Cornelius
Get a free sandwich on Chick-fil-A app through Saturday
Jan. 25. If you order an Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich through Saturday, Jan. 28, on the restaurant’s app, it’s free. The Chick-fil-A restaurants in Cornelius on West Catawba and Nat Bynum Lane, and in Huntersville on Statesville Road, are participating. To claim the offer, guests can open the app and redeem the reward, while supplies […]
On the Roxx moving down the road
Jan. 25. By TL Bernthal. The owner of On the Roxx is moving the nightspot to larger space in the Lakeshore Marketplace on West Catawba where he says it will have a more comfortable lounge feeling two doors down from Irish Cue. Dante Spino says his lease runs out at the One Norman Boulevard location […]
When does Pho NC reopen? Supplies are missing ingredient
Jan. 24. By TL Bernthal. Pho NC in Peninsula Village has a new re-opening soon sign, but the exact date is still up in air. Josie Pais, who considers owner Nguyen “Cindy” Trang family, said there’s not a definite date because products need to be replaced. Although orders have been placed, the goods haven’t arrived […]
Weekly calendar Jan. 23-29: Wine and Sweets, music, lectures and more
Calendar Sponsors Monday, Jan. 23 Faith, Hope and Charity 7:30-9 pm | Jan. 23. Cynthia Lawing presenting a program of piano music on religious themes including works by Liszt, Respighi, Bach, Zhao Zichen, gospels and Asian hymns. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. Tuesday, Jan. 24 […]
County expands what can be recycled to ease load at landfills
Jan. 23. Clothing and shoes, hard and soft back books, white rigid foam and shredded paper now be recycled at the North Mecklenburg Recycling Center in Huntersville. The list of what can be recycled and dropped off at Mecklenburg County’s full-service recycling centers is much longer because of the county’s enhanced recycling program. “We understand our […]
Benefits, risks of potassium iodide in a nuclear emergency; where to find pills
Jan. 19. By TL Bernthal. Mecklenburg County sits between two Duke Energy nuclear power plants, McGuire and Catawba. Residents and businesses within 10 miles of either one should be prepared to protect themselves and evacuate or shelter-in-place should a nuclear release occur. A silent siren test Thursday, Jan. 19, for McGuire Nuclear Station was inadvertently audible […]
Weekender Jan. 20-22: Theater, lights, art and a big reveal
Calendar Sponsors Highlights of weekend events: Friday, Jan. 20 Live Music Friday 7:30-10:30 pm | Jan. 20. Matt Bush (classic rock, country). Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. The Man in Black 8 pm | Jan. 20. Advance ticket, $25; at the door $35. BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd., Cornelius. The Embers 7-10 […]
You’re invited to share thoughts on county spending plan
Jan. 18. Share your priorities with Mecklenburg County leaders as they begin plan a budget for next year. A community workshop is scheduled for 6:30 pm Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the North Mecklenburg Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius. Learn more about Mecklenburg County programs and how your tax dollars pay for them […]
Piper’s at Galway Hooker closes while developing a ‘new concept’
Jan. 17. By TL Bernthal. Piper’s at Galway Hooker closed this month, but a new concept is promised for this spring at 17044 Kenton Drive in Cornelius. “We thank you for being a great guest. Keep a look out for a new concept this spring,” the message on its voicemail says. The website explains it […]
Survey: NC ranks fifth for driving; Charlotte, 35th for congestion
Jan. 17. With traffic congestion costing US drivers an average of 51 hours and $869 during 2022, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States to Drive in. NC came in at No. 5, with Iowa in the top spot for the best state to drive, followed by Georgia, Ohio […]
