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Why was Helene so devastating? Here are some answers…
Oct. 7. By Dave Vieser. While all eyes are on a potential hurricane later this week near the west coast of Florida, questions have begun to emerge as to why Hurricane Helene, unlike previous rain/wind events, did so much horrific damage to western North Carolina. After doing some preliminary research, Cornelius Today contacted Trisha Palmer, […]
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Tuesday, Aug. 19 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag items for every five classes completed. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats. The […]
Aug. 18. Nighttime temperatures are finally consistently falling into the 60s, which means the lake and the pools should starting cooling off a bit as summer starts to wind its way down. Social feeds are filled with pictures of kids headed back to school and college freshman starting a new chapter. Great time to plan […]
Aug. 17. by Dave Vieser. The last formal step needed to give the long-awaited Cornelius History Museum its necessary zoning designation is expected to take place tonight when the town board votes on a request to rezone one-third of an acre on School Street for civic use. The property, which houses the Cornelius Agricultural School building, […]
Aug. 15. We appreciate everyone who came out yesterday morning to relive stories from former Cornelius Today owner, Dave Yochum and hear more about the future from owner/editor Jon Show. Special thank you to our sponsors: The Presenting Sponsor is The Lake Norman Wealth Management Group of Merrill Lynch. Breakfast Sponsors are Anita Sabates & Dixie Dean and Matheson […]
Aug. 15. Looks like a dry weekend but the warmer temperatures return. We’re thinking of having a summer photo contest to see whose lawn looks the worst right now. The grass at the global headquarters of Cornelius Today looks like our irrigation system broke months ago, but our water bill says otherwise. Great weekend to […]
Aug. 15. The summer’s final Sundown Sounds will take to the water tonight with Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot. The North Myrtle Beach band will perform live on a barge off the shores of the beach at Ramsey Creek Park. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the concert from […]
Dear EarthTalk: What can we do to make our neighborhoods more walkable? – D.F., New York, NY Aug. 14. Walkability is essential for healthy communities. A pedestrian-friendly community lets residents access vital services without cars. This improves public health by encouraging physical activity, reducing pollution and easing traffic congestion. Neighborhoods designed for pedestrians also foster […]
Friday, Aug. 15 Countdown to Kindergarten 4-7 pm | Aug. 15. Prepare rising kindergarteners for a successful school year. Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Rd., Huntersville. Sundown Sounds 7:30-9:30 pm | Aug. 15. Gary Lowder & Smoking’ Hot. Bring a blanket or your chairs. Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Rd. Live Under the Oaks 6-8 […]
