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Many lessons were taught in local Black barber shops
FOUNDING FAMILIES | By Tonya Rivens. From blockbuster movies to successful entrepreneurs, Black barber shops are a critical part of the African American story nationwide, as well as Cornelius. For decades here and elsewhere, Black-owned barber shops only served white customers. It was all about race since Black barbers were not allowed to use the […]
Take a walk in Jetton Park
Laura Domingo, a naturalist with Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation, will lead a hike and discussion about the Jetton Park wildlife 10 am to 11:30 am this Saturday, March 13. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No pets permitted on this hike. Pre-register and wear a mask.
All NC schools could reopen once bill is signed
March 10. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education has approved increasing in-person instruction time for students whose families have elected that option, beginning as early as March 15. Meanwhile, Gov. Roy Cooper and state legislative leaders have reached an agreement to reopen the grades K-12 to full-time daily instruction. Schools could reopen immediately when Cooper signs […]
Planning Board, Town Board will hold a joint meeting March 18
March 10. By Dave Vieser. A special joint meeting between the Cornelius Town Board and the Planning Board has been scheduled for Thursday March 18 beginning at 5 pm. at Town Hall. The meeting purpose is to coordinate a review of the towns land use plan. Deputy Town Manager Wayne Herron announced the meeting this […]
Cain Center/Cornelius Arts Center update
March 10. By Dave Vieser. The COVID-delayed takeover of the Cornelius Arts Center by the Cain Center for the Arts will take place in September, about nine months later than planned. The Cain Center, which is at $18.1 million toward a $25 million goal, will take over all current visual arts programs and activities including […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations March 3-9
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210306096 Larceny 19930 West Catawba Av 12:36:04 03/06/21 ACT Lee, Michele 210308045 B&E Vehicle 19444 Stough Farm Rd 08:41:00 03/08/21 ASN Smith, William 210309064 Larceny 7519 Montrachet Ln 12:04:00 03/09/21 ASN Kyong, Moon 210309099 B&E Vehicle 18441 Nantz Rd 16:23:03 03/09/21 ACT […]
March 10 NCDHHS coronavirus update
March 10. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,861 new cases of COVID-19 today, 188 of them in Mecklenburg County. Hospitalizations were at 1,075 statewide. Deaths There were 43 new deaths statewide attributable to the coronavirus. Testing The statewide positive test rate is at 5.3. In Mecklenburg, the positive test rate […]
Grandson of John Connor inducted into Livingstone College Leaders Hall of Fame
March 9. Michael D. Connor, a professor of theater arts at Livingstone College in Salisbury, was inducted into the United Negro College Fund/Livingstone College Leaders Hall of Fame late last month. The Cornelius resident is the grandson of the man for whom John Connor Road is named, and lives on the same road to this […]
New COVID-19 case volume falls below 1,000 today, vaccinations over 1.1 million
March 9. By Dave Yochum. With a 12 percent decline nationwide in new cases of COVID-19 last week and vaccinations accelerating to more than 2 million a day, there’s good news out of North Carolina as well. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services reported fewer than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 today—997 to […]
NASCAR star buys Wher-Rena property, business
March 9. By Dave Yochum. A company associated with NASCAR star Joey Logano has purchased the 3.6-acre Wher-Rena property on West Catawba. Logano is the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series champion and the driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford. At age 30, he is a 26-time Cup winner, including the 2015 Daytona 500. Property […]
