Cornelius News
Although numbers are smaller, Mecklenburg COVID-19 trends are better than statewide
Sept. 9. By Dave Yochum. The median number of new coronavirus cases statewide during the past seven days is running 16 percent ahead of the past month, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The medians tell a different story in Mecklenburg County where the number of new cases over the past seven days is […]
Town Board considers change in development review procedure
Sept. 9. By Dave Vieser. A procedural change which would take some approval power out of the hands of the Town Board may be headed for approval. Under the proposal, subdivisions with fewer than 25 lots would be allowed “by right” as long as all other planning requirements are met. Currently, any developments with more […]
QuikTrip opens Thursday morning
Sept. 9. The Cornelius QuikTrip opens Thursday with fast food and drinks inside and nine gas pumps outside. The 5,000 square foot facility. also known as QT, sits on the site of the old Acropolis restaurant and a convenience store, both of which were demolished a year ago. The new QT will be open 24/7 […]
Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze opens Sept. 12
Sept. 10. The Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze is back, with the site open seven days a week running Sept. 12 through Nov. 1. Night Mazes are Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 25 through Oct. 31. Tickets are $12 for the Day Maze and $15 for the Night Maze and are pre-purchase only by time slot, with […]
Proposal would take Town Board out of chain of command for in-fill developments
Sept. 8. By Dave Vieser. At a time when residents are voicing concern regarding over-development in Cornelius, town officials are considering a procedural change which would take some approval power out of the hands of elected officials. Under the proposal, sub divisions of less than 25 lots would be allowed “by right” as long as […]
NCDHHS reports 716 new cases statewide, lowest increase since Aug. 10
Sept. 8. By Dave Yochum. The median number of new coronavirus cases statewide during the past seven days is running 16 percent ahead of the past month based on North Carolina data from Johns Hopkins University. New cases are just one way to track the spread of the virus. Testing is the start of the […]
Socially distanced, lakefront concert raised thousands for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Sept. 8. Between 75 and 100 boats turned out for a Big Day at the Lake rock concert put on by Stormin’ Norman LKN this past Saturday night. The concert, which benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas, raised more than $6,500 for the non-profit which supports mentors for children who are at risk. […]
Loaves & Fishes needs your help
Sept. 8. For families across Charlotte, this school year is unlike anything we have experienced before. In 2019, nearly 82,000 children were a part of the CMS Free and Reduced Lunch Program. This amount would overflow the Bank of America Stadium by 6,000 children. A story from Loaves & Fishes Genesis [no last name to […]
Gyms are reopening. Here’s what to look for at yours
Sept. 8. By Page Leggett. At the top of the list of things COVID-19 made us realize we took for granted: gyms. People miss their workout routine. People miss routine, period. After months of being closed, gyms were allowed to open at 30% capacity beginning Sept. 4, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday. Playgrounds also […]
Save the date: Shred Event
Sept. 4. The Cornelius Police Department, Truliant Federal Credit Union and Shred-It will host a Community Document Shredding Event in the parking lot of Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., 9 am to noon Saturday Sept. 26. The document shredding event is free to the community. If there is heavy volume, Truliant & Shred-it may […]
