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Some COVID restrictions ease today, including masks outdoors
April 30. COVID-19 restrictions ease starting today, based on a new Executive Order from Gov. Roy Cooper. —Masks will no longer be required outdoors but will still be required indoors in public places. —Wearing masks is still encouraged in outdoor spaces with large crowds or where social distancing is not possible. —Limits on mass gatherings […]
COVID update: Moderna forecasts need for booster shots
April 30. With Moderna forecasting an “expected significant need for booster vaccinations in 2022 and beyond,” the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 2,231 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 969,752 statewide since the outbreak began in 2020. Moderna said waning immunity will impact vaccine efficacy within 12 months, while COVID-19 […]
Mayes Road project comes back to Town Board Monday
April 30. By Dave Vieser. Mayes Meadows, a project with 180 single-family homes on vacant farmland in Southeast Cornelius is back on the public hearing schedule. The Cornelius Board of Commissioners will hold a second rezoning hearing Monday May 3. Land use plan changes just adopted suggest higher densities than the Land Use Plan adopted […]
US flags at half-staff
Flags at state facilities are at half-staff in honor of three people: —Fort Bragg Spc. Abigail Jenks who passed away on April 19 during a training exercise. She was part of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. Spc. Jenks will be interred May 2. —NWatauga County Sheriffs, Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Deputy […]
Cooper declares May Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month
April 30. Declaring May Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Gov. Roy Cooper said “diversity makes our communities, our economy and our quality of life stronger and better.” An analysis released by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism revealed that while hate crimes decreased overall by 7 percent in 2020, such crimes targeting […]
Live music at Birkdale Village is back
April 30. Birkdale Village’s live musical performances are open to the public starting in May. Attendees are no longer required to purchase tickets in advance for Live Under The Oaks beginning May 7. Guests are strongly encouraged to continue social distancing in groups and wear masks while on property. A bar will be onsite in […]
Police blotter: April 21-27
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210421134 Larceny 21500 Catawba Av 22:19:00 04/21/21 CLO Comics and Games 210422083 Larceny 20420 W Catawba Av 10:24:04 04/22/21 ASN West Marine 210425050 B&E Vehicle 18535 Caleb Jordan Dr 08:59:13 04/25/21 ASN Vanscoy, Amanda 210425054 Larceny 18013 Amberside Rd West […]
Don’t forget the Connecting Cornelius – Virtual Coffee Chat
April 30. The town will host its next Connecting Cornelius: Virtual Coffee Chat at 8:30 – 9:30 am Monday with Mayor Woody Washam leading the discussion via Zoom. The agenda topics are: + County COVID-19 and Vaccine Update – Public Health Director Gibbie Harris + Special Presentation: Sen. Natasha Marcus & Rep. John Bradford – […]
Weekend weather: Get out your sailboat
April 30. It will be sunny with a high near 78—and plenty of wind—10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Winds continue tonight, but not quite as strong. Saturday: Sunny, high near 74. Calmer in the afternoon. Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 82. Gusts as high as 18 mph. Monday: May […]
COVID-19 update April 29
April 29. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,985 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 967,521 statewide since the outbreak began in 2020. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations increased by 20 in today’s report, to 1,137. Deaths There were 12 new deaths attributable to COVID-19 statewide, one of them in Huntersville. Testing […]
