Cornelius News
3-judge panel rules NC redistricting maps can stand; appeal likely
Jan. 12. By Dave Vieser. A bipartisan three judge panel has unanimously ruled that the state primary may proceed with the new maps designed by the State Legislature which has a Republican majority. The panel composed of two Republicans and one Democrat stated that the process of designing the new districts was by its nature […]
Appalachian State students whipsawed over conflicting COVID messages from faculty, administration
Jan. 12. By Joe Killian/NC Policy Watch. Students at Appalachian State University in Boone are getting conflicting messages from faculty and administrators as tensions over the university’s handling of COVID-19 in the spring semester boil over. In an open letter to students sent Sunday evening, Richard Rheingans, a professor in the Department of Sustainable Development, wrote the […]
Property taxes more than likely to stay flat in 2022; reval next year
Jan.11. By Dave Yochum. It’s looking like a multimillion-dollar budget boost—due to COVID-induced belt-tightening and under-estimating town revenue—will keep a lid on possible property tax increases in 2022. “Based on all of my early meetings with town management and our new board members, I’m pleased to report that citizens can expect NO tax increase for […]
What’s one thing you learned in 2021 that you will use in 2022?
We asked Cornelius residents that question and got variety of cool answers. 2021 taught us a lot of things about social media, mobs, democracy and the fact that all of us really can figure out how to move on and get along. This is what I learned in 2021: When you are an inept mechanic […]
Weekly planner Jan. 10-16: Music and more
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. 10 Organ at Davidson 7:30 pm. Organ at Davidson’s hosting of organ students continues with Christopher Pharo. Free with donations. Davidson College […]
Atrium epidemiologist: ‘Expect break-through cases’
Jan. 10. By Dave Yochum. With omicron as contagious as it appears, it may be best to avoid crowds even if you are vaccinated and boosted. “We have seen explosive increases in cases worldwide so far with this variant,” says Dr. Katie Passaretti, “and we are going to see an increase in cases here in […]
Omicron may inundate hospitals despite being less virulent
Jan. 10. By Dave Yochum. We have a less deadly, more contagious virus sweeping through the population, even among those who are vaccinated. While it is less virulent, everyone is getting it, which means co-morbidities will be part of the norm and “COVID” hospitalizations will spike. COVID hospitalizations have risen from about 40,000 nationally in […]
CMS revises schedule for high school graduations
Jan. 10. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced a revised schedule for end-of-year graduation. Ceremonies will be held from May 25-June 16. For the three Lake Norman area high schools, here’s the 2021-22 High School Graduation Schedule: Saturday, June 11, 12:30 pm. North Mecklenburg High at UNC Charlotte Halton Arena. Saturday, June 11, 8 pm. Hopewell High at […]
COVID update Jan. 7: New cases, hospitalizations, deaths
Jan. 7. The volume of new coronavirus cases today hit 28,474, more than 10 times the daily volume recorded in late November. COVID-related hospitalizations statewide rose to 3,474. Positivity rate The positivity rate statewide climbed to 31.2 percent. In Mecklenburg, the 14-day average positivity rate climbed to 24.5 percent. NC deaths There were 33 new […]
WFH? WTH! SRSLY.
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Jan. 7. The Mother of Dragons is returning to her office this month at 550 South Tryon Street. Because of COVID she has been working from home – or WFH as we apparently now call it – since March 16, 2020. That’s 22 months of WFH. Not that anyone’s […]
