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COVID-19 update May 5
May 5. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,468 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 976,768 statewide since the outbreak began in March of 2020. Meaanwhile, 42.5 percent of the state has been fully vaccinated. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations were at 1,000, down from 1,050 yesterday Deaths There were 21 new […]
Mayes Meadow: A decision could come May 17
May 4. By Dave Vieser. The last time the Cornelius Town Board conducted a public hearing on the Mayes Meadow project, which consists of 160 homes to be built on vacant farmland, it was followed by negative comments as well as a recommendation for denial by the Planning Board. Last night the project was up […]
COVID update May 4
May 4. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 981 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 975,300 statewide since the outbreak began in March of 2020. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations were at 1,050, up from 1,007 yesterday Deaths There were 8 new deaths attributable to COVID-19 statewide since Friday, for a total […]
K-9 Britt will take it easy after retiring from Cornelius Police Dept.
May 4. By Dave Vieser. After nine years of service, Cornelius Police K-9 German Shepherd “Britt” received a standing ovation at the Cornelius Town Board Meeting upon his retirement. Britt, who joined the force in October 2012, will now live permanently with his handler, Cpl. Robert Russell, who praised Britt’s service to the town. “Over […]
COVID-19 update May 3
May 3. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,126 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 974,319 statewide since the outbreak began in 2020. A total of 331 of the 2,231 COVID-19 cases reported for April 30 were based on tests performed at Catawba Valley Medical Center between Jan. 6 and […]
Recycling: Will you be red or blue?
May 3. Look for a subtle change in when your recycling is picked up, starting June 1, the day after Memorial Day. Waste Pro, the new waste collection contractor, will divide the town into Red and Blue weeks. Each resident will still get pick-up every other week, however the week will change for half of […]
Make your plans for May
Events are returning to Lake Norman as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and gathering restrictions change. Some events require registration, social distancing and wearing face masks. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: May 4 Be Well Birkdale Yoga Six. A special workout class 6-7 pm at Birkdale Village, Huntersville While the events are […]
Sometimes free speech comes three minutes at a time
April 3. By Dave Vieser Some large rezoning hearings, coupled with state-imposed COVID-19 gathering rules, have put pressure on Cornelius regarding speaking at public hearings. The primary concern is that comments from individual citizens are limited to three minutes, while there are no limits on developers. Huntersville has already done something about it, adopting limits […]
Thoughts on coaching kids’ soccer after 8 years
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show After 18 seasons I’m officially announcing my retirement as a youth soccer coach. By my math I’ve coached my kids and other people’s kids in nearly 300 soccer games and practices over the last eight years. I know this announcement won’t be met with much fanfare. There won’t be […]
Symetra returns to River Run CC May 14-16
May 3. The Symetra Tour returns to River Run Country Club in Davidson May 14-16 for the tenth annual Symetra Classic. In 2019, it was the scene of Leona Maguire’s second win of 2019 on her way to the LPGA Tour. With a total purse of $175,000, 144 players will compete in a 54-hole stroke-play […]
