Cornelius News
Late update: Guidelines from NC health officials
March 12. The state and Mecklenburg County are taking proactive steps to protect the health and well-being of residents in the face of growing cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 around the nation, in North Carolina, and two new cases today reported in Mecklenburg County. “The two cases we have will likely expand and we are […]
Gregarious birds flock together at favorite island in Cornelius
Preserving a Habitat The official start of the Heron Island stabilization project on Lake Norman took place last month on Davidson Creek in Cornelius, just off Staghorn Drive, at the terminus of Bethel Church Road. It is hoped that the project will help protect Blue Herons on Lake Norman while also shielding the island itself […]
What’s the Nap Quotient of your chofa?
The Mother of Dragons (and I, but mostly her) recently purchased a leather sectional. It’s a very nice sectional. Expensive sectional. But it’s durable and should last a long time. Keep in mind it would have to last two generations to be worth what we paid for it but I’m working on voicing my opinions […]
Cornelius Y getting $2 million renovation
March 12. By Dave Yochum. The Lake Norman YMCA has begun work on a $2 million renovation project which will involve three phases and take place over the next 10 months. “We are excited to make these improvements to our branch that are truly responsive to the needs of our members and our community,” said […]
Chasing Cornelius bucks
March 12. By Dave Yochum. Chase Bank has begun demolition work at the old Rite Aid building at Jetton and West Catawba where it will build a 3,000 square foot branch with a two-lane drive through. It’s part of Chase’s entry into North Carolina, starting with a branch in Chapel Hill. Chase plans to add […]
Town plans to merge arts efforts
March 12. By Dave Vieser. Town of Cornelius officials plan to transfer their visual arts programs to the Cain Center for the Arts on Jan. 1, 2021, while a brand new building to house the arts in Cornelius and vicinity is expected to open in summer 2022. The transfer will include management of all visual […]
Town, chamber announce coronavirus precautions
March. 11. By Dave Yochum. A day after Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency in North Carolina in response to five new cases of the Coronavirus in Wake County, The Town of Cornelius and the Lake Norman Chamber are providing advice to residents and businesses. The town has posted “No Handshaking” signs […]
Police seek help finding missing 16-year-old Hough High student
UPDATED. Davidson Police are looking for a missing 16 year-old, Bereket “Ket” Barrington of Grey Road. The Hough High student left his home during the early morning hours of Monday, March 9. ON WEDNESDAY MORNING, POLICE SAID HE WAS FOUND.
Colorado lawsuit names local investment advisors
By Dave Yochum. A lawsuit filed in Denver, Colo., by the receiver overseeing the assets of an alleged Ponzi artist has also named a Cornelius financial advisor and his company as defendants. The Colorado lawsuit, filed in Denver District Court, for the first time names Marlin Hershey and Performance Holdings as defendants and alleged co-conspirators. […]
State of emergency in NC due to coronavirus
March 10. By Dave Yochum. Grocery stores are starting to post signs about potential shortages. Clerks at the Harris Teeter on Old Jetton are saying they can’t predict when some cleaning supplies will be replenished. Meanwhile, Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency to cope with the coronavirus. There are now more than 750 […]
