Cornelius News
Nov. 26-28: Make your plans for the weekend
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: Saturday, Nov. 27 10th Annual Light Up Cornelius 4-7 pm behind Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. Attendees can enjoy community group performances, […]
COVID update Nov. 23: Meck positivity rate 6.1%
Nov. 23. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported fewer new coronavirus cases, but an increase in the number of those hospitalized as well as positivity rates statewide and in Mecklenburg County. There were 1,289 new COVID cases in today’s NCDHHS report, down from 1,383 new cases yesterday and 2,401 reported Friday. […]
Video: Novant’s epidemiologist on masking, COVID trends pre-Thanksgiving
Nov. 23. COVID trends are up, more like August when the Delta variant was starting to wreak havoc with hospitals nationwide. But Dr. David Priest, chief epidemiology officer at Novant Health, says it’s fine to go maskless during Thanksgiving celebrations indoors if everyone is vaccinated. Over the last 14 days COVID hospitalizations are up 7 […]
Is a moratorium in Cornelius a real possibility?
Nov. 22. By Dave Vieser. People concerned about the number of residential projects approved in Cornelius during the past several years have suggested that the town should impose a building moratorium to put the brakes on new construction. In fact, the four successful challengers who were elected to the Town Board pledged to call a […]
Weekly planner: Nov. 22-28
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: Nov. 22 Organ at Davidson: Simon Templet 7:30 – 9 pm. Organ at Davidson welcomes 17-year-old high school senior Simon Templet from New […]
Cornelius Animal Shelter will get a garage, thanks to donations
Nov. 19. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board approved plans for a $209,000 garage at the Animal Shelter on Meridian Street. The shelter was constructed in 2009, and while the original design of the building included an attached garage, budget constraints at that time prevented the construction, according to Tyler Beardsley, assistant to the […]
Local turkey news, pie update
Nov. 19. By Cornelius T. O’ Day. [Updated 2 pm] The classic Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends will cost 14 percent more this year according to the Farm Bureau, but there are some local deals on turkeys. We ran out to four Cornelius groceries this morning—anything with food and we’re on the case—and found […]
Best weekend options for Saturday, Sunday: Nov. 20-21
Nov. 19. This is the last weekend of the Carolina Renaissance Festival and trees are being lit in Birkdale Village and LangTree. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Saturday Lighting of Birkdale Village Get in the holiday spirit with festive music, holiday performances and activities for the whole family. From Santa’s arrival to the […]
Weather outlook: Cool, warmer, cold, warm…and a perfect T-Day
Nov. 19. The cold front that raced through our region Thursday brought perfect conditions for windsurfing off Ramsey Creek Park and Jetton Park. Art director Jason Benavides caught this picture from his vantage point on the beach at Jetton Park. Temps were in the mid-70s across the Charlotte region. Look for much cooler temps today […]
COVID update Nov. 18: Statewide positivity rate falls, Mecklenburg holds at 5.5% average
Nov. 18. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 2,392 new cases of the coronavirus statewide. The statewide positive test rate fell back to 5 percent, from 6.1 percent, from 7.8 percent yesterday. Earlier this month, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners lowered the threshold for lifting the county’s mask mandate. Once […]
