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2023 Summer Camp registration opens March 1 for Cornelius residents
Feb. 28. Registration for more than 60 summer camps run by the Cornelius Parks and Recreation Dept. opens at 7 am tomorrow, March 1 for Cornelius residents. Camps range from Creative Coding and Lake Patrol to flag football and lacrosse. There are partial-day camps and mini camps, as well as eight weeks of full-day camps. […]
Here’s how Smithville’s anniversary is counted as the 50th
Feb. 28. In calculating the 50th anniversary of Smithville during Black History Month this year, the Smithville Community Coalition includes the years of community struggle and hope that led up to the vote in 1980 that officially made the neighborhood part of the Town of Cornelius. Some people have asked the coalition how it came […]
Party like it’s your birthday, in Mooresville
Feb. 27. The Town of Mooresville will hold a 150th birthday festival from noon to 4 pm in downtown Mooresville on Saturday from noon to 4 pm. Known as Mooresville Day, the event includes activities, vendors, businesses, and organizations that are quintessentially Mooresville. Activities include rides, simulators, bounce houses, trackless train, gem mining, Enchanted Garden, […]
Townley Road work taking a little longer in Birkdale Village
Feb. 27. A part of Townley Road in Birkdale Village could be closed longer than the originally anticipated four or so weeks for water line construction. The Town of Huntersville announced that as part of the new Cheesecake Factory project in Birkdale Village, a portion of Townley Road could be closed for up to three […]
Police blotter: Feb. 15-Feb. 21
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230217055 B&E Vehicle 8133 Forest Shadow Cir 09:29:34 02/17/23 ASN Siegel, Stacey 230219058 Fraud 1208 Inn Keepers Way 11:07:37 02/19/23 ASN Elliott, Jonathan 230220025 B&E Vehicle 18931 Cloverstone Cir 07:17:00 02/20/23 ASN Crowe, Richard 230221098 B&E Residential 21943 Riddles Ct […]
Weekend Weather: A mixed bag
Feb. 24. Enjoy the weather today—still warm and 70 but 10 degrees cooler than yesterday’s record-setter—because tomorrow will be wet and much cooler. Nice weather returns Sunday. Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, high near 70. Saturday: Showers, mainly before noon, chance of rain after 1. High near 52. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 66. Monday: […]
Letter to the editor: Getting it right in Birkdale Village
Feb. 7. North American Properties continues to pursue their ill-planned and redundant rezoning request for Birkdale Village. They are flying every conceivable combination of projects up the flagpole to see who will salute. Those of us who live EVERY DAY with the mess NAP and Tim Perry have made of this world-class multi-use development, know […]
Plan a jazzy April, which is National Jazz Appreciation Month
Feb. 23. Huntersville will Jazz Up at the Ice House stage at Veterans Park in downtown on Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23. Bring your lawn chair, purchase dinner and drinks from local food and beverage vendors onsite and enjoy and evening of the smooth sounds of jazz from 4-8 pm. The weekend lineup […]
Medic will make changes next month; find out what it means for you
Feb. 23. [Updated] Medic will be hosting one of six community meetings at the Northern Regional Recreation Center on Wednesday, April 5. Medic encourages residents to attend and learn more about upcoming changes to 911 responses, how the 911 system work, and more. As Mecklenburg County grows, and the rate of non-emergency 911 calls grows […]
Local student takes 2nd place in NCHSAA breaststroke event
Feb. 22. Presley Horton, the 17-year-old daughter of Chris and Amy Horton, finished second at the 3A NCHSAA State Championships in the 100 Breaststroke Event. She also placed in the Top 10 in the 200 IM event, 200 Freestyle Relay event and 200 IM Relay event. A junior at Lake Norman Charter High School, she […]
