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Update: What a mouthful
Aug. 25. [Updated 12:10pm] By TL Bernthal. Is a Cheesecake Factory coming to Birkdale Village? Here’s the answer Cornelius Today received when we posed that question to the company: “Thank you for reaching out. Please find a statement on behalf of The Cheesecake Factory below: ‘Our restaurant development team is always on the lookout for […]
NC scores second-place nationwide in COVID safety
Aug. 25. With two-thirds of the nation’s population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, a new study says North Carolina is the second-safest state in terms of COVID-19. WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across five key metrics—from community transmission to hospitalizations and deaths—to rank the states according to COVID safety. —North Carolina […]
Huntersville-Concord Road to re-open tomorrow
Aug. 25. Huntersville-Concord Road is on schedule to open Friday, Aug. 26, according to the Town of Huntersville. Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road will not open as planned at the southern round-about, however. The new projected opening date is Sept. 9. Underground utility conflicts and unfavorable weather conditions delayed this work.
Back to school: How to set the stage for academic success
Aug. 26. A pedatrician offers seven tips to parents to them make help their children be successful. “Finding success in the classroom starts at home, and you can help your child reach their full potential,” says Dr. Ana Vega, pediatrician at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Piedmont Pediatrics. Here’s how parents can step in to help their kids step […]
Calling all rising kindergarteners and their caregivers
Aug. 25. Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville is hosting a free community event Friday, Aug. 26, where rising kindergarteners will learn tools for kindergarten readiness. The event is open to the public and will take place outside on the lawn as well as inside the museum. Kindergarten teachers from the Huntersville schools attend the event […]
Save the date for Safety Saturday Sept. 17
Aug. 25. Safety Saturday will be held at Birkdale Village 10 am to noon Saturday, Sept. 17. This is a chance for the entire family to interact with local first responders. Participants can stroll along Birkdale Commons Parkway while listening to a live DJ and check out trucks, cars and boats parked along the street. […]
Significant water main break in Davidson
Aug. 24. There has been a “significant” water main break on Lorimer Road in Davidson between Pine and Thompson. Expect extended road closures if you’re driving through, as well as interrupted service. As of late morning Wednesday, CLT Water was en route to begin repairs.
Landlord didn’t renew FlairTRADE lease, to make more room for Total Wine
Aug. 24. By TL Bernthal. Jennifer Harrison, owner of FlairTRADE Consignment, is closing her store after losing her lease at The Shops at The Fresh Market. “Our building is carved out of a larger space that was shared with the old Stein Mart space. They are going to split it down the middle with one […]
Drowning July 7 was alcohol-related
Aug. 24. By Dave Vieser. The official NC Wildlife report regarding a July 7 boating fatality on Lake Norman cites “a high level of intoxication” as a major factor. The accident took the life of Diego Garcia, who fell and struck his head on the edge of the boat, then lost his balance and fell […]
Cornelius PD honors employee
Aug. 24. Peter McCormack has been selected as the Employee of the Quarter for the Cornelius Police Department. From a post about the selection: “Although retired and a part-time employee, dispatcher Peter McCormack is invaluable to the Cornelius PD and its Communications Division. Our Officers benefit from his continuous assistance and performance on everyday calls. […]
