Cornelius News
Town Board approves Greenway Gartens, Caroline
Sept. 8. By Dave Vieser. Two mixed-use projects, which include 650 new residential units, was unanimously approved by the Town Board at their meeting last night. Despite opposition from some in attendance—including the chair of the Park Department and a former town commissioner running for his old seat—the town board members said the two projects […]
Angels & Sparrows gets a new look and brand
Sept. 8. Angels & Sparrows Community Table & Resource Center, formerly known as Angels & Sparrows Soup Kitchen, has a new look. The Lake Norman nonprofit launched a new brand strategy to better reflect the NPO’s strategic vision. “Angels & Sparrows is more than a soup kitchen,” explained Jessika Tucker, executive director of Angels & Sparrows, […]
Town Board will weigh in on Greenway Gartens, Caroline projects tonight
Sept. 7. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board will consider approving the Greenway Gartens and Caroline projects at today’s meeting, which begins at 5 pm. The projects, taken together, would encompass 720 residential units, a 14,000 square foot brewery, restaurant/brewpub, tap room and a 10,000 square-foot indoor event facility as well as other commercial […]
Want to serve on a board in Davidson?
Sept. 8. The Town of Davidson is accepting applications for 2022 appointments to its advisory boards. Consider serving on the following: Affordable Housing & Equity Board, Design Review Board/Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Board, Livability Board, and the Davidson Public Art Commission. New members will serve a three-year term from January 2022 to December 2024, with […]
Planning Board OKs Caroline, Greenway Gartens
Sept. 3. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board unanimously recommended approval for the Greenway Gartens and Caroline projects at a special four-hour meeting held last night at Town Hall. Their recommendation will now be considered by the town commissioners at their upcoming meeting Tuesday, the day after Labor Day. Lengthy testimony The decision at […]
The Happenings: Will I see you in September?
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Submit your entertainment and event news to corneliustoday@gmail.com. We’ve included some additional dates for events you need to register for or purchase tickets in advance. With the Delta variant spreading […]
Joint press conference this morning: Hospitals issue dire COVID warning
Sept. 2. By Dave Yochum. The COVID surge in Mecklenburg County is dangerous, according to three major healthcare chains. During a rare joint press conference at 10:30 this morning, Atrium, Caromont and Novant officials said “unprecedented numbers” of people are seeking care as the Delta variant digs in among the unvaccinated. Yesterday the NC Dept. […]
Gasoline supplies, prices look good for holiday travel
Sept. 2. By Dave Yochum. The Colonial Pipeline has restored operations following a temporary shutdown during Hurricane Ida, alleviating concerns about a new round of gas shortages even with the Labor Day weekend upon us. Cornelius station operators said there are “no issues with gas” for weekend travelers. “We had a 20 cent price increase […]
COVID-19 update Sept. 1
Sept. 1. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 7,248 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, up from 4,569 new cases yesterday. There were 61 new deaths statewide, but none in Mecklenburg County Hospitalizations The steady increase in hospitalizations may be back after a couple of days of moderation. […]
Developing Cornelius: Planning Board set to weigh in on OMB/Caroline
Sept. 1. By Dave Vieser. Despite opposition from Antiquity residents, the Planning Department has recommended that the Planning Board approve the Greenway Gartens and Caroline projects. Taken together, the developers would include 720 residential units—80 fewer than the original proposal for 800 units. The developments would be mixed-use in nature with both residential and commercial […]
