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Weekend weather: And…it’s summer
June 18. Weekend Weather: It’s time to say goodbye to that warm dry weather. It will be be more humid, with summer officially arriving on Sunday. Sunny today and Saturday with a high of 90 today and 93 Saturday. Fathers Day, showers are likely, with thunderstorms in the afternoon, high only about 82. Look for […]
Pedestrian fatality in Davidson
June 17. Davidson Police say a 64-year-old woman died as a result of injuries she suffered when struck by a vehicle on Main Street. The incident, which occurred around 1 pm, is being investigated by the Davidson Police Department and NC State Highway Patrol. Five years ago a Cornelius resident was also struck and killed […]
COVID-19 update June 17
June 17. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Thursday reported 362 new COVID-19 cases statewide and six new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. The positive test rate is 1.9 percent statewide. Hospitalizations Hospitalizations are at 485 statewide, down by half since the beginning of May. Mecklenburg County Between Wednesday and today in Mecklenburg […]
This weekend: Plenty to do, see and hear
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. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: June 18 Live Under the Oaks Stella Rising performing. 6-8 pm. Birkdale Village, Huntersville. The Victory Summit 9 am – 4pm. Lake Norman […]
Cain Center: A jewel coming to downtown
June 17. By Dave Vieser. The $25 million Cain Center for the Arts will add a magnificent new design element to Cornelius. The contemporary structure will stand amidst neo-classical municipal buildings, quaint downtown structures and mill houses and cottages nearby. Named for Cornelius residents Ericka and Bill Cain, who contributed $5 million to the project, […]
Aneralla reflects on 6 years as mayor of Huntersville
NORTH MECK | By Dave Yochum John Aneralla will step down at the end of this year after six years as mayor of Huntersville. He was the first of a new era of mayors in North Meck, replacing Jill Swain. Aneralla, one of the first leaders to speak out against the toll plan, defeated Swain 60 […]
COVID-19 update: Lottery is one week away
June 16. With the first of the North Carolina vaccination lotteries one week away, the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting a modest increase in vaccinations statewide. A total of 51 percent of the adult population is fully vaccinated; 55 percent are partially vaccinated. That said, there is still time for North […]
Daily COVID reports from NCDHHS
June 16. Starting today, the Cornelius Today/Business Today daily newsletter will be published independently of the timing around the daily COVID-19 update from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services. We will continue to post the state’s coronavirus data online each day.
The things police do
June 16. Davidson Police officers will read “Officer Buckle and Gloria” by Peggy Rathmann during Summertime Storytime on Tuesday, June 22 on the steps of the Davidson Public Library. There will be two sessions, one at 1:30 pm and another at 5:30. Bring a blanket! More info: DPDCommunityEngagement@townofdavidson.org. “Community engagement is a priority for the […]
TopDeck Foundation: Another motorcycle for Cornelius Police
June 16. Cornelius-based TopDeck Foundation, whose purpose is supporting the morale and mission of Cornelius law enforcement officers, will present another dual-purpose motorcycle to the Cornelius Police Dept. at Monday’s Town Board meeting. The agile bike makes it easy for police to access paths and trails. The new motorbike and helmets will be formally […]
