🌱 Patch AM: What Cornelius swimmers need to know about the Lake Norman sewage spill

Good day Cornelius! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Cornelius swimmers need to know about the Lake Norman sewage spill
• Which Hough High football stars just made North Carolina's elite list?

Also on today's calendar: All Ages Outdoor Pickleball and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
• Monday: Humid with some sun, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• No-swim advisory issued for Lake Norman cove after 900-gallon wastewater spill ahead of Labor Day (qcnews.com) — A no-swim advisory is in effect for a Lake Norman cove in Cornelius after roughly 900 gallons of wastewater spilled near 18600 Harborside Drive by LakeHouse Wine Bar & Grill. Charlotte Water says a damaged low-pressure pipe caused the overflow, and the restriction will stay until testing shows the water is safe for recreation.
   

• Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from North Carolina (wataugademocrat.com) — Cornelius gets a spotlight in statewide football recruiting, with Hough High School producing two of North Carolina's top Class of 2027 prospects, including a five-star standout. The list, based on 247Sports data, highlights how NIL and brand-building now shape early recruiting, as elite high school players across the state attract major college offers.
   

📸 Around Cornelius

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cornelius

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• Dave Matthews Tribute Band →
  BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd, Cornelius
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• All Ages Outdoor Pickleball →
  Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius
  6:00 pm
• Drills Night →
  10913 Bailey Rd, Cornelius
  6:00 pm
• City of Cornelius – Board of Commissioners Meeting →
  Cornelius NC
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• All Ages Outdoor Pickleball →
  Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius
  8:30 am
• Action Pistol →
  The Range at Lake Norman, 10913 Bailey Rd, Cornelius
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Paint With Me @ Cornelius Library →
  Cornelius Library, 21105 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius
  5:00 pm
• Soul Punch →
  10913 Bailey Rd, Cornelius
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Carrying the Light- In Memory of Charlie Kirk →
  20310 Sefton Park Road, Cornelius
• The Good Death Seminar Series →
  Zoom, Cornelius
  1:00 pm
• Virtual Silent Book Club of Death →
  Zoom, Cornelius
  5:00 pm
• Photography 101 Bootcamps and Extension Classes →
  Northern Regional Rec Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Cornelius. Apply here.
• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Huntersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cornelius here.

🗞 Nearby News

Davidson

• Huntersville police release photos of car connected to alleged drive by shooting (wbtv.com)
• Attorney representing client in case against Mooresville mayor disciplined by state bar: What we know (wbtv.com)
• Angels and Sparrows helps provide meals and support to the community (wsoctv.com)

Huntersville

• Walk to End Alzheimer's set for Sept. 26 (lakenormanpublications.com)

Ok Cornelius! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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