Cornelius News
People are staying home, but essential work continues
“One would think, but it is definitely NOT spelled out expressly as an exception, that undertaking activity to comply with a court order would be excepted from the stay-at-home rule. So, can I continue to travel to swap my kids out per my custody order?” March 27. By Dave Yochum. The answer is yes you can. […]
Modern Dad vs Coronavirus: Pollyanna-ish tendencies
March 27. By Jon Show. I tend to have Pollyanna-ish tendencies at times. Pollyanna and her dad called it the Glad Game: “My father said don’t let it be gloomy. Let’s try to find something to be glad about. So we made a game of it. The Glad Game.” The Glad Game is admittedly a […]
Our homeless neighbors are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus
March 27. By Lori Thomas, UNC Charlotte Urban Institute. If there has ever been an object lesson on why housing matters and why we must prioritize providing it for people who don’t have a place to live, this latest crisis should teach us. Charlotte’s homeless population is at particular risk as we collectively adjust to […]
COVID-19 cases appear to have doubled in Cornelius
March 27. Cornelius was largely quiet this morning—people seem to be obeying the stay-at-home order—but the number of COVID-19 cases may have doubled during the past week. Meanwhile, Cornelius officials said Gov. Cooper will announce a stay-at-home order at 4 pm today. The order will take effect on Monday, March 30 and will remain in […]
Plexiglass shields up at Old Jetton Harris Teeter
March 27. By Dave Yochum. Who knew that supermarket employees would be on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. They’re working almost around the clock to keep the shelves stocked as the stay-at-home order sinks in. The Harris Teeter on Old Jetton has installed plexiglass shields to keep cashiers out of harm’s way—and […]
Waste Pro bags Cornelius garbage contract
March 27. By Dave Vieser. There’ll be a new firm collecting waste in Cornelius starting July 1. Waste Pro of Concord will take over from Republic under a 10-year contract approved unanimously by the Town Board at a 40 minute special meeting Friday March 27. In a first, the town board met virtually via Zoom […]
Are we over-doing it? Davidson biology professor says we’re not
March 26. Dr. Dave Wessner, a professor of biology at Davidson College, says the COVID-19 virus is different from other viruses the scientific community has seen in the past. For one thing, it is “highly contagious,” more so than other viruses. According to Wessner, the 2002 SARS outbreak and the 2012 MERS illness were more […]
What to expect at MD, physical therapy office, nursing home
March 26. The Mecklenburg County COVID-19 stay-at-home order exempts doctors’ offices and clinics, but dentist offices like Artisan Dental Care, Lake Norman Dentistry and Welborne & White are closing except for emergencies. The NC State Board of Dental Examiners lacks the authority to mandate the closure of dental offices. Owners, administrators, operators, staff, contractors and […]
NC is a federal disaster area due to COVID-19
March 26. The White House granted Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a federal disaster declaration for the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina. Meanwhile, Day 1 of Mecklenburg County The declaration provides Public Assistance to all 100 North Carolina counties, allowing local governments, state agencies and eligible non-profits to be reimbursed for costs involved in […]
Real estate: Virtual showings for buyers and sellers
March 26. Our home is the most important financial decision most of us will ever make. It’s our sanctuary during these uncertain times. Pat Riley, CEO of Allen Tate, says there are still buyers who need to buy, and sellers who need to sell, in spite of COVID-19 and stay-at-home restrictions. “What is unique about […]
