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Special meeting Aug. 24 to review Alexander Farm project
AUG. 12. As outlined in a Cornelius Today exclusive Aug. 6, the Cornelius Planning Board will host a special meeting Aug. 24 at 6:30 pm to review changes to the Alexander Farm plan, including a Traffic Impact Analysis from the NCDOT. The Planning Board may prepare a recommendation for the Town Board which, apart from roads, has final local authority over the […]
Child-care hotline 1-888-600-1685
Aug. 12. Families and caregivers in need of child care for children up to age 12 can call the North Carolina Child Care Hotline at 1-888-600-1685 to be connected directly to care options in their community that meet their families’ needs. Referral specialists are ready, after you punch in your Zip Code. We were connected […]
Catawba Lands Conservancy expands Forney Creek Trail
Aug. 12. Catawba Lands Conservancy has purchased 87 acres of land along Forney Creek near Denver bringing the total size of the total size of the Forney Creek Conservation Area to 308 acres of protected hardwood forests, floodplain and waterfowl ponds. This property will allow for an additional 0.6 new miles of Carolina Thread Trail, […]
Past week’s new COVID-19 cases running 21.6% lower statewide than previous month
Aug. 12. By Dave Yochum. The NC Department of Health and Human Services Tuesday afternoon reported 1,051 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, up from 626 on Monday. Monday’s increase was the smallest in two months, but the trend lines around new cases are still pointing downward. Using Johns Hopkins University’s data, Cornelius Today compiled a […]
Visit Lake Norman offers a lake region to-do list
Aug.12. Here are some of the most ‘tried and true’ ways to enjoy Lake Norman.
Camp EDvantage needs volunteers for remote learning pods
Aug. 11. By Dave Vieser. The Make an Impact Foundation is fast-tracking a new program that can provide a safe place for as many as 200 children for online learning amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and school shut-downs. Camp EDvantage is free. Depending upon donations, Make an Impact also hopes to provide lunch and snacks. Make […]
Rate of new COVID-19 cases falling statewide, and in Mecklenburg
Aug. 11. By Dave Yochum. Based on data from Johns Hopkins University, the median number of new cases of COVID-19 statewide and in Mecklenburg County have fallen 24 percent and 21 percent, respectively, during the past week compared to the past month. The statewide data from Johns Hopkins show a median of 1,398 new daily […]
Bags of Hope lands BofA grant to help at-risk kids
Aug. 11. Bags of Hope, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing at-risk school children with free weekend food provisions, has received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America. It will allow them to provide weekend meals for students who lack reliable access to food, which is more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic. Bags […]
Survey: 55% of parents want in-person learning
Aug. 11. By Dave Yochum. With many school systems launching the new school year remotely, the Law of Unintended Consequences is in full effect. What happens if both parents must work outside the home? What about meals? Who pays? What about kids with special needs? A new WalletHub survey says 55 percent of parents […]
Joint statement from Atrium, Novant on RNC
Aug. 11. The healthcare giants issued the following statement in regard to the upcoming Republican National Convention in Charlotte: Charlotte is proud to have a prominent role in our nation’s selection of its presidential candidates. Despite the inherent risk of having large gatherings during the pandemic, nominating conventions are an integral part of our democracy. […]
