Cornelius News
LNCHC will take over and expand Ada Jenkins medical services
April 7. The Lake Norman Community Health Clinic (LNCHC) of Huntersville is taking over the services of the Ada Jenkins Center Free Medical Clinic. Effective immediately, LNCHC is welcoming uninsured patients formerly served at AJC. “By not duplicating services, we are able to work together to touch more lives in a more efficient manner,” said […]
COVID-19 update April 7
April 7. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,380 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, for a total of 924,810 since the outbreak began. In Mecklenburg County, the NCDHHS is reporting 141 new cases. The median of the past seven days of reported results statewide is slightly ahead of […]
Vaccinations open for anyone over 16 in NC
April 7. By Dave Yochum. As a highly contagious COVID-19 variant first identified in the UK reaches every state in the US, North Carolina appears to be holding its own COVID-wise. To date, the state has administered over 5.2 million doses of coronavirus vaccines. Forty percent of those 18 and up are at least partially […]
Happy National Beer Day, and, oh yes, Coffee Cake Day, Empowered Women Entrepreneurs Day, International Beaver Day, No Housework Day
April 7. Happy April 7 also known as Coffee Cake Day, Empowered Women Entrepreneurs Day, International Beaver Day, No Housework Day and National Beer Day. All of which can be celebrated at a local craft brewery, draft house or pub. (Awesome segue!) Indeed, North Carolina boasts the largest number of craft breweries in the South, […]
Huntersville seeks PAC advisory board member
April 7. Huntersville is accepting applications through April 9 for the Public Art Commission. Serving as a member on these advisory boards gives residents an opportunity to give input andsuggestions regarding leisure, parks, trails, greenways, art and recreation activities in the town. These advisory boards provide an invaluable service to the Huntersville Parks and Recreation […]
COVID update April 6
April 6. By Dave Yochum. North Carolina ranks 28th on a list of “least restrictive” states in terms of COVID-19 rules and regulations, meaning we’re more restrictive than 22 states. According to the new WalletHub study, South Carolina is the seventh-least restrictive state, COVID-wise, while New Jersey ranks 41st. To read WalletHub’s study, click here. […]
Town Board’s 4-1 vote raises allowable density in rural preservation area
April 6. UPDATED. By Dave Vieser. Part of the remaining rural farmland in Cornelius near Mayes Road may soon become a thing of the past. On April 5, the Town Board changed the land use designation policy for this area, which comprises 173 acres, from low density rural to low density single family. The net […]
A reminder about the Lake Norman Humane Food Bank
April 6. Lake Norman Humane, 2106 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville, reports an alarming uptick of emaciated animals entering its care in recent months. Lake Norman Humane asks that if you are a pet owner in need of food for your cat or dog, please visit the shelter food bank. The food bank is open noon-6 pm Wednesdays. […]
Gilroy’s comments at Town Board meeting cut short
April 6. By Dave Vieser. Former Commissioner Dave Gilroy appeared before the Town Board Monday evening to speak in opposition to a proposed increase in density among some of the rural portions of the town. “Once you raise the density, you can never reverse it,” he said. As a private citizen, he was allowed three […]
Saturdays in April are for Jazz
April 6. Enjoy the sultry tunes of artists from all over North Carolina and even the United States. Bring a chair, blanket or even snacks. The April 10 performance is sold out, but there are a few spots for April 17 – Sean Higgins; and April 24 – Holly Hopkins. Advance registration is required as […]
