation is holding two meetings tomorrow to discuss proposed projects to widen a section of Sam Burr Road. Specifically, a project would widen N.C. 73 to a four-lane divided roadway and another would improve the I-77/N.C. 73 interchange. These projects would affect neighborhoods and traffic in Lake Norman. The drop-in style meetings will […]
Weekly calendar Nov. 13-19: Tree lightings, Organ at Davidson, HEARTS Harvest and more
Calendar Sponsors Through Nov. 19 Southern Christmas Show See website for hours and tickets. This year’s theme is Nauti or Nice! Showcasing buoys, boats and sandy beaches our nautical-inspired entrance will be filled with coastal Christmas charm. General admission $18 adults at the door and $8 children ages 6-12. $10 parking. The Park Expo […]
With 13 votes separating mayoral contenders, it ain’t over til it’s over
Nov.9. By Dave Yochum. It turns out the election results from Tuesday night are unofficial, which matters little unless a contest is close—on the order of 1 percent difference between winner and loser. That’s apparently the case with the mayoral contest in Cornelius, with Woody Washam ahead of Denis Bilodeau by only 13 votes out […]
Weekender Nov. 9 – 12: Veterans Day events, craft market, music
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Nov. 9 Commemorative event marking the Kristallnacht Pogrom of Nov. 9, 1938 7 pm | Nov. 9. At this memorial forum, see a work of art about Kristallnacht, study some historical documents together, commemorate together and mourn together. Led by German Consul General Melanie Moltmann (German Consulate, Atlanta) and Rabbi Becca Diamond […]
Veteran’s Day plans in Cornelius
Nov. 9. Join the Town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 at the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza for this year’s annual, family-friendly program honoring military veterans and those currently serving in our Armed Forces. This year’s keynote speaker will be General Carlton W. Fulford Jr., USMC (Ret.). There will also be musical […]
