Cornelius News
New tool makes it easier to get vaccinated
May 10. North Carolinians 16 years or older can now input their ZIP code at www.vaccines.gov or www.vacunas.gov or text their ZIP code to GETVAX (438829) / VACUNA (822862) to get help making a vaccine appointment at a nearby location. We punched in 28031 and got 50 providers centered on Cornelius (screenshot). Right now, more […]
In Smithville, getting city water was a ‘do-it-ourselves’ project
May 7. By Tonya Rivens. President Biden has created a $2 trillion American Jobs Plan as an investment to rebuild the country’s infrastructure. One component of the plan “delivers clean, drinking water by eliminating all lead pipes and service lines in drinking water systems. (Source: whitehouse.gov) States and local governments will receive funding as well. […]
Love Lake Norman signs lease in Oak Street Mill
Faith Community | Love Lake Norman has signed a lease for permanent space in the Oak Street Mill in downtown Cornelius. The 5,000 square foot space will be in addition to 2,000 square feet set aside for the children’s ministry. The non-denominational church led by Rev. Jerel Law has seen attendance suffer like other […]
Home and property sales: April 2021
These recent property transactions in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Cornelius 3/22/21 $2,210,000 David & Jody Meyers to Vincent & Jeanine Calcagno, 18802 Halyard Pointe Ln. 3/22/21 $212,500 Stephen Patterson to Kathy Holfelder, 17115 Doe Valley Ct. 3/22/21 $255,000 Rosangela Doninguez to Carol Brown, 19851 Lamp Lighters […]
Local elections likely in November
May 7. By Dave Vieser. It appears that local elections will take place this fall as scheduled. The late arrival of US Census data initially threatened to delay the elections, but it now appears that voters will go to the polls on Nov. 2, under the usual schedule. The reason: There are no districts in […]
CMS announces new event guidelines
May 6. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has revised its end-of-year activity guidelines based on Gov. Cooper’s Executive Order No. 209 that went into effect April 30. Under the new CMS guidelines, scheduled performances—including dance, theater, orchestra and band—will allow no more than one to two guests per participant, dependent upon school venue capacity. For indoor events, each […]
Town budget: It looks like taxes will remain level
May 6. By Dave Vieser. The 2022 Fiscal Year budget is scheduled to be released during Monday’s May 17 Town Board Meeting. Unless there is a last-minute change, no increase in the town’s tax rate is expected. Commissioner Mike Miltich said town officials are aware of the financial impact the pandemic has had on many […]
COVID-19 update May 6
The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,798 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 978,566 statewide since the outbreak began in March of 2020. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations were at 1,031, up from 1,000 yesterday Deaths There were 17 new deaths attributable to COVID-19 statewide in today’s report, for a total of […]
Plan your weekend!
Events are returning to Lake Norman as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and gathering restrictions change. Some events require registration, social distancing and wearing face masks. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: May 6 LangTree Live Blue Monday. 5 – 9 pm. Classic MTV 80’s and 90’s tribute. Free. No outside coolers permitted. 401 […]
Sharrow the road
May 6. The possibility of Cornelius seeing its first sharrows grew more likely recently when the town’s Transportation Advisory Board gave the idea a thumbs-up. Sharrows are diagrams embedded in the pavement for those situations where cyclists and drivers must use the same lane. The sharrows are being considered for the eastbound/outbound left lane of […]
