Cornelius News
When will West Catawba Avenue actually be widened?
TRAFFIC | By Dave Vieser Sept. 29. As a reporter for Cornelius Today, I’m often asked that question. The goalposts have already been moved several times on this NC Dept. of Transportation project, which will eventually widen what is often a congested two lane road into a four-lane divided thoroughfare from Jetton Road to Sam […]
Weekender Sept. 28-Oct. 1: Tawba Walk, Dog show, concerts, Paddockpalooza
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Dance! 7:30 pm | Sept. 28. The DCSO opens its season with an eclectic mix of dance music including Argentine tango, Mexican jarabe, a deep south cakewalk, Viennese ballroom, and a cosmic dance of Shiva as Nataraja. Composers featured include José Elizondo, Michael-Thomas Foumai, Florence […]
Task force forming to attack Lyngbya, a growing problem
Sept. 27. By Dave Yochum. In the wake of a meeting at The Peninsula Club yesterday, local leaders will form a task force on a problem that is literally growing. Algae blooms known as Lyngbya wollei are apparently a threat to Lake Norman on the order of Hydrilla. Former NC Sen. Jeff Tarte said state […]
Those dense, smelly mats on the lake are called ‘lyngbya’
Sept. 26. The algae that has formed a dense mat in coves on the Ramsey Creek side of Lake Norman is known as Lyngbya wollei. “To date, there has been no evidence or reports of any detrimental human or animal health effects caused by Lyngbya. It is very unsightly and can form large, dense mats […]
Newsmakers Breakfast Oct. 12 with US Sen. Thom Tillis
Sept. 25. US Sen. Thom Tillis will be the featured speaker at the Newsmakers Breakfast Q&A at The Peninsula Club on Oct. 12. Tillis began began a second career in politics after he was elected to the Cornelius Town Board in 2003. Following a two-year term as town commissioner, he ran for the NC General […]
Weekly calendar Sept. 24- Oct. 1: Music, dance, art walk and more
Calendar Sponsors Monday, Sept. 25 Now Showing: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Noon – 1 pm |Sept. 25. Get ready for a journey through warp pipes and warp zones as Mario, Luigi, and the gang jump off the screen and into our cozy Teen Loft. North County Regional Library, Huntersville. Birkdale Big Screen 7:15 – […]
Invasive zebra mussels confirmed in Iredell
Sept. 25. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) announced last week that zebra mussels, a harmful invasive aquatic species, have been identified in an Iredell County waterbody. This is the first time this species has been identified in the wild in North Carolina. The invasive species can disrupt water systems and cause negative ecological impacts. […]
Historic news: Cornelius lands $500K in state budget for town museum
Sept. 22. By Dave Yochum. A Cornelius history museum took a big step forward when the $30 billion state budget was passed by the Republican-controlled General Assembly today. The new budget sets aside $500,000 for the museum which will be housed in the old Agriculture Building on Meridian on the Cornelius Elementary School campus. The […]
Scarrigan Farms and Haunted Trail kick off at end of month
Sept. 22. Pumpkin picking at Carrigan Farms in Mooresville begins Sept. 30 and lasts through the end of October. Pumpkin picking at Carrigan Farms with tractor-drawn hayrides is the authentic pick-your-own experience and includes picking a pumpkin right off the vine. Advanced reservations are required. The cost for pumpkin picking is $15 per person and […]
Weekender Sept. 21-24: Huntersville Hay Days, puzzle & game swap, car & truck show
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Sept. 21 Jazz, Soul & R&B 6 pm | Sept. 21. It’s a community celebration as Dapper Street partners up with Culture Blocks to bring live Jazz, Soul & R&B featuring Letron Brantley and Friends. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville. Live at LangTree 6:30-9 pm | Sept. 21. […]
