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Online comments OK again at town board hearings
Sept. 23. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board will again accept citizen comments on public hearings via email, beginning with the Monday October 4 Meeting. The town had previously accepted such email comments during the COVID crisis up until a few months ago. “The Town wants to provide this option for folks who are […]
Get your fall groove on
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. The CDC is recommending social distancing or, when not possible, wearing face masks that cover the nose and mouth. With the delta variant spreading and hospitals filling up, check on […]
Novant Health launches COVID Care at Home
Sept. 23. On-demand virtual visits and in-home support will enable some COVID-19 patients to leave hospital sooner. At a time when surging COVID-19 hospitalizations are putting great strain on health care systems across the country, Novant Health today announced the implementation of a new digital health program designed to help relieve the pressure on acute […]
Get your dog on: The Wiener Races are back
Sept. 23. Mooresville will soon be going to the dogs as zippy Dachshunds vie for glory and treats in downtown Mooresville during the 2021 Wiener Races. This year’s event will take place Saturday, Oct. 2 from 2 pm until 6 pm in the grassy lot on the corner of East Center Street and North Church […]
COVID-19 update Sept. 22
Sept. 22. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting 6,288 new cases of the coronavirus statewide and 130 new deaths statewide since yesterday. Hospitalizations Hospitalizations fell to 3,400 statewide, down 64 from Tuesday’s NCDHHS report. Testing Positive tests are running at 11.4 percent statewide, in line with the past week. Mecklenburg County’s […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Sept. 15-21
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Sept. 22 Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210916122 B&E Residential 21123 Brinkley St 9/16/21 10:05 ASN McFalls, Rebecca 210916210 B&E Other 19608 Liverpool Py 9/16/21 16:42 ASN Hunt, Latasha 210917064 B&E Vehicle 19501 Statesville Rd 9/17/21 4:47 ASN Thompkins, Timothy 210917087 B&E Vehicle 19031 Long […]
Opinion: Mayor Washam responds to Dave Gilroy’s newsletter
Growth is a good problem to have, considering the alternative. But how growth is handled is a major issue during the upcoming Town Board elections. Mayor Woody Washam, who is running unopposed for a third term as mayor of Cornelius, responded to a letter former Commissioner Dave Gilroy sent to his constituents last month. Gilroy […]
Opinion: Dave Gilroy comments on growth, traffic
Dave Gilroy, a Town Commissioner from 2005 to 2019, is running for his old seat on the Town Board, having lost his bid for re-election two years ago. He sent this letter to Cornelius Today as well as constituents. By Dave Gilroy. We have recently seen yet another new, large-scale apartment complex approved in a […]
Troop 58 did not forget: 9/11 commemoration in Bordeaux
On Sept. 11, Scouts from Troop 58 commemorated the 20 year anniversary of 9/11 by lowering the American flag to half staff. It was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Members of the Bordeaux community were in attendance to participate in the solemn remembrance. Troop 58, which has been meeting […]
Business incubator, First Turn Innovations, ready to roll in Cornelius
Sept. 21. The owner of one of the largest employers in Cornelius is opening a business incubator in about 5,000 square feet of space on Treynorth Drive. Champion Tire CEO Kevin Mahl says First Turn Innovations will provide space for aspiring entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life through access to industry-specific development resources and […]
