Cornelius News
Commissioner explains position on vaccine mandates
Aug. 12. By Dave Yochum. Cornelius Town Commissioner Michael Miltich is standing by comments he recently made on Facebook about employer-mandated COVID vaccinations. The retired physician, who joined an Aug. 7 protest against workers being mandated to take the vaccine, said the risks are not clear. “Government directly or indirectly restricting a class of individuals […]
Planning Board OKs plans for hotel-conference center and apartments
Aug. 12. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board has unanimously recommended approval of a major new mixed-use project with 344 apartment units and a 113-room hotel and conference center on 10 acres of vacant property on Sefton Park Road opposite the CATS transit station. South Carolina-based Shaw Resources also plans 7,800 square feet of […]
Events in mid-August are hot, just like the weather
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 in advance. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Aug. […]
It’s Friday the 13th: Afraid to go out? Get a free breakfast sandwich from Wendy’s on Saturday
Updated Aug. 13. Happy Friday the 13th. Aug.12. On Friday the 13th, you may think nothing good will happen. But the Wendy’s chain wants to change that. On Friday, August 13 and Saturday, August 14, Wendy’s is bringing positive vibes to everyone’s morning, offering guests a free Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant or Bacon, Egg […]
Antiquity residents play their CARDs: 2 projects appear stymied for now
Aug. 11. By Dave Yochum. Members of the Cornelius Town Board are saying privately that Greenway Gartens, in its current form, is not going to happen any time soon. Greenway Gartens and the nearby Caroline project would bring more than 800 apartment units, 50 townhomes and 117,000 square feet of commercial space in 10 buildings […]
Catch a cosmic light show
Aug. 11. Go outside, look up. You could see a shower of meteors and bright fireballs light up the night sky this week. The Perseids meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of Aug. 11-13, according to EarthSky. NASA said it’s the “best meteor shower of the year.” The shower is known for its […]
COVID update Aug. 11: New case volume up 154%
Aug. 11. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 4,963 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, the highest one-day gain in six months. The median number of new cases statewide during the past seven business days (4,331) is now running 154 percent ahead of the median number of new cases […]
COVID-19 update Aug. 10: Positivity rate 14%
Aug. 5. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting a 14 percent statewide positivity rate for COVID-19, not far from the post-holiday peaks late last year and early this year. On Dec. 30 last year, the statewide positivity rate was 14.8 percent; on Jan. 6 it peaked at 17.8 […]
Holiday Parade is on this year
Aug. 10. Is your mind on Christmas yet? Well, the Towns of Davidson and Cornelius plan to hold the 39th Annual North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 1 pm. As of right now, it’s a real parade, not virtual like last year’s. Registration will open Friday, Aug. 13, with registration limited to […]
E-bike Demo Day
Aug. 10. Davidson Parks and Recreation is partnering with Mestizo’s Restaurant to offer free test rides with e-bikes from their rental fleet. Come test out an e-bike on Friday, Aug. 20 at the Town Green from 9-11am. Electric-assist bikes are a transportation option. The test ride is available for ages 16-18 with adult. Please bring […]
