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NCDOT resurfacing Washam Potts next week.
Aug. 6. by Dave Vieser. One of the busier crosstown arteries in Cornelius, Washam Potts Road, will be resurfaced next week by the state Department of Transportation. According to town Public Works Director Tyler Beardsley, the work will be done primarily at night to minimize delays for motorists. Exact dates and times of the closures […]
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Sept. 8. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board will consider a rezoning request for a new housing development at its Sept. 8 meeting. The request was submitted by Matt Gallagher of Blue Heel Development, who is seeking permission to build 29 single-family homes on 8.25 acres at 19311 Old Statesville Road. The property is […]
Sept. 8. Hop into fall with some outdoors events this week. The 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony by Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue, the Cornelius Festival of Cultures, the Davidson Fall Arts Festival and more. Tuesday, Sept. 9 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including […]
Sept. 6. By Ryan Moxon. Hough needed a turnover late in the fourth quarter against Highland Springs to seal the victory as the Huskies finished off the Virginia powerhouse on Friday night in Richmond to start the season 3-0. Hough opened the scoring late in the first quarter on a field goal by senior kicker […]
Sept. 5. By Ryan Moxon. The Hough Huskies football team heads north on Friday riding a defense that has only allowed 10 points over its first two games and an offense that appeared to find its groove in week two. Hough takes on Highland Springs Springers (VA) just outside Richmond in a matchup of two […]
The NFL is officially back, with the Carolina Panthers kicking off the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at 1 p.m. Cornelius Today checked in with a sampling of local sports bars and taverns to share Sunday food and drink specials. This list isn’t comprehensive but highlights great options to catch a game and […]
Sept. 4. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools released its annual academic progress report this week, showing across-the-board gains for the 2024-25 school year. The report found increases of 5.2% in reading for grades 3–8, 4.6% in math for grades 3–8, and 8.2% in high school. CMS said 89% of schools met or exceeded growth expectations, the highest percentage […]
Sept. 4. The Carolina Ascent women’s professional soccer team plays their home opener Memorial Stadium in Charlotte. One half of Florida Georgia Line hits the stage at BoatYard. Classical music, Buffett and more. Thursday, Sept. 4 Kids in America 6 – 9:30 pm | Sept. 4. Live cover band plays all styles of the 80s […]
Sept. 4. Lake Norman–area breweries were well-represented in this year’s NC Brewers Cup awards, which annually recognize the best craft beers in the state. Now in its 14th year, the competition drew 935 entries from 123 independent North Carolina breweries, making it the largest commercial beer competition in the Southeast. Royal Bliss Brewing in Denver […]
