Looking to sample the best local food trucks and don’t want to travel too far? You’re in luck! Old Town Public House (OTPH) on Catawba Ave will have the best area restaurants on four wheels posted up this week… come indulge and try them all!
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Bells Box Collective Opens in OTC
After six years of working in finance, Cory Rindskopf traded her drab, gray cubicle for something far more exciting.
Response to Smithville’s Objection to Cut-Through Road: Tonight June 5
Message from John Quinn, Board of Directors of Smithville CommUNITY Coalition: “If you have an interest in social justice and righting future history, come to Cornelius Town Hall Tuesday, June 5th at 6pm to hear the NC Dept of Transportation’s response to the neighborhood of Smithville’s objection to the construction of a new road cutting… Continue reading Response to Smithville’s Objection to Cut-Through Road: Tonight June 5
Community Cupboard Dedicated This Week
(May 22, 2018) The Cornelius PARC Department and Smithville CommUNITY Coalition, along with Woodlawn School dedicated the Cornelius Community Cupboard this week. The intent of the Cornelius Community Cupboard is to help families and individuals in need by providing a “hand up.” The cupboard is located behind the Cornelius Community Garden, 20708 Catawba Ave. and will be… Continue reading Community Cupboard Dedicated This Week
Cornelius Arts Center Announces Next Public Meeting
(May 17. 2018) Curious about the progress of the Cornelius Art Center? Wednesday May 23rd at 6:00 pm is your chance to get up to speed at the next public meeting. The meeting will take place at Old Town Cornelius’ recently opened community hub, Brick Row which is located in the historic Oak St Mill,… Continue reading Cornelius Arts Center Announces Next Public Meeting
Beyond Your Pint: Following the Barley Trail
When we enjoy our beer at our local breweries we often forget the ingredients that go into brewing our beer. The primary ingredients in brewing process are barley, water, yeast and hops. One of the by-products of brewing is called spent grain, which is leftover barley (grain) and adjuncts after the mash process. This spent… Continue reading Beyond Your Pint: Following the Barley Trail
Get Your Grill On
The NCAA tournament is here, grills are heating up everywhere, and our ‘drinkin’ beers are coming out of the fridge with little thought. As we head out of the tournament season, and grilling gets serious, we need to start our discussion about what beer goes with that amazing masterpiece that just came off your grill!… Continue reading Get Your Grill On
Flashback Friday: The Barbers of Brick Row
As recollected by Jack Conard Jr: There used to be two barber shops in the north end of brick row, next to the railroad, across from where Catawba Avenue ended at Main Street. One shop was run by Clarence Blakely, and the other one was run by “Rutt” Norton. Wilson Potts first worked with Norton,… Continue reading Flashback Friday: The Barbers of Brick Row
“How Many Pints?” Meet OTC’s Craft Beer Specialist: Half Pint
One of the questions I love from friends when out for drinks is, “What kind of beer do you think I would like?” I am always up for the challenge and there is nothing more exciting than taps before me to seek what beer will quench their palate. I believe there is a craft beer… Continue reading “How Many Pints?” Meet OTC’s Craft Beer Specialist: Half Pint