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Weekend Weather
Sept. 20. The weather in a word—perfect. That is if you like sun and temps in the mid-80s. Friday: Sunshine, high 83. Saturday: Sunny, high 83. 20 percent chance of showers after 2 pm. Sunday: Sunny, high 85-87. Monday: Partly sunny, high near 80. Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 81. The Weekend Weather report comes […]
Time to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19
Sept. 20. NCDHHS is encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine. Both vaccines have been updated for the new flu and COVID-19 virus strains that will continue to spread this fall and winter. Flu shots are now available; and different types of COVID-19 vaccines are available this fall […]
NC had fifth-highest increase in student loan delinquencies during 2nd quarter
Sept. 19. North Carolina ranks fifth among the states where student loan delinquency is increasing most, according to a new WalletHub survey. North Carolina delinquencies rose 15.52 percent, while those in Maine rose 32.15 percent. The smallest increase was in Vermont, where delinquencies actually fell by nearly a thir. The delinquency rate on student loans […]
Transit tax referendum on track
Sept. 19. The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution 6-3 to support legislation to allow Mecklenburg County voters to decide on a 1 cent sales tax to address transportation needs in the county. The preliminary approval means the draft legislation goes to the North Carolina General Assembly for consideration. If approved, the issue […]
28031 by the numbers: Bills, bills, bills
Sept. 19. The average Cornelius household pays $2,630 a month in household bills, which is 24 percent higher than the national average of $2,126. Also: 1. Residents most commonly pay their bills on Monday. 2. Residents pay their bills around 11 am. 3. Residents most often use Debit Card for payment. 4. Average mortgage payment: […]
Weekender Sept. 19-22: Music, festivals, corn maze and more
Thursday, Sept. 19 Learn to Play Euchre 4-6 pm | Sept. 19. Mark McDonald from Loan Depot will walk you through how to play, step-by-step. Once you master the game, you’re going to want to sign up with your favorite partner and play in the Sept. 29 tournament. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius Friday, […]
Hough was on modified lockdown earlier today
Sept. 18. Hough High School this morning reported an unspecified threat that resulted in a modified lockdown. Cornelius Police posted updates on Facebook. The exact nature of the threat was not specified in a message from Hough’s principal, David Farley, at 11:06 am. Details Learning and teaching continued during the modified lockdown, but with limited […]
Police Blotter: Sept. 11-17
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240917036 Fraud 17401 Sailors Watch Pl 08:13:00 09/17/24 ASN Daniel Mills 240916046 Bomb Threat 12420 Bailey Rd 14:07:43 09/16/24 ASN William A. Hough High School 240916047 Larceny 9114 McDowell Creek Ct 12:32:40 09/16/24 ACT Nada Feldman 240916042 Damage Property 11612 […]
Routine gas line purge at Alexander Farms tomorrow
Sept. 18. Piedmont Natural Gas will perform routine infrastructure maintenance on Westmoreland Road near the Alexander Farms development between 11 am and 3 pm Thursday. They’ll use what’s called a purge stack, a large vertical pipe which could produce a loud noise. It’s not far from where a gas break caused an emergency response two […]
Artist showcase Oct. 19 at Bailey’s Glen
Sept. 18. The artists and artisans of Bailey’s Glen and The Forest will hold a Creative Showcase Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 am to 4 pm at the clubhouse in Bailey’s Glen, 12100 Meetinghouse Dr. More than 30 resident creators will display and sell their work. Reports Kat Martin, the organizer, “Our community is bursting […]
