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Duke Energy sirens will be tested today
April 9. Duke Energy outdoor warning sirens at McGuire Nuclear Station and Catawba Nuclear Station will be tested April 9, between 11 am ad 1 pm. These quarterly tests are part of normal maintenance to ensure the sirens are working properly. During this test, the sirens will sound for 5 to 30 seconds. Please note […]
NC Youth Orchestra fundraiser
April 8. The North Carolina Youth Orchestra will hold Spirit Night on Friday, April 25 at the Urban Air Adventure Park where there is trampolining, rock climbing, dodge-balling and more. Twenty percent of the proceeds will be donated back to NCYO, formerly the Cornelius Youth Orchestra. Just mention “NCYO Spirit Night” at time of purchase. […]
Cain Center, Lost Worlds collaborate on new summer concert series
April 7. Lost Worlds Brewing and Cain Center for the Arts are collaborating on a four-event summer concert series called “Lost at the Lake.” Good Times/Bad Times, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, kicks off the series on Saturday, May 24. Next up: June 21: The Cleverlys July 26: Sister Hazel Aug. 23: The Verve Pipe Quotable […]
EarthTalk: Why are there so many problems with safe drinking water?
Dear EarthTalk: If we’ve had the Safe Drinking Water Act in effect for 50 years already, why are so many municipalities having problems providing safe drinking water? – Mary Ford, New York, NY April 4. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), enacted in 1974 under President Gerald Ford, established the first comprehensive framework for regulating […]
Weekend Weather
April 4. Look for breezy, summer-like conditions, showers now and then Sunday before spring-like temps return Monday. Friday: Partly sunny, high near 86. Breezy, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 85. Gusts as high as 21 mph. Sunday: Chance of showers before 3 pm, chance of T-storms between 3 […]
Demonstrators will march in Cornelius tomorrow
April 2. On Saturday, April 5, cities around the US will be part of a nationwide protest called “Hands Off,” organized by the Indivisible movement. The demonstrations voice opposition to various policies enacted by the Trump administration, including DOGE led by Elon Musk. Cornelius organizers plan to march Saturday from 11:30 am to 1 pm. […]
Police Blotter: March 25-April 1
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250326055 Fraud 19714 Coachman’s Trace 11:36:49 03/26/25 ASN Enesi Aliu 250326079 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 16:07:00 03/26/25 ASN Home Depot 250326081 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 17:13:00 03/26/25 ASN Home Depot 250326083 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 17:21:00 03/26/25 ASN Home Depot […]
‘Cats About Town’ will be installed this month, with scavenger hunt to follow
April 1. If you notice cat sculptures appearing in seemingly random locations around Davidson this month, it’s all part of the Davidson Public Art Commission’s installation of “Cats About Town.” The permanent installation of nine cat sculptures will be dedicated in conjunction with Art on the Green at 12:30 pm on Saturday, April 26. A […]
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Coins in pockets of jeans being washed can be costly
April 1. Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy offers his advice for various appliances. Over my career, I can recall some service calls that, for various reasons, were avoidable. It may take a little extra time […]
Tree preservation measure a ‘win-win’ for developers, builders
April 1. Rather than preserve tracts of woodlands, a new tree preservation ordinance will set aside infill parcels for Bonsai trees that can be moved as needed for recreation and future development. As development occurs the trees can be placed in new locations in the same pots on artificial turf for additional recreation options. Quotable […]
