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The little Venus flytrap, native to NC, needs a leg up
Aug. 6. By Dave Yochum. The Venus flytrap—the iconic carnivorous plant that traps insects in its leaves—is at risk of becoming extinct. They’ve been in all kinds of movies, from Nosferatu (1922) to Little Shop of Horrors (1986) but who knew Venus flytraps hailed from North Carolina? Turns out, they only appear naturally within a […]
An unlicensed driver struck teen cyclist on Jetton
Aug. 6. By Dave Vieser. It was an unlicensed driver who struck a teenage girl last week in the crosswalk on Jetton at the park. Nelder Andres Lainezcruz of Charlotte received a citation from the Cornelius Police Dept. for not having a license. She told police that she looked in her rear view mirror and […]
Police Blotter: July 28 – Aug. 03
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210728153 Fraud 9606 Bailey Rd 12:06:37 07/28/21 ASN Captiva Restaurant Group 210728175 Fraud 20233 Harroway Dr 14:06:00 07/28/21 INA Perumal, Nisha 210729188 Larceny 21720 Catawba Av 14:29:00 07/29/21 ASN Harris Teeter 210730104 B&E Commercial 19532 One Norman Bv 09:23:00 07/30/21 ASN One […]
Weekend Weather
Aug. 6. Enjoy the sun today, because Saturday morning is all about showers and t-storms as a stalled offshore front moves back inland. Look for plenty of sun this afternoon with a high near 86, then showers overnight, with t-storms possible after 9 am Saturday. Clearing mid-afternoon, with a high near 85. Saturday night, chance […]
COVID-19 update: More than 4,000 new cases
Aug. 5. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting 4,331 new COVID-19 cases statewide, with the median number of new cases over the past seven business days running 213 percent ahead of the past 30 days. (See chart, data from Johns Hopkins) “New cases of COVID-19 are on the rise and most […]
Home and property sales: June 15- July 16
These recent property transactions in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Cornelius 6/15/2021 $1,150,000 Gregory & Cara Emmel to Tinker Place LLC, 17335 Players Ridge Dr. 6/15/2021 $1,692,000 Julie & Ronald Leslie II to Vasnsi Alluri & Susanna Vemanamandhi, 18013 Whispering Oaks Dr. 6/16/2021 $660,000 Clyde & Peggy […]
An Eagle Scout speaks: Ernest Johnson’s remarks at peaceful rally at Town Hall
Aug. 5. Ernest Johnson, 17, gave the following speech at the Unity in Community rally. He is a student at Lake Norman Charter School. He was introduced by Pam Jones, an Antiquity resident who was one of the organizers of the event. It ended peacefully, right on time, at 8:30 pm. When I first heard […]
Peaceful rally-goers, mayor call for removal of Confederate Monument
Aug. 5. By Dave Yochum. About 100 peaceful demonstrators rallied behind Cornelius Town Hall yesterday evening and then marched with a police escort to the site of the Confederate Monument in front of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. They carried signs reading “Take it down,” “No justice, no peace” and “Don’t celebrate a heritage of […]
Events for week starting Friday, Aug. 6
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. We’ve included some additional dates for events you need to register for in advance. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Aug. […]
COVID update Aug. 4: Over 12% positive
Aug. 4. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Wednesday reported 3,413 new cases of the coronavirus, the greatest single-day increase since mid-February. Hospitalizations due to COVID climbed to 1,580 today up from a total of 1,465 yesterday. It’s the highest number hospitalized since late February. There were 21 new COVID deaths statewide in […]
