Cornelius
Sgt. Connors retires
March 1. Police Sgt. Jeff Connors has retired following more than 30 years in law enforcement. Connors has been with Cornelius PD since 2003, serving as a patrol officer, community policing sergeant and background investigator. Connors earned the Distinguished Service Award for his exemplary service to the department, contributions to programming and professional excellence.
Sign up now for boat safety classes
March 1. North Carolina requires anyone born after Jan. 1, 1988 to take and pass a Boater Safety Class in order to operate any motorized vessel on North Carolina waters. That includes personal watercraft like Jet Skis and Waverunners used on Lake Norman. Flotilla 26-04 of the Coast Guard Auxiliary has scheduled boating safety classes […]
Here’s how Smithville’s anniversary is counted as the 50th
Feb. 28. In calculating the 50th anniversary of Smithville during Black History Month this year, the Smithville Community Coalition includes the years of community struggle and hope that led up to the vote in 1980 that officially made the neighborhood part of the Town of Cornelius. Some people have asked the coalition how it came […]
Weekly calendar Feb. 27 – March 5: Lectures for learning, music, dance, Purim carnival
Calendar Sponsors Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Monday, Feb. 27 ‘Talking Black in America: Roots’ film and discussion 7 – 9 pm | Feb. 27. “Talking Black in America: Roots” film and discussion with linguist Walt Wolfram from the […]
Be wary of secondary market for theater tickets
Feb. 24. By TL Bernthal. Scammers have figured it out: They can offer tickets to sold-out performances, hoping to get payment for something they don’t really have. A victim may never get the ticket, or find out at the door that what they think is a ticket for admission is a fraud. Justin Dionne, executive […]
Smithville was. Smithville is. Smithville will be.
Feb. 24. Editor’s note: The Smithville Community Coalition is gearing up both as a nonprofit and as an advocate for the historically African American community on the east side of Cornelius, primarily on the south side of Catawba Avenue. This article was written by a coalition staff member to help the public understand their work. […]
Weekender Feb. 23-26: Theater, music, Black History Month program and more
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Feb. 23 Traditional Series: Breabach 7:30 – 9 pm | Feb. 23. Breabach is a new generation Celtic band from Scotland. The great highlight of The quintet uses two bagpipers who double on flute, working beside fiddle and guitar. Tickets required: 704-894-2135. Knobloch Campus Center DFPH-Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. Through […]
Plan a jazzy April, which is National Jazz Appreciation Month
Feb. 23. Huntersville will Jazz Up at the Ice House stage at Veterans Park in downtown on Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23. Bring your lawn chair, purchase dinner and drinks from local food and beverage vendors onsite and enjoy and evening of the smooth sounds of jazz from 4-8 pm. The weekend lineup […]
Medic will make changes next month; find out what it means for you
Feb. 23. [Updated] Medic will be hosting one of six community meetings at the Northern Regional Recreation Center on Wednesday, April 5. Medic encourages residents to attend and learn more about upcoming changes to 911 responses, how the 911 system work, and more. As Mecklenburg County grows, and the rate of non-emergency 911 calls grows […]
ASC plea: Advocate for arts and culture in Mecklenburg budget survey
Feb. 23. Supporters of arts and culture are needed to lend their voices as Mecklenburg County seeks public input from residents to develop its Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The Resident Budget Priority Survey is one way that residents can let county leaders know what’s important to them when it comes to services and programs funded […]
