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Town board considers buying land north of Bailey Road
Oct. 6. By Dave Vieser. This evening, the Cornelius Town Board will consider two proposals: one to purchase vacant land owned by the Hunter family on Bailey Road east of Highway 115, and another to build 29 new single-family homes on a mostly vacant property adjoining Old Statesville Road just south of Washam Potts Road. […]
Scare tactic: Halloween decor contest now open
Oct. 2. The annual Cornelius Halloween Decorating Contest is now open to anyone interested in competing for the town’s most spook‑tacular home. The submission window runs from Oct. 1–14. The contest is limited to exterior decorations, which must be appropriate for children. Participants agree to have one or more photos of their decorated home, along with […]
Bailey pickleball complex official grand opening Oct. 2
Oct. 1. The wait is over, again, for Lake Norman pickleball players, who will finally gain access to the brand-new, 10-court pickleball complex at Bailey Road Park tomorrow after last weekend’s grand opening was rained out. Cornelius Parks and Recreation will hold a grand opening ceremony tomorrow morning to officially open the facility. The event […]
25th All-American Dog Show Sept. 28
Sept. 25. The 25th annual All-American Dog Show returns Sunday, bringing together hundreds of dogs and their owners for a day of festivities and contests. The event, organized by Cornelius Parks and Recreation, will be held on the grass field at Robbins Park in Cornelius. Attendance is free and open to the public, but registration […]
Lake Norman Empowerment Festival this Saturday
Sept. 17. The annual Lake Norman Empowerment Festival takes place this Saturday at Smithville Park, beginning at 5 p.m. The free, family-friendly event is the largest outdoor gospel gathering in Mecklenburg County. Now in its 19th year, the festival is hosted by Tonya Rivens, a longtime television reporter and former public information officer with the […]
Talking Parks: Bailey court complex update
Sept. 9. The new tennis and pickleball complex at Bailey Road Park has official opening dates, according to a recent presentation at the monthly meeting of the Cornelius Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners. The pickleball complex will be dedicated Sept. 27, and the tennis complex will be dedicated Oct. 21. Both facilities will officially […]
Ramsey Creek Beach expected to reopen today
Aug. 13. Ramsey Creek Beach is expected to reopen at noon today after being closed over the weekend when routine water testing revealed elevated bacteria levels. The county announced the closure last Friday and attributed the bacteria to recent heavy rainfall. The water will be retested this morning before the official reopening, but tests conducted […]
The beach is back, as a matter of fact
May 7. Ramsey Creek Beach will operate only on weekends May 24 through June 12. Beginning June 13, the beach on Nantz Road will operate on its summer schedule: Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Between Aug. 22 and Sept. 1, the beach will be open only on weekends. Ramsey Creek Beach will be […]
Controlled burn today at Cowans Ford Nature Preserve
March 18. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources will conduct a controlled burn today beginning around noon at Cowans Ford Nature Preserve on Neck Road. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke. For more information on prescribed burns […]
Controlled burn at Latta
March 7. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources is conducting another controlled burn today beginning around 11 am at Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke.
