Cornelius News
405 gallons of wastewater reaches lake
June 30. About 405 gallons of wastewater overflow spilled into Lake Norman off Paradise Cove Court, not far from Jetton Road. A total of 810 gallons was spilled, according to Charlotte Water. Utility officials said a truck driver accidentally broke a pipe. There is a no-swim advisory in effect. A no-swimming advisory issued by the […]
Ramsey Creek Beach will open July 3-4
June 29. Mecklenburg County will open Ramsey Creek beach in Cornelius July 3 and July 4 with limited capacity from noon to 5 pm. Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation in conjunction with the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will operate a free shuttle from the CATS Park & Ride lot on Sefton Park, just past […]
It’s almost Independence Day. What you need to know
Fourth of July activities are planned at Birkdale Village and in Davidson. Cornelius celebrated early, with the Symphony in the Park and fireworks at Bailey Road Park June 19. The Peninsula The Peninsula Club is holding a private Fourth of July event with fireworks that can be seen by boaters and the crowds that park […]
COVID update: No new deaths in N. Meck since June 18
June 28. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Monday reported 294 new COVID-19 cases statewide for a total of 864 new cases since Friday. There were eight new deaths attributable to the coronavirus over the weekend statewide. In North Meck (Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville), there have been no new COVID-19 deaths in 10 […]
NC teacher lands first vaccine cash drawing
June 28. A teacher from Winston-Salem has won a $1 million prize as the state’s first Your Shot at A Million Summer Cash Drawing. For winner Shelly Wyramon a mother of three, it was an easy decision for her and her family to get vaccinated. “We have elderly parents and wanted to protect their health […]
Boat explosion and fire Saturday morning
June 26. The morning after a boater went missing on Lake Norman, a fire on a boat at the fuel dock at Kings Point Marina left the stern of a mid-size cruiser burned to the waterline. First responders on the scene of the fire said no one was seriously injured, but the boat was destroyed. […]
Lake Norman is in full swing with fun things to do
June 25. 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. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: June 24-July 3 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Presented by the […]
Chamber’s annual celebration is July 15
June 24. It may be five months late because of COVID, but the official changing of the guard at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce takes place July 15 during a luncheon at NorthStone Country Club. The chamber’s 2020 Chair Richard Pappas will officially hand over the reins to 2021 Chair Erika Erlenbach. Until last […]
Davidson seeks volunteers to help plan National Night Out
The Davidson Police Department is looking for residents interested in helping to plan its National Night Out event. This year the town will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 5-7 pm at Roosevelt Wilson Park. Cornelius, meanwhile, has moved its event to Oct. 5, Cornelius Police Chief Kevin Black said. “Typically the […]
Dudley’s Place serves HIV/AIDS population
June 24. Dudley’s Place, an HIV/AIDS Service organization, officially opens new offices in at 103 Commerce Centre Drive in Huntersville with a ribbon-cutting at 5 pm today. Founded by Dr. Frederick Cruickshank, medical director at Rosedale Health and Wellness, Dudley’s Place addresses the HIV-positive population as well as HIV prevention. “I wanted to create the […]
