Cornelius News
Make your plans for May
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 4 Be Well Birkdale Yoga Six. A special workout class 6-7 pm at Birkdale Village, Huntersville While the events are […]
Sometimes free speech comes three minutes at a time
April 3. By Dave Vieser Some large rezoning hearings, coupled with state-imposed COVID-19 gathering rules, have put pressure on Cornelius regarding speaking at public hearings. The primary concern is that comments from individual citizens are limited to three minutes, while there are no limits on developers. Huntersville has already done something about it, adopting limits […]
Thoughts on coaching kids’ soccer after 8 years
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show After 18 seasons I’m officially announcing my retirement as a youth soccer coach. By my math I’ve coached my kids and other people’s kids in nearly 300 soccer games and practices over the last eight years. I know this announcement won’t be met with much fanfare. There won’t be […]
Symetra returns to River Run CC May 14-16
May 3. The Symetra Tour returns to River Run Country Club in Davidson May 14-16 for the tenth annual Symetra Classic. In 2019, it was the scene of Leona Maguire’s second win of 2019 on her way to the LPGA Tour. With a total purse of $175,000, 144 players will compete in a 54-hole stroke-play […]
COVID update: Moderna forecasts need for booster shots
April 30. With Moderna forecasting an “expected significant need for booster vaccinations in 2022 and beyond,” the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 2,231 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 969,752 statewide since the outbreak began in 2020. Moderna said waning immunity will impact vaccine efficacy within 12 months, while COVID-19 […]
Mayes Road project comes back to Town Board Monday
April 30. By Dave Vieser. Mayes Meadows, a project with 180 single-family homes on vacant farmland in Southeast Cornelius is back on the public hearing schedule. The Cornelius Board of Commissioners will hold a second rezoning hearing Monday May 3. Land use plan changes just adopted suggest higher densities than the Land Use Plan adopted […]
Cooper declares May Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month
April 30. Declaring May Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Gov. Roy Cooper said “diversity makes our communities, our economy and our quality of life stronger and better.” An analysis released by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism revealed that while hate crimes decreased overall by 7 percent in 2020, such crimes targeting […]
Live music at Birkdale Village is back
April 30. Birkdale Village’s live musical performances are open to the public starting in May. Attendees are no longer required to purchase tickets in advance for Live Under The Oaks beginning May 7. Guests are strongly encouraged to continue social distancing in groups and wear masks while on property. A bar will be onsite in […]
Police blotter: April 21-27
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210421134 Larceny 21500 Catawba Av 22:19:00 04/21/21 CLO Comics and Games 210422083 Larceny 20420 W Catawba Av 10:24:04 04/22/21 ASN West Marine 210425050 B&E Vehicle 18535 Caleb Jordan Dr 08:59:13 04/25/21 ASN Vanscoy, Amanda 210425054 Larceny 18013 Amberside Rd West […]
Don’t forget the Connecting Cornelius – Virtual Coffee Chat
April 30. The town will host its next Connecting Cornelius: Virtual Coffee Chat at 8:30 – 9:30 am Monday with Mayor Woody Washam leading the discussion via Zoom. The agenda topics are: + County COVID-19 and Vaccine Update – Public Health Director Gibbie Harris + Special Presentation: Sen. Natasha Marcus & Rep. John Bradford – […]
