Important Dates
Catawba/Torrence Chapel on Tuesday agenda
A long-awaited traffic circulation plan for the West Catawba Ave/Torrence Chapel Road intersection will be presented Tuesday Jan. 17 at the Cornelius Town Board Meeting. Preliminary versions of the plan called for the elimination of many left turns, which was the source of some road rage among residents and business owners. “The Town and a stakeholder committee […]
Economic outlook Q&A with top economist Jan. 19
Sarah House, a vice president and economist with Wells Fargo Securities in Charlotte, will be the featured speaker at the Cornelius Today and Business Today Newsmakers Breakfast Jan. 19 at The Peninsula Club. Frequently quoted on Bloomberg News and National Public Radio, the Huntersville resident was a research associate for the Federal Reserve Bank before […]
Even Farmer’s Markets have make-up days
The Davidson Farmers Market, which was cancelled last weekend because of the snowstorm, will be held this Saturday, Jan. 14, from 9 am to noon. “Thank you to all the brave people who came out and supported us last weekend and if you were one of the smart ones that stayed home, be sure to come out and […]
Point of Grace offers 2 group studies
Point of Grace Church, at 20700 N. Main St., will offer a Monday night study open to all, called “Culture Shock-Discussions of Issues of Church and Culture” beginning Jan. 23. The format is a video presentation and discussion from 7:30 to 9 pm. For more information, contact 704-305-0930 or fhoffman7@gmail.com. The church is also holding a six-week women’s study titled, […]
Covekeepers meet Jan. 26
The Lake Norman Covekeepers meeting Jan. 26 features guest speaker Tom Carroll, a renowned nature photographer who will share wildlife photographs from our area, the nation and around the world. The meeting is 7 pm Thursday, Jan. 26 at the East Lincoln Fire Department, 406 South Pilot Knob Road in Stanley. Info: Ben Benoit 704-489-6249.
N. Meck Dems meet Jan. 19
The Democrats of North Mecklenburg are meeting 7-8 pm Jan. 19 in the offices of Spotlight Branding, in Huntersville. RSVP by replying to democrats@demsofnorthmeck.org or call 704-807-2950
Cornelius Board to consider Town Bicycle Master Plan
Jan. 2. At their first meeting in 2017, the Cornelius Town Board will consider adopting the town’s first official bicycle master plan, which was recently approved by the NCDOT. The meeting Tuesday Jan. 3 begins at 7 pm. The plan recommends expanding the existing 8.2 miles of bike facilities within the town into a comprehensive […]
Meck County beach report due Monday
At the Monday Dec. 19 Cornelius Town Board meeting, the county will give a presentation on the 2016 season at the Ramsey Creek Park beach. The public beach opened Memorial Day weekend, creating traffic jams along Nantz Road and West Catawba Avenue, as well as complaints from residents. Mecklenburg County Parks officials are expected to provide statistics for the […]
Chaz Beasley, John Bradford at Newsmakers Breakfast Dec. 16
N.C. Rep.-elect Chaz Beasley and Rep. John Bradford will be in the hot seat at the Cornelius Today/Business Today Newsmakers Breakfast Dec. 16 at The Peninsula Club. Beasley, a Democrat, was just elected to the House of Representatives in November. Bradford, a Republican, was elected to his second term. Bradford is a former Cornelius Town […]
Holiday Dance Showcase Dec. 16
Bailey Middle School’s Performing Arts will present their first-ever Holiday Dance Showcase & Silent Auction on Friday, Dec. 16. Bidding begins at 6:15 pm. Tickets are $2 per person. Come out and enjoy several student-choreographed holiday performances from The Bailey Dance Company and 7th & 8th grade dance students. There will be a silent auction with gift […]
