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COVID-19 update Sept. 17: Five coronavirus deaths in H’ville during the past week
Sept. 17. UDATED. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting 7,905 new cases of the coronavirus statewide. The data for today is somewhat higher because of technical issues with the NC COVID reporting system Yesterday’s total of 7,160 new cases was somewhat lower because of the same issues. Deaths There were 95 […]
Praise in the Park is Saturday at Smithville Park
Sept. 17. One of the longest running free, family-friendly festivals returns to Cornelius this weekend. Praise in the Park is an annual event that features local, regional, and national gospel artists along with food and educational and inspirational vendors. Performances Performers include Bonita Bourney-Simmons, Tiffani Lewis, Gary Mumford, Tawanna Ross, Cassandra O’Neal, Frankie & the […]
Signs out: Campaign season under way
Sept. 17. By Dave Yochum. Political signs are starting to go up, with potentially hundreds more to come. Most coveted locations: Trees along West Catawba with mounds of soft mulch that can accommodate the wiry but bendy metal frames. Commissioner Jim Duke got his signs out first, with Mike Miltich a close second. Duke has […]
Weekend weather: Sun, clouds showers
Sept. 17. Sun and clouds are what we’re in for during the next few days with possible showers today, Saturday and Sunday. High today of 83-ish, slightly warmer Saturday and Sunday. If you like humidity, you’re in luck! Saturday: Isolated showers, possible T-storms. High 85. Sunday: Slight chance of showers, possible T-storms. High 86, maybe […]
A maze of weekend activities to wind your way through
Through Nov 7 Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze Weekends and weekday adventures. Get lost in seven acres of corn; perfect for socially-distanced, outdoor, family friendly fun. The Amazing Maize Maze is one of the largest corn mazes in the Southeast. A mask is required to enter the maze. Advance ticket purchase required. Weekend tickets, $9-$17. Weekday […]
Cornelius lands Bassmaster Open Sept. 23-25
Sept. 17. It will be a game of numbers, in which diligence plus a little luck could equal success for anglers competing in the Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern Open at Lake Norman. Competition days will be Sept. 23-25 with daily takeoffs from Blythe Landing Park at 7 am. On Days 1 and 2, weigh-ins will be […]
Eclectic concert for eclectic times
UPDATED. Sept. 17. Celebrate the return of live music as the Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble presents a preview of music from an eclectic season for eclectic times. The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble will headline the Concert on the Green program this Sunday, Sept. 19, from 6-7:30 pm in downtown Davidson. […]
COVID-19 update Sept. 16: New death in Huntersville
Sept. 16. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting 7,160 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, but the data for today are lower because of technical issues with the NC COVID reporting system. That said, today’s volume of new cases are ahead of the numbers logged last week—an average of 5,260 during […]
Savour the last days of summer at these events
Sept.16. 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 […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Aug. 8-14
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210908116 Larceny 20008 W Catawba Av 09:42:00 09/08/21 ASN Circle K 210908120 B&E Vehicle 16440 Sedgebrook Ln 09:59:24 09/08/21 ASN Hepburn, Timothy 210908141 B&E Vehicle 20218 Colony Point Ln 11:18:00 09/08/21 ACT Holt, Christina 210908199 Larceny 8315 Magnolia Estates Dr 15:37:38 09/08/21 […]
