Cornelius News
Novant adjusts visitor restrictions in Huntersville, system-wide
Feb. 16. As COVID-19 levels have declined regionally, Novant Health announced it will begin to adjust visitor restrictions, effective today. Most patients hospitalized at Novant Health facilities in North Carolina will be allowed to have an unrestricted number of visitors aged 12 or older, with limits remaining in place in certain areas and/or as needed […]
Fire at Foamex plant: Roads reopening, all firefighters OK
Feb. 15. By Dave Yochum. A fire at the Foamex/FXI plant at Hwy. 115 and Bailey Road has been extinguished, but at 10 am both arteries remain blocked in each direction. Multiple fire departments have responded, including Charlotte Fire. The intersection of Bailey and 115 could be shut down for hours, an official said. Firefighters […]
Town budget retreat at Graylyn conference center in March
Feb. 15. By Dave Vieser. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Town of Cornelius will hold its annual budget retreat at the Graylyn International Conference Center in Winston-Salem. The retreat, a special town board meeting that is open to the public, is a strenuous, two-day work session where the mayor, members […]
2022 update: Grocery price check-in
Feb. 15. You’ve probably felt the news first-hand about prices having gone up at their fastest rate in nearly 30 years. Soaring food costs are part of what’s driving inflation, experts say. No surprise, prices at local grocery chains went up in a comparison of costs at the end of 2020 and last month. The […]
Davidson Community Players presents “Proof”
Feb. 15. “Proof” by David Auburn is the story of Catherine, a troubled young woman, who has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, one of […]
Weekly agenda Feb. 14- 20: Here is what’s going on this week
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Mondays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Feb. 14 Amandine Gay Film Screening – Une Histoire à Soi/ A Story of One’s Own 7-10 pm. Film screening + Q&A with […]
American Rescue Fund windfall a ‘pleasant surprise’
Feb. 14. By Dave Vieser. Last week, Cornelius officials revealed that the town will be eligible to receive $9.6 million from the American Rescue Plan. All told, the federal grants will deliver some $1.9 trillion across the country to support responses to and recovery from the COVID-19 public health emergency. Cornelius plans to use its […]
Last call for leaves
Feb. 14. Cornelius has extended leaf vacuuming services through Friday, Feb. 18, because of the inclement weather in January. Place your leaves on the curb to vacuumed. Leaves may be bagged for collection by Waste Pro after this date.
Wildcats face Duquesne tonight: Thoughts from a diehard fan
Feb. 14. By Chris Davis. It was beautiful Saturday, but I found myself with friends glued to the Davidson BASKETBALL game. They lost. That is not the story. What was I thinking? It is beautiful outside. I could be working in the yard. Could be playing golf. But, what am I doing? I’m watching the Wildcats, […]
COVID update Feb. 14: Hospitalizations fall 13% over the weekend
Feb. 14. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services reported statewide COVID-related hospitalizations fell to 3,094 as of noon Friday, down 13 percent over the weekend. Deaths There were 116 new deaths over the weekend, according to the NCDHHS, for a total of 21,781 statewide since the outbreak began two years ago. New cases There […]
