🌱 Patch AM: How a Cornelius memorial connects directly to World Trade Center steel

Hello again Cornelius! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Cornelius memorial connects directly to World Trade Center steel
• Cornelius family joins region in mourning Linda Wilson Babcock

Also on today's calendar: Adult Open Gym Basketball and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 67.
• Tuesday: Variable clouds; not as hot, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Scattered Steel' is the First Comprehensive Account of Public Art Made from Ground Zero Wreckage (architecturalrecord.com) — Cornelius is home to a 9/11 memorial built from World Trade Center steel, part of a nationwide effort to share Ground Zero artifacts with communities far from New York. A new book, "Scattered Steel," explores how pieces of the towers became public art and memorials, including the Cornelius installation oriented symbolically toward New York City.
   

• Linda Wilson Babcock (mountainmessenger.com) — Davidson resident Linda Wilson Babcock, 87, has passed away, leaving behind children in Unionville and Huntersville and a granddaughter living in Cornelius. Remembered for her deep Christian faith, love of family, and years of service in schools and churches, her life will be celebrated at a service in Lewisburg, West Virginia, on October 17.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cornelius

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 14
• All Ages Outdoor Pickleball →
  Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Adult Open Gym Basketball →
  Bailey Road Recreation Center, 11900 Bailey Road, Cornelius
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Mahjong Mamas: Mahjong 101 at The Outpost 9/16 →
  The Outpost at Lake Norman, 20910 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius
• Bowling Pin Shoot →
  10913 BAILEY RD, CORNELIUS
  6:00 pm
• Jeep Night in Lake Norman! →
  Lake Norman, 19601 Liverpool Pkwy, Cornelius
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Mahjong Mamas: Torrence and Knox 9/17 Mahjong 102 + Open Play →
  Torrence and Knox, 20936 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius
• Lake Norman Real Estate Pitch Sessions →
  Torrence and Knox, 20936 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius
• Marty Manous →
  Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Ladies night →
  The Range at lake Norman, 10913 Bailey rd, Cornelius
  6:00 pm
• The Players →
  Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius
  7:30 pm
• Mojo Juju w/ Brightside - VEGAS NIGHT →
  BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd, Cornelius
  8:00 pm
• Mojo Juju - VEGAS NIGHT →
  BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd, Cornelius
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Harris Teeter posted a job opening for Part Time Daytime Grocery Stock Clerk in Cornelius. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Cornelius. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cornelius here.

🗞 Nearby News

Huntersville

• Detective knew of the threat, but never expected it here (lakenormanpublications.com)
• Krause: Maye finally comes a cropper (itemlive.com)
• Local teacher shares firsthand account of 9/11 with Huntersville students (wsoctv.com)

Mooresville

• Town of Mooresville hosts September 11 Remembrance Ceremony (Photo Gallery) (iredellfreenews.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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