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π± Patch AM: Cornelius faith community remembers winter resident and educator Lurene Adrianson
Coming up: The Players on the Cornelius Patch calendar

Greetings Cornelius! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Cornelius faith community remembers winter resident and educator Lurene Adrianson
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lurene Adrianson, 80 – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM (wlkm.com) — Cornelius residents who knew winter visitor Lurene Adrianson through Cornelius United Methodist Church or the Davidson Lions Club are mourning her passing at age 80. A lifelong educator and devoted family matriarch, she split her time between Michigan and Cornelius, where she was known for her service, hospitality, and warm community spirit.
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📸 Around Cornelius
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cornelius
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★ Featured events ★
- The Players →
Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius
7:30 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
📣 Cornelius Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Farmer's Market →
Lincoln County Calendar, 225 W. Water Street, Lincolnton
8:00 am - Craig Smith's "Get Connected" Parent Sessions (morning session)
Community School of Davidson HS Blackbox
8:30 am - South Iredell Healthcare Forum
Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce Terra Bella Lake Norman, 140 Carriage Club Drive Mooresville, NC 28117
8:30 am - Charlie Brown Middle School Musical Workshop
Pine Lake Preparatory Mooresville, NC 28115
3:15 pm - Chick-fil-a EMIS Spirit Night
Mooresville Graded School District Mooresville, NC 28115
4:00 pm - Board of Commissioners Meeting →
Davidson Calendar, Davidson Town Hall and Community Center - Council 251 South Street, Davidson
6:00 pm - Craig Smith's "Get Connected" Parent Sessions (evening session)
Community School of Davidson HS Blackbox
6:30 pm - CHICK-FIL-A-NIGHT
Mooresville Graded School District Mooresville, NC 28115
4:00 pm - Board of Directors Meeting
Pine Lake Preparatory Mooresville, NC 28115
6:30 pm - $5 Dress Down
Pine Lake Preparatory Mooresville, NC 28115 - Ice Cream Social
Davidson Village Network 417 Windward Dr, Davidson, NC 28036
1:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Crew Member in Cornelius. Apply here.
- Metrolina Greenhouses posted a job opening for 1st Shift General Labor - Shipping (Starting Pay $15.81) in Huntersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cornelius here.
🗞 Nearby News
Davidson
- South Carolina's DQ Smith enters transfer portal after getting extra year, per report (goupstate.com)
Huntersville
- MPD Felony Arrests: August 1-16 (iredellfreenews.com)
Mooresville
- 2026 Football Preview: Lincoln Charter Eagles (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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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