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COVID-19 update June 7
June 7. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services coronavirus report today shows 359 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, the lowest in months. There have been no COVID-19 related deaths in North Mecklenburg since May 20. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations fell to 546, compared to 613 on both Thursday and Friday last week. Testing […]
Academic, sports achievement pays off for CMS grads
June 7. The class of 2021 in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools won scholarships totaling $122.4 million, with a total of 2,548 scholarships offered. Providence High had the highest dollar amount with $13.2 million and the largest number of scholarships with 242. No. 2 Hough High received $12.2 million, and No. 3 Vance received $11.8 million. They were […]
Growth coming: Here are more ‘active’ projects around town
June 7. By Dave Vieser. While much attention is focused on proposed mixed-use projects such as Greenway Gartens, Sefton Park and the 16.2-acre mixed-use Caroline project near Antiquity, there’s also a number of projects which have already received town board zoning approval. Cornelius Today reviewed town records to develop a list of those projects, most […]
109,500 Dad Hours, but who’s counting?
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show June 7. This year marks my 13th Father’s Day as a dad, which means I’ve spent almost a third of my life being a father. Malcolm Gladwell, in his book “Outliers,” examined the idea that a person needs 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert at something. By […]
No appointment Pfizer shots June 8 at Hoyt Wilhelm Park
June 7. Novant Health will administer free, walk-in COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday, June 8, from 2 pm to 6 pm at James Hoyt Wilhelm Park 19018 Smith Circle, behind Cornelius Elementary School. The event will offer the Pfizer, two-dose vaccine; no ID is needed. For Spanish speakers: Tendremos intérpretes que hablan español durante el evento. Háganos […]
Final public hearing on plans for apartments/retail is Monday at Town Hall
June 4. By Dave Vieser. The final public hearing on a controversial rezoning request to build a five-story mixed use complex on West Catawba Avenue will be conducted Monday June 7 beginning at 5 pm at Cornelius Town Hall. The project, proposed by veteran Mecklenburg builder Jake Palillo, has generated considerable opposition. The project, which […]
Waste news is picking up locally
June 4. Look for a change in when your recycling is picked up, starting June 14. Waste Pro, the new waste collection contractor, will divide the town into Red and Blue weeks. This change was originally scheduled to occur June 1, but due to some delays in the information being mailed to every resident, the […]
COVID-19 update June 4: Positive tests fall to 2.5%
June 4. With 50 percent of North Carolina adults fully vaccinated, the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported the COVID-19 positive testing rate has fallen to 2.5 percent. There were 680 new cases of the coronavirus statewide; 75 new in Mecklenburg. Hospitalizations remained at 613 for the second day in a row, […]
Weekend weather: Warmer, showers
June 4. The weekend gets under way this afternoon with plenty of sun and a high 86. Saturday will be mostly sunny, a little warmer and just a slight breeze. Sunday temps will be in the upper 80s, with the possibility of thunderstorms after 2 pm. Look for slightly cooler temps Monday and Tuesday with […]
Melonbelly at Birkdale tonight
June 4. Melonbelly acoustic duo is performing live music 6-8 pm Friday evening at Birkdale Village near the fountain. Award-winning MelonBelly features intricate guitar playing, vocal harmony, harmonica and percussion. Their play list includes rock & roll, country, classic rock, Motown, beach music, bluegrass and blues. A bar will be onsite provided by Red Rocks […]
