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COVID-19 update June 3
June 3. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 481 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, 26 new in Mecklenburg. Statewide, hospitalizations rose slightly to 613, while COVID-related deaths increased by 20 from yesterday to today. There were no new coronavirus deaths in Mecklenburg County, after one new death reported yesterday and […]
June is heating up with events around Lake Norman
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. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: June 3 Music Bingo Music Bingo With Seabrooks. 7- 9 pm. Doors open at 4pm. […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations May 26- June 1
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210527170 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 14:29:00 05/27/21 ASN Home Depot 210528132 B&E Vehicle 17110 Grenache Ct 10:31:08 05/28/21 ASN McGovern, Jean 210528135 B&E Vehicle 18605 Vineyard Point Ln 10:45:00 05/28/21 ASN Collins, Steven 210528157 Larceny 20310 W Catawba Av 12:13:45 05/28/21 ASN […]
Great Race stops in downtown Mooresville June 26
June 3. After a pandemic hiatus, The Great Race will travel from San Antonio to Greenville, SC, stopping in Mooresville overnight on June 26. More than 100 antique automobiles are traveling cross-country, with stops in places like Joplin, MO. and Lexington, KY. After Mooresville, the racers proceed to the finish at the Hyatt Regency in […]
Plan for 252-unit apartment project may go to Town Board Monday
June 2. The Cornelius Planning Board has recommended by a 6-0 vote that the Town Board deny a rezoning request from veteran North Meck builder Jake Palillo. He is planning 252 unit apartment complex with commercial space on West Catawba just east of the Wher-Rena property. Tuesday’s vote was on a revised site plan for […]
COVID-19 update June 2
June 2. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 265 new cases of the coronavirus statewide—down from 268 new cases yesterday—setting another new low this year. Hospitalizations rose slightly to 610, while COVID-related deaths increased by nine from yesterday to today, setting another low. There was one new coronavirus death in Mecklenburg […]
Big Day at the Lake on July 24 needs Boat Hosts
June 23. The 16th annual “Big Day at the Lake” event for at-risk kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters will be held Saturday, July 24 on Lake Norman. The day is filled with fun activities on the lake thanks to Boat Hosts. Not held last year due to the pandemic—2020 would have been Year 16—nearly […]
CMS funding dispute heading toward mediation
June 2. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education will initiate the dispute resolution statute after the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners approved its 2021-2022 budget, which CMS said underfunds Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools by a total of $81 million. In a 7-2 vote yesterday, county commissioners passed a $2 billion budget for next fiscal year but withheld funding […]
Rezoning request comes back to the Planning Board today
June 1. Veteran North Meck developer Jake Palillo is submitting revised plans for a mixed-use project on West Catawba that would include 250 apartments and space for offices and restaurants. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the rezoning request at 5:30 pm today June 1. The revisions come after opposition from nearby […]
Free summer camp for girls Aug. 14
June 1. In His Steps, a free one-day summer camp for girls pre-K through 12th grade, will be held Saturday Aug. 14 at Life Fellowship Church, 20010 Chartown Drive. The Christian camp’s theme is “Live Out Loud.” More info: https://www.ihsdance.com/
