Cornelius
Cornelius attempts to preserve history, accommodate development
Dec. 13. By Mike McGinnis. Three components make up the rich history of Cornelius. To begin with there are an abundance of stories, pictures, relics, artifacts, and history of the town of Cornelius. Secondly, Cornelius is the home to Smithville, one of the oldest African-American communities in Mecklenburg County. And the third historic element is […]
Budget survey open through Jan. 13
Dec. 13. The FY24 Budget Survey is out, and residents can let town leaders know what matters most. The survey takes a few minutes to complete. Rank priorities on a scale of 1 to 10; there are five brief questions about how the Town can best tailor the budget to meet needs and expectations. The […]
Christmas in Davidson drew crowd of 50,000, town leaders estimate
Dec. 12. Christmas in Davidson drew more than 50,000 people during the three nights it was held earlier this month, a spokeswoman and Mayor Rusty Knox say. “We have always tried to have activities along Main Street to help spread the crowd out and give people more options of things to do,” says Kim Fleming, […]
Weekly calendar Dec. 12-18: Lighted boat parade, Advent services, Organ at Davidson and more
Calendar Sponsors Dec. 12 Advent Contemplative Practice 7-7:45 pm | Dec. 12. Come for a time of sacred practice. You may bring a candle/s to light. Zoom link; meeting ID: 775 653 882. Organ at Davidson 7:30 pm | Dec. 12. Charles Frost, long-time Presbyterian organist, presents a night of Advent and Christmas music on organ. […]
Update: LKN Humane says Nutmeg will have surgery Monday
Dec. 9. Nutmeg, the rescue dog, will undergo surgery Monday, Dec. 12. Lake Norman Humane put out a call in mid-November seeking donations to help Nutmeg get the medical care she needs. Dana Kelley, director of operations at Lake Norman Humane, said $2,925 was raised—enough to cover the surgery and recovery costs. When Nutmeg arrived […]
Weekender Dec. 9-11: Winter Wisdom, Music at the Mill, holiday happenings and more
Calendar Sponsors Dec. 9 Huntersville Holiday 5K 7 pm | Dec. 9. Start at Fleet Feet Sports,16620 Cranlyn Road, Huntersville, in Birldale Village. Registration open. A Classic Christmas in downtown Mooresville 6-9 pm | Dec. 9. Santa visits, carolers, ice skating, shopping and dining, hot cocoa and treats, life-sized snow globe, live musical performances, gingerbread […]
Weekly calendar thru Dec. 11: Music at the Mill, Classic Christmas in Mooresville and more
Calendar Sponsors Here’s a look at what’s happening this week in LakeNorman: Dec. 5-8 Winter Wonderettes Check website | Dec. 5-8. Advance Tickets: Adult – $20; Senior (65+) – $ 18; Student (under 21) – $15. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. Dec. 5- 23 Charlotte Christmas Village and ice skate and snow tube […]
Most candle fires occur in homes during December
Dec. 5. The American Red Cross encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations. Most home fires involving candles happen in December, when one in five home decoration fires also occur. “Help protect your family by using battery-operated candles, testing your smoke alarms monthly and practicing your two-minute escape plan […]
How to get around during North Meck Holiday Parade
Dec. 2. The 40th North Meck Holiday Parade will be held rain or shine tomorrow in Davidson and Cornelius. And rain is likely. The parade route will begin 1 pm on Main Street at Griffith Street in Davidson and will continue south on Hwy. 115 through Cornelius and will end at Hickory Street and Hwy. […]
Weekender: Christmas in Davidson (Cornelius and Huntersville, too), N. Meck Holiday Parade, more
Calendar Sponsors Here’s a look at what’s coming up the weekend of Dec. 1-3: Submit your entertainment and event news to corneliustoday@gmail.com. Dec. 1-3 Christmas in Davidson 6-9 pm | Dec. 1-3. Highlights include: a video and light show on downtown buildings; strolling characters and other live entertainment; bubble snowflakes; an artisan village and a […]
