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Old Town Public House forced to close
Sept. 11. By Dave Vieser. The Old Town Public House (OTPH) in downtown Cornelius has temporarily closed its doors and no one seems to know for sure when it will reopen. According to a sign on their premises located at 21314 Catawba Ave., this popular home for libation among local residents will only be closed […]
Davidson College sculpture tour
Photos and text by Dave Yochum. In Part 2 of our look at all things sculptural around Cornelius and Davidson, we focus on the outdoor art at Davidson College where the primary goal is to educate. Think of the campus as an outdoor classroom, with sculptural works giving lessons on literature, iconoclasm, totalitarianism—and still having […]
7-day median number of new coronavirus cases heads back down
Sept. 10. By Dave Yochum. The median number of new coronavirus cases statewide during the past seven days is now running below the past month’s median, a trend in the right direction. Data from Johns Hopkins University show that the median of the past seven days of new cases is 14 percent below the […]
Blood drive Friday at Keller Williams
Sept. 10. On Friday, Sept. 11, Keller Williams Lake Norman will host a blood drive and vendor fair from 10 am to 3 pm. The outdoor event will take place in the Keller Williams parking lot at 19721 Bethel Church Road. Vendors will have tents around the lot, providing snacks and refreshments for blood donors. […]
Demolition underway for future Cain Center for the Arts
Sept. 10. By Dave Yochum. With more than $17 million raised so far, the Cain Center for the Arts took a big step forward this morning with demolition of the existing blue metal buildings getting under way just west of the police station. The third building on the 1.85 acre site, what’s left of a […]
The Cain’s gift is transformational for Cornelius
Sept. 10. A 30-year partnership in work and marriage is the hallmark of Ericka and Bill Cain. These Cornelius residents are now partnering on the Cain Center for the Arts, the $25 million arts center that will be built in downtown Cornelius. The Cains are donating $5 million toward the construction of the center. With […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations Sept. 2-9
As reported by Cornelius Police Department Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 200902003 Larceny 20008 W Catawba Av 00:24:01 09/02/20 CAA Circle K 200903033 Burglary 20128 Zion Av 07:59:00 09/03/20 CAA Sherrill, Donnelly 200903039 Damage Property 20232 Zion Av 08:27:00 09/03/20 CLO Sherrill, Kimberly 200903104 Larceny Vehicle 19501 West Catawba Av 18:14:00 09/03/20 […]
Although numbers are smaller, Mecklenburg COVID-19 trends are better than statewide
Sept. 9. By Dave Yochum. The median number of new coronavirus cases statewide during the past seven days is running 16 percent ahead of the past month, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The medians tell a different story in Mecklenburg County where the number of new cases over the past seven days is […]
Town Board considers change in development review procedure
Sept. 9. By Dave Vieser. A procedural change which would take some approval power out of the hands of the Town Board may be headed for approval. Under the proposal, subdivisions with fewer than 25 lots would be allowed “by right” as long as all other planning requirements are met. Currently, any developments with more […]
QuikTrip opens Thursday morning
Sept. 9. The Cornelius QuikTrip opens Thursday with fast food and drinks inside and nine gas pumps outside. The 5,000 square foot facility. also known as QT, sits on the site of the old Acropolis restaurant and a convenience store, both of which were demolished a year ago. The new QT will be open 24/7 […]
