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On-street parking change planned for Jetton Extension
May 20. By Dave Vieser. The Town of Cornelius plans to ban on-street parking on Jetton Road Extension. The decision was reached at Monday’s May 17 Town Board Meeting and was classified as a safety measure. Many parents whose children go to the two private schools on the road, especially the Primrose School, use the […]
Husband, wife indicted for stealing from booster club
May 19. The president of a Charlotte high school booster club and his wife have been indicted for stealing more than $200,000 from the organization they purportedly supported. The husband, Anthony Sharper, 39, is also charged with fraudulently obtaining over $236,000 in COVID-19 relief funds to cover up the theft from the South Meck High […]
Things to Do: Concerts and more
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 in May and June: May 20 Jazz Concert Series Holly Hopkins. 6-9 pm at Veterans […]
First Baptist vaccination clinic May 22
May 19. There will be a second vaccination clinic on Saturday, May 22 at First Baptist Church of Cornelius, 21007 Catawba Ave. Those wanting a first or second Pfizer shot or a one-and-done Johnson & Johnson shot are welcome. The Pfizer shot is now open to 12 year-olds and up (12 to 15 year-olds need […]
Gas getting back to normal, for now
May 19. Gasoline supplies are getting back to normal, with no lines at local pumps, although some stations do not have premium. The next four or five days look good, according to oil and gas supplies expert Tom Kloza. However, the co-founder of Oil Price Information Service said we may not be out of the […]
COVID-19 update May 19
May 19. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 969 new COVID-19 cases statewide, and 27 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. The median of the past seven days of reported results (1,493 cases) statewide is 20 percent below the median of the past 31 days (1,865 cases). (See chart; data from […]
Pipeline safety should be on ‘everyone’s radar’
May 19. As most everyone in North Meck knows by now, gas pipelines can leak. The Pipeline Safety Trust, a national non-profit that promotes pipeline safety, is holding its spring conference virtually today and Thursday. PST was formed after the 1999 Olympic Pipeline tragedy in Bellingham, Wash. Nationally known oil and gas analyst Tom Kloza, […]
Legislative ‘Listening Session’ Thursday
May 19. The Mecklenburg County Delegation to the NC General Assembly will host an online Listening Session Thursday, May 20, from 7 to 8 pm with majority of the delegation’s 17 members in attendance. Constituents are encouraged to sign up to speak for up to 2 minutes about issues, concerns in their community and reactions […]
Virtual fair: Older Americans Month
May 19. US Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) will hold a Virtual Seniors and Caregivers Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 26 at 6 pm. Expert presenters will outline resources that help enhance the quality of life for older citizens as well as provide information for caregivers. To register, click here. The one hour program is via […]
Got gas? You probably do
May 18. During our gas pump drive-by’s this morning, QuikTrip was totally out of gas, while Cashion’s, Exxon and Circle K were pumping pretty much as per usual at $2.99 for regular unleaded. Deliveries came in last night according to our sources in the world of retail fuel in Cornelius. He said supplies will become […]
