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Zoom meeting Dec. 15 for Davidson residents near former asbestos plant
Dec. 7. There will be an online meeting Dec. 15 to discuss the results and next steps following additional soil sampling within a quarter mile of the old Carolina Asbestos site in Davidson. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Town of Davidson are co-hosting the […]
NCDHHS: New COVID-19 cases exceed 6,000 for second day
Dec. 6. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported another startling number of new coronavirus cases, as well as 2,191 hospitalizations and 27 new deaths due to COVID-19. There were 6,438 new cases of COVID-19 today, according to the NCDHHS. That’s on top of 6,018 new cases yesterday. The coronavirus is surging, […]
Virtual coffee chat includes 3 N. Meck mayors
Dec. 6. Want to grab a cup of coffee with all three North Mecklenburg mayors in your pajamas? Well, the opportunity is yours Monday, thanks to Zoom. Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam will host Mayor John Aneralla from Huntersville and Mayor Rusty Knox during the final coffee chat of the year at 8:30 am Dec. 7 […]
Commissioner Bales to announce candidacy for mayor of Huntersville
Dec. 4. By Dave Yochum. Four-term Town Commissioner Melinda Bales will run for mayor of Huntersville next year, while incumbents Woody Washam and Rusty Knox, the mayors of Cornelius and Davidson respectively, will seek re-election in November of 2021. Bales was first elected to the Huntersville Town Board in 2011. Bales, who was selected by […]
NCDHHS: 11.2% positive rate, 5,307 new COVID-19 cases
Dec. 4. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 5,307 new cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina, as well as 57 new COVID-19 related deaths. Today’s total new COVID-19 cases was down from yesterday’s record of 5,637 new cases. There were 24 new cases in Cornelius, and 651 new cases county-wide, a […]
Police Blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations Nov. 25 – Dec. 1
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 201125073 Fraud 19430 W Catawba Av 12:12:53 11/25/20 ASN Kidd, Michael 201125087 Fraud 19601 Statesville Rd 13:27:57 11/25/20 ASN Jackson, Gilbert 201127014 Larceny 19619 Center St 02:03:00 11/27/20 CAA Brooks, Charles 201128081 B&E Vehicle 17021 Jibsail Ct 12:14:00 11/28/20 ASN Kelly, Thomas […]
Storms possible tonight, but sunny ‘n’ cool weekend on tap
Dec. 4. No really cold nights coming, but this weekend won’t be as warm as it’s been. Showers and storms likely this afternoon into Saturday morning, then sunny by 10-ish, with a high near 54. (Be prepared for winds gusting as high as 18 mph Friday night.) Saturday night will be clear with a low […]
Fire Dept. fundraising under way
Dec. 4. The annual Cornelius-Lemley Volunteer Fire Dept. fund drive is underway. The non-profit 501c3 organization relies on financial contributions from the town, Mecklenburg County and MEDIC, as well as residents and business owners, to fully fund operations. “Our fundraising goal this year is $60,000” said Chief Guerry Barbee. “This money is not earmarked for […]
NCDHHS: New cases of COVID-19 surge past 5,600
Dec. 3. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 5,637 new cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina, a record, as well as 44 new COVID-19 related deaths. The record number of 5,637 new COVID-19 cases—the source of hospitalizations and deaths—was a third higher than yesterday’s increase. Hospitalizations due to […]
Leaves: Only a few billion to go
Dec. 3. Cornelius is once again providing street-side leaf vacuuming services from now through the end of January. However, the town only has one vacuum truck so each neighborhood will be reached no more than once a month. Residents should place leaf piles at the curb. No limbs or trash, please. “Leaf collection capability is […]
