Cornelius News
Tax deadline extended to July 15
March 21. The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will extend the April 15 tax filing deadline to July 15 for individual, corporate, and franchise taxes to mirror the announced deadline change from the Internal Revenue Service. “Taxpayers need relief during this difficult time and my administration is bringing it,” Gov. Roy Cooper said. “I […]
A Little bit of normal, a fair amount of angst
March 22. By Dave Yochum. As of 4 pm Saturday, there were 246 positive cases in NC. That’s an increase of 109 cases from yesterday—a nearly 80 percent increase in one day. Grocers are saying you don’t need to hoard food. ”Just shop when you need to and try and keep your distance from folks,” says […]
Message from the Mayor
March 22. By Woody Washam, mayor of Cornelius. The past two weeks have been unprecedented in many ways. Our leaders have had to make difficult decisions that impact the daily lives of all citizens and will leave a lasting impression on communities around the world. And yet, in the midst of school and business closures […]
Friday Update: A new kind of Friday as new normal unfolds
March 20. Traffic during a midday drive through town was definitely lighter than most Fridays but specific businesses still seemed busy. Grocery stores are obviously still packed and the search for toilet paper continues. Most grocery stores appeared to be close to fully restocked, although meats can be sparse. Harris Teeter has shut down its […]
Meck Deeds meets COVID crisis head-on, on-line
March 20. By Dave Yochum. In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Mecklenburg Register of Deeds office is scaling back in-person services. The ROD office will be closed to in person services but will have all office functions available to residents and law offices online. Online services remain available, including: Record research […]
Duke, Piedmont Gas relax payment due dates, waive fees
March 20. ElectriCities, the town-owned electric utility is continuing “normal business practices” which includes billing customers and expecting payments, but big utilities are taking a kinder, gentler approach to customers. Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas, however, are taking steps to help customers in the wake of COVID-19 The company will waive late payment fees and […]
Home sales still happening
March 19. Realtors say closings are still happening but the big spring bump in listings and sales is in doubt. Showings have ground to a halt. Nevertheless, there are still buyers who need to buy, and sellers who need to sell, said Pat Riley, CEO of Allen Tate. Leases may be up or “they just […]
Modern Dad’s thoughts on coronavirus…what do you say?
March 19. By Jon Show. I’m not good with words when pressed for them in uncomfortable situations. My typical response to someone when a person close to them dies is, “I’m sorry. It sucks.” I think it conveys my feelings perfectly, but I guess I’m supposed to come up with something more eloquent. […]
Grocers, schools strive for better new normal; Electricities update
March 19. Local grocery stores are still restocking and aren’t nearly as sparse as they were earlier in the week. At midday today Harris Teeter on West Catawba had red meat and pork and some bone–in chicken. Publix appeared to have slightly less meat in stock. Produce aisles in both stores are getting back to regular […]
