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Autumn Care resident, healthy at 106, was 4 during 1918 epidemic
July 1. Brigit Velletta, born in Manhattan, raised in Brooklyn and now living at Autumn Care in Cornelius, turned 106 years old on May 24. She has three sons, nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Son Sal and daughter-in-law Terry Velletta, both 75, live in Cornelius. Terry explains that Sal Sr. passed away in 1978. She […]
A gap year for Big Day at the Lake, but need remains
By Dave Yochum. For the past 16 years, July has been an important time of year for hundreds of Lake Norman Boat Hosts, volunteers and mentors in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas, not to mention literally thousands of at risk kids in and around Charlotte. It’s time for Big Day at the Lake, […]
Letter to the Editor: Commissioner Duke responds to Dave Gilroy
OPINION. By Jim Duke. I read with interest former Commissioner Gilroy’s Letter to the Editor (June 24) regarding taxes that are “Baked into the Cake” and found a familiar theme. I would like to take this opportunity to respectfully disagree with his position and perhaps supply a few pertinent facts to support an alternative view […]
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise statewide
June 30. By Dave Yochum. At least 64,670 people in North Carolina have tested positive for the coronavirus, up 1,186 from yesterday, according to NC Dept. of Health and Human Services officials. The statewide coronavirus death count has reached 1,343, up 18 from yesterday. The median seven-day number of new cases statewide is running 21.96 […]
Developer extinguishes plans for fire station at Alexander Farm
June 30. By Dave Vieser. The developer of a proposed $110 million mixed-use project on the Alexander Farm property in Cornelius has removed land for a third fire station from their new site plan. The decision was announced Monday evening during a planning board meeting held in a largely empty Town Hall under social distancing […]
Garbage collection schedule not interrupted for 4th of July holiday
The garbage collection schedule will not change this week or next for the 4th of July holiday, but there is a new provide Waste Pro as of July 1. Here’s what you need to know: Beginning Wednesday, July 1, the Town of Cornelius will transition to a new solid waste provider. The new contractor, Waste […]
Cornelius town employees off Friday for holiday
The town is observing the 4th of July holiday on Friday, July 3, so Town Hall and other town employees are off and offices are closed. Police, of course, are fully operational.
Church news
Point of Grace Lutheran Church has completed its move from a storefront on North Main Street in Cornelius to a freestanding building on Hwy. 21 just south of Sam Furr Road in Huntersville. The congregation meets 11 am Sundays for a reduced-length service with social distancing. Community in Christ is offering “Splash in God’s Word” […]
4th of July message from Davidson Police Department
The Davidson Police Department reminds residents during this July 4th Holiday that everyone is still under Phase 2 COVID-19 restrictions. Therefore, gatherings of more than 25 people, not from the same household, are not permitted outside, including parades and parties, and a maximum of 10 people indoors. Also, during any gathering, social distancing of at […]
Town of Davidson offices close on July 6
Town of Davidson employees will observe the July 4th holiday on Monday, July 6 and will not be working remotely that day. Police and fire departments will still be available in their roles as first responders. All town staff will resume work on Tuesday, July 7 during regular business hours, 8 am to 5 pm. […]
