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With Ramsey Creek beach and many pools closed, here are Mecklenburg pool times
May 28. Mecklenburg County is offering a $500 signing bonus for lifeguards in an effort to open Ramsey Creek Beach and pools throughout the county. Ramsey Creek Beach is closed for Memorial Day weekend—and for the foreseeable future—due to the nationwide shortage of lifeguards. Only about a third of the county’s 247 lifeguard positions were […]
COVID-19 update May 28
May 28. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 738 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, with hospitalizations under 700 for the fifth day in a row. More good news: No COVID-19 deaths in Mecklenburg County for the third day in a row. The statewide positive test rate is at 3.1 percent—well […]
Holiday weekend weather
May 28. Get ready for a cold snap. We’re kidding, but Sunday’s high will be 20 degrees cooler than the past couple of days. Expect a high of 80 or so Saturday, 70 on Sunday and then back to 80-81 on Monday, Memorial Day. Look for isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3 pm today with […]
GO Davidson: Town scores AAA rating
May 28. S&P Global Ratings has given the Town of Davidson its AAA long-term rating for their series 2021 general obligation (GO) public improvement bonds, which means a lower interest rate to finance the voter-approved projects. Davidson is the smallest town in North Carolina to earn the highest rating that the town could achieve. S&P […]
Flags at half-staff until sunset May 30
May 27. US and North Carolina flags at state facilities are at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, May 30 in honor of the victims of the mass shooting in San Jose. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions may fly flags at half-staff as well.
United Community Bank to purchase Aquesta for $131 million
May 27. Aquesta Financial, the parent company of Cornelius-based Aquesta Bank, is being acquired by United Community Banks in a deal valued at $131 million. The cash and stock deal will close in the fourth quarter. Jim Engel, CEO of Aquesta, said the local banking company needed a partner with a larger balance sheet and […]
PARC plans meeting on Robbins Park June 15
May 27. The Town of Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) Department will hold a drop-in community meeting on Tuesday, June 15, to discuss the latest draft of the updated Robbins Park Master Plan. It will be held from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Robbins Park shelter area. In case of inclement […]
COVID-19 update May 27
May 27. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 849 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, but hospitalizations are once again under 700 for the fourth day in a row. There were no new cases reported in Huntersville and Davidson, nor any new COVID-19 deaths in Mecklenburg County. —The statewide positive test […]
Events include concerts, tap takeovers and Memorial Day services
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Submit your entertainment and event news to corneliustoday@gmail.com. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: May 27 LangTree Live Rockie Lynne Band. Country music. 5 – 9 pm. Free. No […]
Nationwide lifeguard shortage sinks plans for beach reopening
May 26. By Dave Yochum. There’s a nationwide shortage of lifeguards, not just the county-run beach at Ramsey Creek Park which remains closed through Memorial Day weekend. Bill Russell, one of the key drivers for a public beach, said the lifeguard shortage is “completely understandable” given unemployment benefits that make it more palatable for some […]
