Cornelius News
Planning Board OKs Caroline, Greenway Gartens
Sept. 3. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board unanimously recommended approval for the Greenway Gartens and Caroline projects at a special four-hour meeting held last night at Town Hall. Their recommendation will now be considered by the town commissioners at their upcoming meeting Tuesday, the day after Labor Day. Lengthy testimony The decision at […]
The Happenings: Will I see you in September?
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. We’ve included some additional dates for events you need to register for or purchase tickets in advance. With the Delta variant spreading […]
Joint press conference this morning: Hospitals issue dire COVID warning
Sept. 2. By Dave Yochum. The COVID surge in Mecklenburg County is dangerous, according to three major healthcare chains. During a rare joint press conference at 10:30 this morning, Atrium, Caromont and Novant officials said “unprecedented numbers” of people are seeking care as the Delta variant digs in among the unvaccinated. Yesterday the NC Dept. […]
Gasoline supplies, prices look good for holiday travel
Sept. 2. By Dave Yochum. The Colonial Pipeline has restored operations following a temporary shutdown during Hurricane Ida, alleviating concerns about a new round of gas shortages even with the Labor Day weekend upon us. Cornelius station operators said there are “no issues with gas” for weekend travelers. “We had a 20 cent price increase […]
COVID-19 update Sept. 1
Sept. 1. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 7,248 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, up from 4,569 new cases yesterday. There were 61 new deaths statewide, but none in Mecklenburg County Hospitalizations The steady increase in hospitalizations may be back after a couple of days of moderation. […]
Developing Cornelius: Planning Board set to weigh in on OMB/Caroline
Sept. 1. By Dave Vieser. Despite opposition from Antiquity residents, the Planning Department has recommended that the Planning Board approve the Greenway Gartens and Caroline projects. Taken together, the developers would include 720 residential units—80 fewer than the original proposal for 800 units. The developments would be mixed-use in nature with both residential and commercial […]
Race Week revs up in October
Aug. 31. Circle K Speed Street, the Queen City’s longest-running street festival, is headed to Romare Bearden Park in October with live music. Headliners include Collective Soul, Cassadee Pope and Chris Lane, as well as 90s alt-rock favorites Tonic and Better than Ezra and Charlotte native and rising Country artist Christina Taylor. Longstanding connection While […]
COVID-19 update Aug. 30
Aug. 30. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 4,569 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, as well as 93 new COVID deaths statewide from Friday to today, including another new death in Huntersville. The steady increase in hospitalizations stopped at least for now, for a total of 3,509 […]
Cornelius Planning Board will address Caroline, OMB Thursday
Aug. 30. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board will tackle the Greenway Gartens and Caroline projects at a special meeting Thursday Sept. 2 at 6:30 pm in Town Hall. In their current configuration, the two projects would add over 800 new residential units in the form of townhomes and apartments, some of which would […]
September is Hunger Action Month
You can help by joining Birkdale Village in supporting Second Harvest every Friday at Live Under the Oaks. Each Friday in September, Birkdale Village will be collecting donations from 6-8 pm in effort to end hunger in our community. If you bring five items at once, you will receive a special swag item. Please review […]
