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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 […]
Gov. Cooper aims to extend eviction moratorium
June 29. Following the CDC’s decision to extend the national evictions moratorium, Gov. Roy Cooper is asking the Council of State to extend the evictions moratorium order in North Carolina. Council of State members have until 5 pm today to consider extending the state evictions moratorium or revoke the protections extended to residential tenants. With […]
Ramsey Creek Beach will open July 3-4
June 29. Mecklenburg County will open Ramsey Creek beach in Cornelius July 3 and July 4 with limited capacity from noon to 5 pm. Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation in conjunction with the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will operate a free shuttle from the CATS Park & Ride lot on Sefton Park, just past […]
It’s almost Independence Day. What you need to know
Fourth of July activities are planned at Birkdale Village and in Davidson. Cornelius celebrated early, with the Symphony in the Park and fireworks at Bailey Road Park June 19. The Peninsula The Peninsula Club is holding a private Fourth of July event with fireworks that can be seen by boaters and the crowds that park […]
COVID update: No new deaths in N. Meck since June 18
June 28. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Monday reported 294 new COVID-19 cases statewide for a total of 864 new cases since Friday. There were eight new deaths attributable to the coronavirus over the weekend statewide. In North Meck (Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville), there have been no new COVID-19 deaths in 10 […]
