Cornelius News
COVID update Jan. 21
Jan. 21. COVID-related hospitalizations statewide hit 4,867 in today’s coronavirus update from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services. One week ago, there were 4,381 North Carolinians hospitalized with the coronavirus, or 10 percent fewer. Deaths There were 85 new COVID deaths reported by the NCDHHS today statewide. New cases There were 35,395 new […]
Sharecropper house could move to future park in Alexander Farm project
Jan. 20. By Dave Yochum. There’s a possibility the century-old sharecropper house on the former Alexander Farm could be moved to a 3.2 acre park planned for the northern section of the 55-acre mixed-use development which includes a Lidl grocery store. The farm just sold for a total of $9.45 million, considerably less than the […]
A river ran through it
Jan. 20. By Tonya Rivens. During the holidays, you may have heard the words, “Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go; the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh through the white and drifted snow.” The song was originally a poem published by Lydia Maria Child in 1844 and […]
Review procedures set in place for Smithville Revitalization Plan
Jan. 20. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board has established a review process for the final draft of the Smithville Revitalization Plan. The outline of the process followed a detailed overview of the plan provided by Willie Jones of the Smithville Community Coalition during this week’s Town Board meeting. The plan calls for workforce […]
COVID update Jan. 19
Jan. 19. COVID-related hospitalizations statewide reached 4,689 in today’s coronavirus update from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services. Hospitalizations were at 2,722 on Jan. 3, the first reporting day of the month. On Jan. 19, 2021, the NCDHHS reported 3,881 North Carolinians hospitalized with COVID. Deaths There were 37 new COVID deaths reported […]
Town Board takes citizens’ approach to public comments
Jan. 19. By Dave Vieser. At their first meeting of 2022 last night, the new Cornelius Town Board adopted a number of changes to the manner in which they will conduct public meetings in the future. The changes grew out of concerns voiced by a number of residents over the past several years. —Previously, public […]
Gas leak fixed; Catawba back to normal
Jan. 19. UPDATED. A natural gas leak at the Cain Center for the Arts construction site has been fixed overnight. Catawba Avenue was blocked off at Town Hall around 5 pm. Construction workers are showing up for a normal, albeit cold, day. Traffic overnight was re-directed behind the 3-story live-work units on Catawba. Residents said […]
Weekly Planner Jan. 18-23: Here’s the scheduled events
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: Jan. 18 and 20 Open Track Nights on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8 pm. James Hoyt Wilhelm Park’s 1/4-mile walking track will be […]
New noise ordinance comes before Town Board tonight
Jan. 18. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius commissioners will be asked to ratify modifications to noise ordinances at tonight’s Town Board meeting. The changes would bring the town into line with limits used statewide, according to Deputy Town Manager Wayne Herron. “By matching everyone else, it sets a standard that has been deemed acceptable by the […]
3rd-grade class project nets support for LKN Lucky Cats. Next up: Dogs, horses
Jan. 18. Third graders at Community School of Davidson (CSD) held a cat food and linen drive for Lake Norman Lucky Cats. It all began when a third-grader named Anabel was inspired to make a difference in her community by the CSD’s cherished “Shooting Star” theme song. Written by former music teacher Laurie Loomer, the […]
