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Town budget: It looks like taxes will remain level
May 6. By Dave Vieser. The 2022 Fiscal Year budget is scheduled to be released during Monday’s May 17 Town Board Meeting. Unless there is a last-minute change, no increase in the town’s tax rate is expected. Commissioner Mike Miltich said town officials are aware of the financial impact the pandemic has had on many […]
COVID-19 update May 6
The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,798 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 978,566 statewide since the outbreak began in March of 2020. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations were at 1,031, up from 1,000 yesterday Deaths There were 17 new deaths attributable to COVID-19 statewide in today’s report, for a total of […]
Plan your weekend!
Events are returning to Lake Norman as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and gathering restrictions change. Some events require registration, social distancing and wearing face masks. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: May 6 LangTree Live Blue Monday. 5 – 9 pm. Classic MTV 80’s and 90’s tribute. Free. No outside coolers permitted. 401 […]
Sharrow the road
May 6. The possibility of Cornelius seeing its first sharrows grew more likely recently when the town’s Transportation Advisory Board gave the idea a thumbs-up. Sharrows are diagrams embedded in the pavement for those situations where cyclists and drivers must use the same lane. The sharrows are being considered for the eastbound/outbound left lane of […]
Participate in the National John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Action Day
On May 8 join with others across America to defeat voter suppression. National Broadcast, 12-2 pm Hosted by Transformative Justice Coalition •Click here to view by Facebook •Click here to view by Youtube Community Rally, 4-6 pm Join Unity in Community, along with our local partners, in this dynamic virtual rally. Be energized by local […]
Big Day at the Lake launches with more than $80K for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Day at the Lake will be back this summer—July 24 to be exact—with a variety of corporate and individual sponsors. The event, which supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas, will be streamlined due to the pandemic, but the goal of bringing people together remains. • Presenting Sponsors are Champion Tire & Wheel, […]
Thank a nurse during National Nurses Week
May 5. National Nurses Week begins tomorrow with National Nurses Day. The week goes through May 12, which was the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. It’s a great time to say thank you to a nurse with a card, a sign or an email. Atrium Health has several ideas for how […]
Planning Board meets May 10 at 5:30
May 5. The regularly scheduled Town of Cornelius Planning Board meeting May 10 will begin at 5:30 pm. This is an open meeting, however, the meeting is physically closed to the public due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements. The public may view the meeting from the lobby or Community Room in Town Hall, or virtually […]
Town posts Gilroy’s missing comments
May 5. By Dave Vieser. Former Town Board Commissioner Dave Gilroy spoke out against the Mayes Meadow rezoning at Monday’s board meeting, except the town’s video streaming system failed and Gilroy’s comments were neither seen nor heard that evening. This comes after his comments were cut off at the town meeting April 6. Some conspiracy […]
Cinco de Mayo is here to celebrate
Cinco de Mayo is a day to commemorate Mexican culture and heritage. For those that want to observe this day with Mexican cuisine and Mexican-inspired drinks, Visit Lake Norman made a list of restaurants to consider.
