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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 […]
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Oct. 16. By Jon Show. In a high-tech lab better known for microfluids and electromechanical systems, Cornelius-based business incubator First Turn Innovations is turning its attention to the barnyard. This month, one of First Turn’s clients will debut a new product that blends engineering know-how with down-to-earth agriculture: a device designed to deliver clean, efficient […]
Oct. 16. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Thursday, Oct. 16 LaLaCaboosa – Downtown Music Series 6-9 pm | Oct. 16. Grab your lawn chairs/blankets and enjoy an evening of live music. A food truck and beverage vendor will […]
Oct. 16. The Town of Cornelius is seeking residents who are passionate about parks and recreation to volunteer on the Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners. The board advises the Town Board of Commissioners on all matters related to parks and recreation, including facility and greenway construction and maintenance, capital improvement projects, summer camps, and […]
Oct. 15. By Jon Show. If you’ve never been to the Lake Norman Chamber Business Expo—which I hadn’t attended until yesterday—you’re missing out. The event, large in numbers but quaint in feel, is like a homecoming for local business owners and residents—a chance to say hi to people you know and an even better chance […]
Editors Note: We have expanded our real estate sales to include additional information like bed/bath and square footage. Due to privacy considerations we will no longer publish the names of buyers and sellers. 08/19/2025, $410,000, 8245 Viewpoint Ln, 3BR/2.5BA, Harborside Townhomes, 2095 sq ft, built 2012 08/19/2025, $285,000, 20016 Walter Henderson Rd, 2BR/1.0BA, Hidden Hills, […]
Oct. 15. Students at the Community School of Davidson will present their on-stage production of Mamma Mia! from Oct. 16 through Oct. 26. Mamma Mia! is a musical based on the songs of Swedish pop group ABBA and debuted in London 26 years ago. In 2008, Meryl Streep starred in the movie adaptation of the […]
Oct. 14. Photos by Jason Benavides. The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen officially opens its courts tomorrow, Oct. 15, with an all-day celebration. The new sports complex features six outdoor pickleball courts and 10 indoor courts. Outdoor courts can be reserved for $35 an hour during the week, while indoor courts are $50 an hour. Discounted […]
Oct. 14. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board at its Oct. 13 meeting unanimously approved the Downtown Master Plan, the culmination of 15 months of work that aims to shape the future of downtown over the near- and long-term future. “This plan contemplates a bold new vision for Old Town Cornelius over the next […]
