Cornelius News
Novant Health seeks entertainers, food trucks for Welcome Back Fest
June 9. Novant Health is hosting Welcome Back Fest street festivals to mark the progress made in the fight against COVID-19. The three free community events, with Charlotte’s on July 24, aim to support diverse local businesses, honor healthcare heroes and celebrate the milestones reached with the help of community members. After so long apart, Novant […]
Davidson Town Clerk Betsy Shores earns NC Certification
June 9. Elizabeth “Betsy” Shores, Davidson town clerk, was awarded the prestigious designation of “North Carolina Certified Municipal Clerk” by the NC Association of Municipal Clerks, along with the School of Government of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in recognition of achieving its high educational, experience and service requirements. The Cornelius resident […]
Town, HR director part company unexpectedly
June 8. By Dave Yochum. The town’s first HR director is no longer with the town after a personnel dispute with Town Manager Andrew Grant. In a letter to the mayor and Town Board, HR Director Jared Azzone said he was reviewed “negatively for not interacting with more employees during the time that the CDC […]
COVID-19 update June 8: Data continues to improve
June 8. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services coronavirus report has good news from Mecklenburg County: No new deaths from COVID-19, no new cases in North Meck and a positive test rate of just 2.6 percent countywide, a new low. There were 299 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, down from 359 new […]
Town Board meeting: Hearings on W. Catawba project, FY 21-22 budget
June 8. By Dave Vieser. The final public hearing on the Junker Project, a five-story, mixed-use project proposed for West Catawba just to the east of the Wher-Rena boat showroom, attracted 11 residents in person on Monday June 7, all in opposition. There was one email in favor. The town’s proposed $26.1 million budget for […]
COVID-19 update June 7
June 7. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services coronavirus report today shows 359 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, the lowest in months. There have been no COVID-19 related deaths in North Mecklenburg since May 20. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations fell to 546, compared to 613 on both Thursday and Friday last week. Testing […]
Growth coming: Here are more ‘active’ projects around town
June 7. By Dave Vieser. While much attention is focused on proposed mixed-use projects such as Greenway Gartens, Sefton Park and the 16.2-acre mixed-use Caroline project near Antiquity, there’s also a number of projects which have already received town board zoning approval. Cornelius Today reviewed town records to develop a list of those projects, most […]
109,500 Dad Hours, but who’s counting?
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show June 7. This year marks my 13th Father’s Day as a dad, which means I’ve spent almost a third of my life being a father. Malcolm Gladwell, in his book “Outliers,” examined the idea that a person needs 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert at something. By […]
Final public hearing on plans for apartments/retail is Monday at Town Hall
June 4. By Dave Vieser. The final public hearing on a controversial rezoning request to build a five-story mixed use complex on West Catawba Avenue will be conducted Monday June 7 beginning at 5 pm at Cornelius Town Hall. The project, proposed by veteran Mecklenburg builder Jake Palillo, has generated considerable opposition. The project, which […]
Melonbelly at Birkdale tonight
June 4. Melonbelly acoustic duo is performing live music 6-8 pm Friday evening at Birkdale Village near the fountain. Award-winning MelonBelly features intricate guitar playing, vocal harmony, harmonica and percussion. Their play list includes rock & roll, country, classic rock, Motown, beach music, bluegrass and blues. A bar will be onsite provided by Red Rocks […]
