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Town Board will weigh in on Greenway Gartens, Caroline projects tonight
Sept. 7. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board will consider approving the Greenway Gartens and Caroline projects at today’s meeting, which begins at 5 pm. The projects, taken together, would encompass 720 residential units, a 14,000 square foot brewery, restaurant/brewpub, tap room and a 10,000 square-foot indoor event facility as well as other commercial […]
LKN Chamber enrolls 20 high school juniors in leadership program
Sept. 7. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce has accepted 20 local high school juniors in its 2021-2022 Junior Leadership Lake Norman program. Students will learn more about their community during this intensive seven-month long program. The students were selected on the basis of their previous and potential leadership ability and community involvement. This year’s […]
Want to serve on a board in Davidson?
Sept. 8. The Town of Davidson is accepting applications for 2022 appointments to its advisory boards. Consider serving on the following: Affordable Housing & Equity Board, Design Review Board/Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Board, Livability Board, and the Davidson Public Art Commission. New members will serve a three-year term from January 2022 to December 2024, with […]
Planning Board OKs Caroline, Greenway Gartens
Sept. 3. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board unanimously recommended approval for the Greenway Gartens and Caroline projects at a special four-hour meeting held last night at Town Hall. Their recommendation will now be considered by the town commissioners at their upcoming meeting Tuesday, the day after Labor Day. Lengthy testimony The decision at […]
The Happenings: Will I see you in September?
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Submit your entertainment and event news to corneliustoday@gmail.com. We’ve included some additional dates for events you need to register for or purchase tickets in advance. With the Delta variant spreading […]
Joint press conference this morning: Hospitals issue dire COVID warning
Sept. 2. By Dave Yochum. The COVID surge in Mecklenburg County is dangerous, according to three major healthcare chains. During a rare joint press conference at 10:30 this morning, Atrium, Caromont and Novant officials said “unprecedented numbers” of people are seeking care as the Delta variant digs in among the unvaccinated. Yesterday the NC Dept. […]
Gasoline supplies, prices look good for holiday travel
Sept. 2. By Dave Yochum. The Colonial Pipeline has restored operations following a temporary shutdown during Hurricane Ida, alleviating concerns about a new round of gas shortages even with the Labor Day weekend upon us. Cornelius station operators said there are “no issues with gas” for weekend travelers. “We had a 20 cent price increase […]
COVID-19 update Sept. 2
Sept. 2. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services this morning reported 7,901 new cases, as Mecklenburg hospitals report an alarming increase in COVID patients, the vast majority of them unvaccinated. Statewide, the NCDHHS is reporting 3,789 people hospitalized due to COVID, more than 10 times more than in late June. […]
Weekend weather: Amazing
Sept. 2. Here’s our Friday plus three-day weekend weather in four words: Sunny, sunny, sunny and sunny. It really starts today, Thursday, with sun, a breeze, clear skies and temps in the mid-80s through Saturday, then 89-90 on Sunday and Monday. Sunny and back in the low 90s Tuesday and Wednesday. Have a great Labor […]
Davidson seeks public input on pedestrian safety
Sept. 2. The Town of Davidson Pedestrian Safety Task Force seeks your input on pedestrian safety. The Pedestrian Safety Task Force is a group of residents selected through an application process to make pedestrian safety recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. The Pedestrian Safety Task Force was charged with soliciting feedback from the wider community […]
