Cornelius News
COVID-19 update Aug. 2: Volume of new cases down from Thursday/Friday
The median number of new COVID-19 cases over the past seven business days is running 46 percent ahead of the number of cases over the past 30 business days. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Monday reported 2,190 new cases as well as as 1,359 hospitalizations due to COVID, more than triple the […]
The Venue could gain Town Board OK at today’s meeting
By Dave Vieser. Rezoning which would permit the construction of a five-story, mixed-use building in downtown Cornelius is the big thing on tonight’s Town Board agenda. The Planning Board has already unanimously recommended approval of The Venue which will have up to 75 apartment units and 6,000 square feet of ground floor retail, restaurant, commercial […]
It’s a horse race: 9 candidates for Town Board
Aug. 2 | There are nine candidates for the Cornelius Town Board—the largest field since 2017 when 11 people ran. Opinions vary as to why there are a larger number of challengers this year when all five incumbents are running re-election, but new development, coupled with traffic concerns, are frequently mentioned. Candidate Colin Furcht, a […]
Aquesta hosts Red Cross blood drive Aug. 4
Aug. 2. Aquesta Bank will host a Red Cross blood drive from 11 am to 4 pm Wednesday, Aug. 4 at the main branch on Jetton Road Extension. Donors will be eligible for a drawing for two tickets to Carowinds. The Red Cross is also having a promotion for anyone who gives from Aug. 1 […]
CMS board votes to require facemasks indoors, regardless of grade
July 30. As COVID numbers spike, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is requiring universal face coverings in all schools and educational office buildings effective immediately. The requirement applies to all students over the age of 2, staff, volunteers and visitors inside buildings and buses. Face coverings will remain optional outdoors. ‘Serious concern’ “This decision aligns […]
COVID-19 update July 30
July 30. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Friday reported 3,199 new COVID-19 cases statewide, as well as 1,168 hospitalizations due to COVID, almost triple the number hospitalized statewide July 1. There were 17 new COVID deaths statewide in today’s NCDHHS report. Testing Positive testing statewide is still above 9 percent, at 9.5 […]
Bike/auto collision on Jetton prompting concerns, discussion
July 30. By Dave Vieser. After a young woman on her bike was hit by a car at the crossing at Jetton Park, the Cornelius Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) will tackle the subject of pedestrian safety lights and motorists—many of them speeding—on Jetton Road. On July 28 a motorist struck the woman on her bike […]
COVID update July 29: New cases climbing fast, no new mask mandate
July 29. By Dave Yochum. With the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reporting 3,268 new COVID-19 cases statewide—more than double the number of new cases reported on Monday—NC Gov. Roy Cooper is requiring that state employees to be vaccinated. At a 3 pm press conference today he also called on private employers […]
Here’s what you can do this week in this come-back summer 2021
July 30. 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 […]
CookHouse closing this weekend
July 29. By Dave Vieser. The CookHouse, a mainstay in the Cornelius restaurant business since 2002, will close for good this weekend. Co-owner Phyllis Karavas says it’s time. “We’ve had a great run in Cornelius, and altogether 54 years in the restaurant business,” she said. “Time to retire and relax.” Husband Gus Karavas had a […]
