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Cornelius Early Scholars wraps up biggest year as 11 graduate
June 6. Cornelius Early Scholars, a nonprofit, scholarship Christian preschool, graduated 11 children yesterday, nearly double its inaugural 2024 graduating class. The preschool, which meets at First Baptist Church on Catawba Avenue, was created in 2022 to serve low-income families in Cornelius and the surrounding towns by providing full scholarships for any family at or […]
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Dec. 19. Elections for both houses of the North Carolina General Assembly will feature competitive races next year. The candidate filing window closed at noon today. The two-person race for the N.C. House in District 98 includes incumbent Democrat Beth Helfrich of Davidson and Republican John Rhodes of Cornelius. Helfrich is serving her first term […]
Dec. 19. Jack Dutton, a recent graduate of Hough High School, was among seven people who perished Thursday in a plane crash in Statesville. His father, Dennis Dutton — a career pilot and Lake Norman resident — was also killed. The other victims were NASCAR team owner Greg Biffle; his wife, Cristina; their 5-year-old son, […]
Dec. 19. The Town of Cornelius is launching a seven-week program called Cornelius 101 designed to educate residents about town operations. The interactive program will include hands-on learning opportunities and discussions with representatives from each town department, including planning, parks and recreation, public works, and police and fire. “Participants can expect to gain a deeper […]
Dec. 19. The 7th annual Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade returns this Saturday, Dec. 20, for what has become a unique tradition each holiday season and am opportunity to benefit children in need. The parade takes off from Blythe Landing and travels to Ramsey Creek Park, the Peninsula Yacht Club and concludes at the […]
Dec. 18. 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, Dec. 18 Sea Glass Trees & Gnomes 2-7 pm | Dec. 18. Stop in and create a super cute holiday tree that can sit out all year. Patch’s Playhouse, Denver. […]
Dec. 18. By Laura Cinotti. For me, the holidays are an official season marked on my calendar. Maybe it’s all the sparkle, the lights, the decorations, or holiday parties, but if I’m being truly honest, for me it’s the fashion. Shh, don’t tell anyone. I love any and all excuses to dress up. In fact, […]
Dec. 18. Tonight marks the first meeting of the newly created Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority, formed following voter approval of a sales tax increase to help fund transportation projects. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Valerie Woodard Conference Center, 3205 Freedom Drive, in Charlotte. The new total sales tax rate of 8.5% […]
Dec. 17. The finalists in the town’s annual Deck the House decorating contest are set, and voting is now underway through Dec. 21. There are 11 challengers across two categories: Traditional and Griswold. The Traditional category features what the town describes as a “normal amount of lights,” while the Griswold category is geared toward a […]
