History
Seven students at Lakeside Charter qualify for national history competition in Orlando
March 31. Seven students from Lakeside Charter Academy were winners in the regional round of the Great History Challenge at Winthrop University on March 25. Their exceptional performance earned them […]
Bentonville’s 2025 Civil War battle reenactment will be in March
Sept. 25. Are you a Civil War buff? The 160th anniversary reenactment of the largest battle fought in North Carolina takes place March 15-16, 2025 in Bentonville in Eastern North […]
Latta Place will reopen in 2026 after redevelopment starting winter 2024
March 13. Latta Place, the former Huntersville plantation that became the subject of controversy in 2021, will reopen to the public in 2026 after being redeveloped during the winter of […]
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 […]
Cornelius family property on the market for $22 million
July 20. By Dave Yochum. An 80-acre lakefront parcel—owned by members of the Cornelius family—has gone on the market for $22 million. The lakefront property near Perth Road in Mooresville […]
Healing History at Cedar Grove July 16
July 6. The “H” in HEARTS comes alive this month with Healing History, the latest in a new series of place-based happenings at the Cedar Grove mansion and Hugh Torance […]
A look at Irish heritage at Hugh Torrance House on Saturday
March 18. If you’re not done celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, the historic Hugh Torrance House and Store will present “The Irish Connection” on Saturday from 1 pm to 6 pm.The […]
Cornelius couple envisions new life for Cedar Grove mansion
Feb. 12. By Dave Yochum. A wife and husband team from Cornelius is spearheading an effort to preserve Cedar Grove, the historic home on Gilead Road which was once the […]
Elegantly simple Zion Ave. house gets Historic Landmark designation
Nov. 6. A restored 113-year-old Queen Anne style house on Zion Avenue has received Historic Landmark designation, one of only a handful in Cornelius. The Sherrill-Robbins House, now the offices […]
Rural Hill oyster roast Nov. 15
The Rural Hill Oyster Roast on Sunday, Nov. 15 will help recoup losses from the drought which curtailed the corn maze at the historic plantation in Huntersville. The event runs […]
