Cornelius News
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 […]
Will CMS, Mecklenburg County special meeting Monday resolve budget impasse?
June 4. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education will hold a joint meeting with the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Monday June 7 at 2:30 pm. CMS officials hope to resolve a budget funding impasse where the Mecklenburg County Board has underfunded the school system by a total of $81 million, according to CMS. Nearly half […]
Final hearing for town budget Monday; taxes stay the same
June 4. By Dave Vieser. A public hearing on the proposed $26.1 million Cornelius Town Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 will be continued Monday June 7 at Town Hall. The spending plan, if adopted, will keep the property tax rate at .222 per $100 of assessed valuation while including funds to provide raises for sworn […]
June is heating up with events around Lake Norman
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 3 Music Bingo Music Bingo With Seabrooks. 7- 9 pm. Doors open at 4pm. […]
