Cornelius News
Red Cross issues water safety guidance for the 4th, with COVID reminder
July 1. The Independence Day weekend is the perfect time to take a dip in a pool or the lake or visit a water park. The American Red Cross recommends steps you should take to help stay safe around the water, especially during the pandemic. “Due to the pandemic, most swimming pools, water parks and […]
New chapter in Library fines begins today
July 1. Bibliophilic scofflaws may rest easier tonight. The Cornelius Library went fine-free today. While cardholders who have outstanding Library materials are encouraged to return all items ASAP, there won’t be fines of any kind. There could be trouble when it comes to future borrowing. If an item is overdue by two weeks, the borrower […]
Jetton Cove entrepreneurs strut their stuff at Kids Bazaar
July 1. Kids in the Jetton Cove neighborhood gathered to share their businesses, have fun and make some money on June 26 Organized by parent Kay Fisher, the Kids Bazaar at the Jetton Cove Community Pool netted $200 for the young entrepreneurs in two hours. Fisher came up with the idea to have a central […]
Thigs, an upscale lounge, opens in downtown Cornelius
June 30. Thigs, a European style cocktail bar with a speakeasy feel, has opened Catawba Avenue in downtown Cornelius after COVID delays. Co-owner Kas Matos said “we wanted to bring an upscale lounge with nice music to town.” Matos owns the facility with Justin Flanagan. “I actually lived in Davidson for several years and realized […]
NC evictions moratorium ends today
June 30. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently extended a national moratorium on evictions through the end of July, North Carolina’s moratorium on evictions ends today. A Republican majority on the NC Council of State, nixed a similar extension in North Carolina—six Republican against and four Democrats in favor of extending the […]
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 […]
