Newsroom
Plan for 252-unit apartment project may go to Town Board Monday
June 2. The Cornelius Planning Board has recommended by a 6-0 vote that the Town Board deny a rezoning request from veteran North Meck builder Jake Palillo. He is planning 252 unit apartment complex with commercial space on West Catawba just east of the Wher-Rena property. Tuesday’s vote was on a revised site plan for […]
COVID-19 update June 2
June 2. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 265 new cases of the coronavirus statewide—down from 268 new cases yesterday—setting another new low this year. Hospitalizations rose slightly to 610, while COVID-related deaths increased by nine from yesterday to today, setting another low. There was one new coronavirus death in Mecklenburg […]
Big Day at the Lake on July 24 needs Boat Hosts
June 23. The 16th annual “Big Day at the Lake” event for at-risk kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters will be held Saturday, July 24 on Lake Norman. The day is filled with fun activities on the lake thanks to Boat Hosts. Not held last year due to the pandemic—2020 would have been Year 16—nearly […]
CMS funding dispute heading toward mediation
June 2. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education will initiate the dispute resolution statute after the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners approved its 2021-2022 budget, which CMS said underfunds Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools by a total of $81 million. In a 7-2 vote yesterday, county commissioners passed a $2 billion budget for next fiscal year but withheld funding […]
Rezoning request comes back to the Planning Board today
June 1. Veteran North Meck developer Jake Palillo is submitting revised plans for a mixed-use project on West Catawba that would include 250 apartments and space for offices and restaurants. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the rezoning request at 5:30 pm today June 1. The revisions come after opposition from nearby […]
Free summer camp for girls Aug. 14
June 1. In His Steps, a free one-day summer camp for girls pre-K through 12th grade, will be held Saturday Aug. 14 at Life Fellowship Church, 20010 Chartown Drive. The Christian camp’s theme is “Live Out Loud.” More info: https://www.ihsdance.com/
COVID-19 update June 1
June 1. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 268 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, with hospitalizations at 602, a new low this year. New daily cases rose over 1,000 last June, peaking at more than 11,000 new cases a day in early January. Today’s NCDHHS report shows no new coronavirus […]
Memorial Day events
May 31 Memorial Day Observance – Cornelius 10 am on the Cornelius Town Hall lawn across from the Cornelius Veteran’s Monument at Rotary Plaza. The Town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 will honor servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Master of Ceremonies is Commander Gene McKinney, […]
Cornelius Today/Business Today holiday schedule
May 28. We will close today at 2 pm and reopen Tuesday June 1 at 9 am. The newsletter will resume Tuesday. We wish everyone a safe, happy and thoughtful Memorial Day.
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations May 19-25
As reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition One Norman Square Apartments 210519004 Larceny 18850 Silver Quay Dr 00:14:28 05/19/21 ASN One Norman Square Apartments 210520270 Fraud 19305 W Catawba Av 18:53:01 05/20/21 ASN One Norman Square Apartments 210522233 B&E Vehicle 19000 Jetton Rd 20:07:15 05/22/21 ASN One Norman Square […]
