Cornelius News
Police protection: What does it cost?
By Dave Vieser. Chief Kevin Black is asking the Town Board for an additional $17,000 in the 2020-21 budget to provide front-line officers with body cameras. The will be reviewed in greater detail during the town’s budget discussions which get under way with the help of Zoom, a video conferencing tool, next week. “Body-worn cameras […]
Townhome developer is long-time resident of Oakhurst
By Dave Yochum. Matt Gallagher, the point man for a new townhome development that will be built on Washam Potts, is no stranger to Cornelius or to development here. The 42-year-old has lived in Oakhurst for 20 years with his wife Amy and five kids, ages one to 15. The still unnamed development on Washam […]
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? […]
