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Help for small businesses
Small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program. Independent Contractors and self-employed individuals will gain access to the program April 10. The PPP provides nearly $350 billion for eight weeks of cash-flow assistance to small businesses that maintain their payroll during this emergency. PPP is a forgivable loan If […]
Symetra Classic postponed
The Symetra Classic, which was to come back to River Run Country Club May 13-15, has been postponed indefinitely. The women’s professional golf tournament has an estimated local economic impact of some $500,000 in direct spending, according to event organizers.
SEC issues guidance around insider information
April 6. After four US senators sold off stocks before the COVID-19 market crash, the Justice Dept. and the FBI are looking into the matter. Under scrutiny are Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC), Sen. James Inhoffe (R-OK), Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Sen. Kelly Loeffler, (R-Ga). The trades occurred before stocks dramatically fell in value due […]
Town Board meeting virtually Monday at 7 pm
April 3. By Dave Vieser. For the first the first time ever, the Cornelius Town Board will conduct a regular bi-monthly meeting in a virtual format this Monday April 6 at 7 pm. The public will not be able to attend but can follow the meeting agenda by accessing the town web site: www.cornelius.org. The […]
CMS update: Aiming for around May 15 for back to school
April 2. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is receiving questions from students and families regarding next steps for Remote Supplemental Learning. In a video chat to parents, CMS leaders answer those questions and provide updated information about instruction on this video. The participants included: Dr. Matthew Hayes, deputy superintendent of academics; Brian Kingsley, chief academic officer; Kathy Elling, […]
Letter to Cornelius Today: Think about others
April 2. I wanted to let you know about a conversation I recently had with my friend who is truly staying at home with her family, being responsible not just for her family but for her community and her country. Her son is being contacted by his school friends to get out of the house, […]
Coffee Chat with Mayor April 6 on COVID-19
April 2. The Town of Cornelius will hold a special Coffee Chat at 8:30 am Monday, April 6. Mayor Washam will host the meeting virtually using Zoom, and will discuss the impact of COVID-19 locally and across the state with a panel of federal and state elected officials, including U.S. Senator Thom Tillis, NC Sen. […]
COVID-19 NC stats 2 pm April 1
1,600+ cases 26,000+ tests completed 200+ hospitalizations 10 deaths Source: NC Sen. Jeff Jackson
Zoom call: Doing business during COVID-19
US Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) will host a Zoom call at 3 pm Friday, April 3 to connect small business owners; nonprofit, charity and faith-based institution leaders; independent contractors, gig economy workers and 1099 employees; and the self-employed with federal, state, and local programs that can provide help and support during the coronavirus pandemic. Guests […]
JV Washam Elementary School 2019-2020 Q3 Honor Roll
A Honor Roll Anselmo, Luke Anthony 5 Baldwin, Sydney Grace 5 Black-Cintron, Ryan Antonio 5 Bryant, Conor William 5 Cankurtaran, Tuana Damla 5 Carroll, Caleb Edward 5 Castleman, Jackson Hays 5 Champion, Kate Ann 5 Clement, Keira Helene 5 Covert, Madison Kathleen 5 Creely, Madelyn Noelle 5 D’Alessandro, Olivia Paris 5 Duffy, Andrew Leonard 5 […]
