Important Dates
Torrence Chapel study meeting Oct. 20
A public open house session Oct. 20 with the Town of Cornelius and the North Carolina Department of Transportation will focus on the Torrence Chapel-West Catawba intersection. The Town of Cornelius contracted WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff to have professional traffic engineers and planners evaluate and provide recommendations to ease congestion. The meeting will be 6:30 to 8:30 […]
Chamber debate tonight, early voting starts next week
Oct. 13. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will host a two-hour candidate forum tonight at the Huntersville Town Hall, focusing on NC House District 92—the seat formerly held by Charles Jeter. The race now is between Chaz Beasley, a Democrat, and Danae Caulfield, a Republican. The forum will be moderated by Callan H. Bryan, […]
Cafe Elie art reception Nov. 18-19
Cafe Elie Art Studio/School and Art Gallery will exhibit the work of students Nov. 18 6-9 pm. “The exceptionally talented students will display their best paintings and many will be available for purchase,” said artist in residence Elie Bou Zeidan. The studio is located at 20700 North Main St. in Cornelius. Artists will be in […]
N. Meck Rotary holds ‘Guatemala Education Evening’ Oct. 20
The Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg will sponsor a Guatemala Education Evening Oct. 20 at the Great Aunt Stella Center at 926 Elizabeth Ave. in Uptown Charlotte. The keynote speaker of the event will be Maria Pacheco, who will discuss the Wakami Village Program. The program works with rural women in poverty to create small businesses that produce fashion accessories sold […]
Campbell, Bradford face off at BBQ & Candidate Forum
Incumbent John Bradford, a Republican, will face independent Jane Campbell for a lively discussion about issues in NC House District 98 at the Old Fashioned BBQ & Candidate Forum Tuesday at Town Hall, The event, which is hosted by Cornelius Today, costs $8 to attend. The price includes a traditional pork barbecue lunch, complete with cole slaw, beans, cookies […]
Events rained out
Oct. 8. Rain and more rain, the weather dudes say, so that means cancellations: No partying like its 1599 at the Renaissance Festival today, but it will reopen Sunday. The Social Sail at Lake Norman Community Sailing has been blown out. Pawz Too Run is a firm “No.” The Cornelius Police Department’s Document Shredding got […]
Work to begin on Torrence Chapel, some re-routing
Oct. 7. By Dave Vieser. Just as the DOT finished adding a second northbound entrance lane to I-77 at Exit 28, Cornelius motorists have another bump in the road: Traffic in the southern end of Torrence Chapel Road will be disrupted for about six weeks while Charlotte Water replaces a forced sewer main. The project involves […]
Saturday events, postponed, cancelled
There are cancellations and postponements because of the inclement weather expected Saturday. Pawz Too Run has been cancelled, according to organizer Patrice Reynolds, head of Friends of the Animals says. Also the Cornelius Police Department’s Document Shredding has been moved to Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 am to noon. The Davidson Farmer’s Market is cancelled too, says Abby Wyatt, the Cornelius […]
Dog show Saturday
The All American Dog Show is this Saturday at Bailey Road Park. It runs from 4 pm to 7 pm, with free parking and admission. On-site registration is $8 per dog. Contests include All American Dog, Best Dressed, Most Ear-Resistible Ears and Cutest Puppy as well as Cutest Senior. The event is organized by the […]
Lucky Cat ‘Shop, Sparkle, Spay’ fundraiser Oct. 18
Lake Norman Lucky Cat is hosting a Pawbrokers Jewelry party Oct. 18 at The Pearl event center entitled “Shop, Sparkle, Spay.” The event is free to the public and features beautiful jewelry for sale ranging from antique estate pieces to the latest fashions. 100% of the event’s sales go to the Lake Norman Lucky Cat Program. The […]
