Cornelius News
The new New Normal begins
March 25. By Dave Yochum. The Cornelius Board of Commissioners will go into Town Hall today for electronic/remote conference training, all part of the new, New Normal. Grocery stores will remain open under the County-wide stay-at-home order which goes into effect tomorrow at 8 am. Supply lines are open, and there’s no need to hoard […]
First COVID-19 deaths in NC, one is in Cabarrus
March 25. A person from Cabarrus County died March 24 from complications associated with the COVID-19 virus. The patient was in their late seventies and had several underlying medical conditions. A second person in their sixties, from Virginia who was traveling through North Carolina also died from COVID-19 complications. The NC Department of Health and […]
Facial tissue is the No. 2 choice if you’re out of toilet paper
March 25. Is it ok to use paper napkins, paper towels or strips of Cornelius Today to prepare one’s derriere for what looks like a pandemic of toilet paper shortages? In the interest of sanity, sanitation and humanity as we know it, we asked that question of toilet expert Randy Dickerson, owner of Randy Dickerson […]
It looks like we’re going to Waste Pro
March 25. By Dave Vieser. A new solid waste collection contract for Cornelius will be considered at a special meeting of the Town Board this Friday March 27. The new contract will be with Waste Pro of Concord, and if approved, they will replace Republic Services on July 1. The Town bid garbage services in January […]
What does ‘stay at home’ mean?
March 24. Mecklenburg County has issued a Stay at Home Order beginning Thursday morning at 8 am. It means all Mecklenburg County residents must limit movements outside of their homes beyond essential needs. This extends through April 16 but will be regularly reviewed. What you can do • Go to the grocery, convenience or […]
Stay-at-home order to go in effect Thursday
March 24. By Dave Yochum. With “community spread” under way in Mecklenburg County, officials have announced a stay-at-home directive this afternoon that takes a much more serious step toward enforcing social or physical distancing—and stopping the spread of potentially fatal COVID-19. Violations could result in a misdemeanor. The stay-at-home order will be effective at 8 […]
Some ways you can help
March 24. Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen is putting out a call for donations, and the Levine Cancer Institute for sewers who have a sewing machine and fabric on hand. Much is happening when it comes to helping others in and around Cornelius during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you know other ways to help, please […]
COVID-19 will affect tenants, landlords
March 24. By Dave Yochum. When it comes to real estate, tenants and landlords are hurting. And it’s not just residential, it’s commercial, too. Indeed, there is growing anxiety among tenants and landlords alike as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread. Can tenants—commercial or residential—continue to pay? Can landlords cover their mortgages and other expenses? […]
SEC on the lookout for insider trading in light of COVID-19
March 24. By Dave Yochum. Soon after US Sen. Richard Burr’s stock sales came to light, the Securities & Exchange Commission has issued guidance around trading on the basis of insider information. “We wish to emphasize the importance of maintaining market integrity and following corporate controls and procedures. For example, in these dynamic circumstances, corporate […]
Closure of ‘non-essential’ businesses
March 23. The governor is ordering more businesses to close, effective 5 pm March 25. The businesses include: Hair and nail salons, barbershops, gyms, theaters, sweepstakes parlors and massage therapists. The governor has requested that they close as soon as possible but no later than 5 pm Wednesday. On Monday, Rooster’s was closed, but Great […]
