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Davidson Town arborist explains the buzz and butterflies
May 13. Bees, butterflies and other insects are starting to make themselves known by pollinating trees, flowers and shrubs. Get to know some of Lake Norman’s native bees and how to ID them while they land on your pollinator friendly plants. If you need ideas on what kind of trees to plant this year for […]
Jazz Fest is this Saturday
May 12. The Cornelius Jazz Festival is back Saturday May 17 at Smithville Park. The free community event includes local jazz bands, food trucks, craft beer, local business vendors and children’s activities. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on but no pets, smoking, tents or glass containers. Live Performances 6:05-7 p.m.: Jonathon Rose 7:20-8:30 p.m.: […]
Police Blotter: April 30 – May 6
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250501064 Larceny 20605 Torrence Chapel Rd 14:33:00 05/01/25 ACT Ulta Beauty 250502010 B&E Commercial 12420 Bailey Rd 03:19:46 05/02/25 ASN William Hough High School 250502040 Fraud 18631 Northline Dr 11:41:39 05/02/25 ASN Michael Peluso 250502042 Fraud 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr […]
Sip, Smile & Celebrate Cook Community Clinic May 17
May 11. The Cook Community Clinic will hold a reopening and ribbon cutting event Saturday May 17 with live music and refreshments from 5 pm to 8 pm. The free clinic is located at 14230 Hunters Road in Huntersville. Remarks and ribbon cutting at 6:15 pm.
Five faith activists, including one with local ties, arrested at US Capitol
May 9. Five faith leaders were arrested while praying in the US Capitol Rotunda, including a Methodist pastor from Taylorsville who is a former associate pastor at a Cornelius church. Rev. Joel Simpson was arrested after praying for several minutes in the Rotunda before eventually being arrested by Capitol police. He was the associate pastor […]
Weekend Weather
May 9. Look for a cooler weekend with showers and T-storms passing through, especially on Mother’s Day. Friday: 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Partly sunny, high near 79. Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 71.Chance of showers overnight. Sunday: Chance of showers, high near 69. Monday: Showers likely, high near 68. […]
New outdoor furniture store opening on Statesville Road later this month
May 8. A new casual living/outdoor furniture and accessories store, Vine by Viridien, will open Memorial Day weekend at 19409 Statesville Road in the former used luxury auto business backing up to northbound I-77. The 4,000 square foot store, which will have 15 employees, is part of Viridien FHCL Inc. which has more than 60 […]
The beach is back, as a matter of fact
May 7. Ramsey Creek Beach will operate only on weekends May 24 through June 12. Beginning June 13, the beach on Nantz Road will operate on its summer schedule: Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Between Aug. 22 and Sept. 1, the beach will be open only on weekends. Ramsey Creek Beach will be […]
PCF Volunteer Fair tomorrow at Bethel Church
May 7. The Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) is hosting a Volunteer Fair May 8 in the Bethel Presbyterian Church Family Life Center. The fair, which is designed to connect charities with residents eager to make a difference in their community, runs from 1 pm to 5 pm. Address: 19920 Bethel Church Road, Cornelius. As many […]
Town budget proposal would leave tax rate the same
May 6. By Dave Vieser. Town Manager Andrew Grant’s proposed $39.4 million budget for fiscal year 2026 would, if approved, retain the same property tax rate—17.31 cents per $100 assessed value—for another year. The town budget comprises about a third of a typical property owner’s tax bill, with the remainder due Mecklenburg County. Impact For […]
