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COVID-19 update July 1
July 1. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services on Thursday reported 296 new COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been no new COVID deaths in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville since June 18. COVID hospitalizations statewide are at 396 statewide compared to 427 one week ago. Positive testing is at 2 percent statewide. Mecklenburg County […]
Red Cross issues water safety guidance for the 4th, with COVID reminder
July 1. The Independence Day weekend is the perfect time to take a dip in a pool or the lake or visit a water park. The American Red Cross recommends steps you should take to help stay safe around the water, especially during the pandemic. “Due to the pandemic, most swimming pools, water parks and […]
New chapter in Library fines begins today
July 1. Bibliophilic scofflaws may rest easier tonight. The Cornelius Library went fine-free today. While cardholders who have outstanding Library materials are encouraged to return all items ASAP, there won’t be fines of any kind. There could be trouble when it comes to future borrowing. If an item is overdue by two weeks, the borrower […]
Jetton Cove entrepreneurs strut their stuff at Kids Bazaar
July 1. Kids in the Jetton Cove neighborhood gathered to share their businesses, have fun and make some money on June 26 Organized by parent Kay Fisher, the Kids Bazaar at the Jetton Cove Community Pool netted $200 for the young entrepreneurs in two hours. Fisher came up with the idea to have a central […]
Holiday Weekend Weather outlook
July 1. Let’s start the holiday weekend today with plenty of heat (high around 90) and a good likelihood of thunderstorms in the hood this afternoon. Friday Friday showers are likely with thunderstorms possible and high of 80, clearing up Friday night, with a low around 60. Saturday and Sunday Saturday and Independence Day look […]
COVID-19 update June 30
June 30. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Thursday reported 208 new COVID-19 cases statewide for a 1,013,689 since the outbreak began last year. There have been 13,437 deaths statewide since February a year ago. Hospitalizations are at 393 statewide, according to NCDHHS. Mecklenburg County In Mecklenburg County, there have been a total […]
Newsletter holiday schedule
July 2. In observance of Independence Day, the Cornelius Today/Business Today newsletter will resume July 5
Thigs, an upscale lounge, opens in downtown Cornelius
June 30. Thigs, a European style cocktail bar with a speakeasy feel, has opened Catawba Avenue in downtown Cornelius after COVID delays. Co-owner Kas Matos said “we wanted to bring an upscale lounge with nice music to town.” Matos owns the facility with Justin Flanagan. “I actually lived in Davidson for several years and realized […]
NC evictions moratorium ends today
June 30. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently extended a national moratorium on evictions through the end of July, North Carolina’s moratorium on evictions ends today. A Republican majority on the NC Council of State, nixed a similar extension in North Carolina—six Republican against and four Democrats in favor of extending the […]
405 gallons of wastewater reaches lake
June 30. About 405 gallons of wastewater overflow spilled into Lake Norman off Paradise Cove Court, not far from Jetton Road. A total of 810 gallons was spilled, according to Charlotte Water. Utility officials said a truck driver accidentally broke a pipe. There is a no-swim advisory in effect. A no-swimming advisory issued by the […]
