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ABC store in Cornelius will be open Labor Day
Aug. 29. The Mecklenburg County ABC store in Cornelius will be open Labor Day—good to know if you want a martini by the pool. What’s your pleasure, gin or vodka? More people lean toward a vodka martini, although gin martinis are the original. Click here for the top home cocktails, complete with recipes. The ABC […]
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Oct 24. By Ryan Moxon. After a string of blowouts in recent weeks, Hough faces a formidable opponent tonight in Charlotte as the Huskies take on Myers Park in a matchup likely to determine the Greater Charlotte 7A/8A Conference champion. Hough is currently the top-ranked 8A team in the state in the latest Charlotte Observer […]
Oct 24. The only constant at Birkdale Village in recent years has been change, and another shift was announced this week when Houston-based Hines disclosed it had purchased the property for $274.4 million. “Birkdale Village’s highly accessible location, with convenient highway access and proximity to both Lake Norman and major employment centers, along with its […]
Oct. 23. Early voting begins today at Town Hall and runs through Nov. 1. Polls are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Lines were moving quickly this morning with only a handful of voters waiting outside of the community […]
Oct. 23. Cornelius is expected to have a competitive mayoral race this election cycle with three candidates registering to run. Today we are reposting a Q&A with all three candidates that ran in our September print issue. What should voters know about you? Woody Washam– Preserving a high quality of life in our town remains the […]
Oct. 23. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Friday Oct. 24 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 7:30 pm | Oct. 24. Enjoy their signature blend of swing, jazz, and Dixieland, performed with high-energy flair and a deep respect for America’s […]
Oct. 21. The 15 finalists for the coveted title of best Halloween decorations in Cornelius have been selected and anyone is welcome to visit the homes and vote in the online contest to determine the winner. Voting is open now through Oct. 27. Homes will be lit from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. nightly at the […]
Oct. 22. Early voting opens tomorrow and Mecklenburg County voters will decide whether to approve a 1% sales tax increase, raising the county’s rate from 7.25% to 8.25% starting as early as October 1, 2026. Proponents argue that the tax is essential to address traffic congestion attributed to the region’s growth and commuting traffic that […]
This week we debut a new advice column from Giselle Massi, a former Antiquity resident, that will run every Wednesday in the newsletter. “My husband and I have differing views on some things. Mostly we get along. But when the news triggers us, we’re likely to butt heads like the antlered do in the fall. […]
