Cornelius News
Lots to do this weekend and beyond
July 9. With a chance of showers through the weekend, check to make sure events are being held. 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 […]
Meck County restores $56 million in CMS funding
July 8. By Dave Yochum. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners have resolved their dispute over county funding for the 2021-2022 school year. It means county commissioners will remove the conditional-allocation restrictions placed on $56 million of the current appropriation, making the funds immediately available to CMS. In addition, […]
Help feed our furry friends
July 8. Ada Jenkins Center’s Loaves and Fishes needs food for furry friends. The food pantry is asking for donations of cat and dog food – either wet or dry. Please limit dog food bags to 3 – 5 pounds. You can drop off donations at the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., Davidson. Loaves […]
COVID-19 update July 8
July 8. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Thursday reported 630 new COVID-19 cases statewide, the largest daily increase since late May. Positive testing, which climbed to 4.8 percent yesterday, fell to 3.4 percent today. On July 1 it was 2 percent. COVID hospitalizations were at 410 statewide in today’s NCDHHS report, vs. […]
July 24 is officially ‘Big Day at the Lake Day’
July 7. By Dave Vieser. Mayor Woody Washam and the Town Board have officially proclaimed Saturday July 24 as Big Day at the Lake in Cornelius. The official proclamation adopted on July 6 said “Big Day at the Lake provides a day of fun for at-risk youngsters in Big Brothers and Big Sisters…and that Cornelius […]
Reserve at Smith Circle proposed for 3.9 acre property
July 7. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board heard from residents last night who were concerned about another infill proposal that would take down a stately home on Smith Circle. Steve Terpak is proposing 12 single-family homes on 3.9 acres at 19438 Smith Circle not far from Cornelius Elementary School. Terpak conducted a required […]
What’s on your mind? Traffic.
PERSON ON THE STREET | By Tonya Rivens July 7. Mark says it takes 10 minutes to get to exit 28 from his home then twenty minutes from exit 28 to Potts Barber shop @ 21234 Catawba Ave (downtown) during AM drive time. He feels traffic congestion will improve once commuters are made aware of […]
COVID-19 update July 7
July 1. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services on Wednesday reported 451 new COVID-19 cases statewide, the largest daily increase in two weeks. There were five new COVID deaths statewide in today’s report. COVID hospitalizations are at 415 statewide compared to 396 on July 1. Positive testing is at 4.8 percent statewide, up […]
Mayor, 4 incumbents file for re-election; 5th incumbent to file Wednesday
July 6. By Dave Yochum. Four incumbents on the Cornelius Town Board have filed to run for re-election, along with Woody Washam Jr. who is seeking a third term as mayor. Also filing on Friday were fellow commissioners Jim Duke, Michael Miltich, Thurman Ross and Tricia Sisson. The fifth commissioner, Denis Bilodeau, says he will […]
Elsa not a threat here, but storms likely tomorrow, Thursday
July 6. Tropical Storm Elsa—it could become a hurricane later today—will bring rain to the eastern half of the Carolinas later on Wednesday and Thursday, but Charlotte will miss the brunt of the storm. Look for run-of-the-mill thunderstorms and showers in Lake Norman Wednesday and Thursday, with humidity sticking around. Gov. Roy Cooper and state […]
