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New case weekly average up 11.4%; NCDHHS changing reporting methodology
Nov. 13. By Dave Yochum. The volume of new cases of the coronavirus in North Carolina continues to increase. Through yesterday, the average daily volume of new cases over the past seven days is running 11.4 percent ahead of the past 31 days based on data collected by Johns Hopkins University. Today, the NC Dept. […]
Sunny Saturday
Nov. 13. Look for sunny skies through Thursday, with the exception of a “slight” chance of showers Sunday between 9 am and 3 pm. The National Weather Service says it will be sunny and in the low 60s Saturday, a little warmer Sunday with some nice breezes. Next week: More sun through Hump Day; no […]
ALDI opens Thursday Nov. 19
Nov. 13. By Dave Yochum. If it seems like only yesterday that there were 11 acres of piney woods at Knox Road and West Catawba, an ALDI will open right there at 9 am next Thursday. Clearing on the site began one year ago; Chick-fil-A and Andy’s Frozen Custard have already opened, and more tenants […]
Lake level starting to come down
Nov. 13. Updated 1 pm. Tropical Storm Eta dumped as much as 9 inches of rain on the region, pushing lake levels rapidly higher. Lake Norman was at 100 feet/full pond this morning, with water spilling at Cowans Ford Dam. Mountain Island Lake was at 103 feet this morning. Heavy rain, strong winds and storm […]
Thanksgiving will look different this year
The Centers for Disease Control says staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others. Lower risk activities include having a small dinner with only people who live in your household. Thoughtful things to do include preparing traditional family recipes for family and neighbors and delivering them in a way that doesn’t involve […]
Memorial service held for Hopewell High grad
Nov. 12. By Jason Benavides. A memorial was held today at Langtree Charter Academy Lower Campus in Mooresville for Summer Erika Heath. Summer, 27, passed away on Oct. 30 after her 8 year battle with Ocular Melanoma. She was the third and youngest student from Hopewell High School to be diagnosed with the rare eye […]
COVID-19 ‘fatigue’ contributing to spike in cases
Nov. 12. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 2,893 new cases statewide, 226 fewer than the record 3,119 new cases set yesterday. The volume of new cases over the past week is now running 13.8 percent ahead of the average number of new cases over the previous 31 […]
Home and property sales in Cornelius: October
These recent property transactions in Cornelius were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 9/15/20 $430,000 David & Sarah Preston to Courtney & Casey Guerin, 18009 Northport Dr. 9/16/20 $378,000 Donna Harp to Diane Catania, 18517 Harborside Dr. 9/16/20 $1,316,500 Debra & Thomas Church to Krewson Kove LLC, 19709 Stough Farm Rd. […]
Hough High soccer star signs with Clemson
Nov. 13. Hough High School’s Ella Hauser has signed a National Letter of Intent to Clemson University to participate in ACC Women’s Soccer in 2021. Parents Scott and Sheri Hauser, of Cornelius, both attended Clemson University as student athletes. Ella hopes to finish her senior year at Hough with a State Championship and possible National […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations Nov. 4-10
Nov. 12. (As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept.) Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 201107052 Larceny 20125 N Main St 14:43:03 11/07/20 CAA Food Lion 201108044 Fraud 19500 Stough Farm Rd 10:20:33 11/08/20 ACT Kothadia, Mansukhlal 201109052 Larceny Vehicle 17911 Crossing Cr 09:37:00 11/09/20 ASN Darden, James 201109089 Fraud 8231 Magnolia Estates […]
