Cornelius News
You can double your donation to Lake Norman Humane
Dec. 13. Despite the continued economic uncertainty of the pandemic, Lake Norman Humane has served more animals in need than ever before. Thanks to a pledge from Lake Norman Humane Board President Josh Tucker, all Hope for the Holidays donations will be matched up to $10,000. To date, Lake Norman Humane has cared for nearly […]
Mr. & Mrs. Claus were at Baileys Glen Christmas parade
Dec. 11. Bailey’s Glen residents and their children and grandchildren delighted in a Christmas parade featuring the Hough High Band, cheerleaders, dancers, elves and Santa and Mrs. Claus. [Ho ho ho, Rod and Jeanie Bratton!]
COVID update: Hospitalizations statewide at 1,493
Dec. 10. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 3,606 new COVID cases statewide, down from 4,153 new cases yesterday. Statewide hospitalizations climbed to 1,493, roughly 60 percent of year-ago levels. Positive tests The positive test rate statewide was 7.4 percent in today’s NCDHHS report. In Mecklenburg, 7.8 percent. Regional positivity The […]
At Lost Worlds Brewing, it’s all about building community
Nov. 10. By Tripp Liles. Starting a new business in the best of times is challenging but imagine starting a craft beer business during the onset of a global pandemic. That was the task faced by Dave Hamme, founder of Lost Worlds Brewing in Cornelius, who with a dedicated staff managed to not only survive […]
Come one and all to Mt. Zion UMC Christmas worship
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church invites everyone to worship at the church for Christmas All services will be held in the sanctuary at the church campus, 9600 Zion Ave., Cornelius. For more information visit www.mtzionumc.net. Dec. 12 Mt. Zion United MethodistChurch 8:30, 9:45 and 11 am. Advent Sermon Series – “How Did You Get in […]
Greenway officially opens with ceremony on Saturday
Dec. 9. The Town of Cornelius will dedicate the new McDowell Creek Greenway—Phase 2 runs from Magnolia Estates Drive to Westmoreland Road—at noon on Saturday. The ceremony will be at the trailhead near the Publix parking lot. What is it? For cyclists and walkers, it’s a safe route from the Publix area to Birkdale. (You […]
COVID update: New cases surpass 4,000
Dec. 9. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported more than 4,000 new COVID cases for the first time since the September delta spike. Today’s volume of new cases is 4,153—nearly double what was recorded on Monday of this week. Positive tests The positive test rate statewide was 7.1 percent. Regional positivity […]
With hundreds of vacancies, CMS announces employee incentives
Dec. 9. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education approved employee retention incentives of $2,500 for full-time employees during an emergency meeting yesterday. “We ask so much of our employees just in a normal year,” said Elyse Dashew, board chair. “But the past two years have been extraordinarily difficult ones for educators. We are thankful that […]
Falling leaves: The Town is on the job
Dec. 8. A third round of leaf collections take place this week, courtesy of the Town of Cornelius. Four trucks and crews are out and about on side streets–providing a service that’s rare locally. The Town of Davidson, for example, is providing free paper bags for residents for leaf pick-up. Billions and billions, presumably With […]
Fishing champ hosts tournament benefiting Warrior’s Journey
Dec. 8. Angler extraordinaire Hank Cherry of Lincolnton will host a special fishing tournament Dec. 11 for The Warrior’s Journey, an organization dedicated to serving military veterans and their families. The two-time Bassmaster Classic champion said the tournament winner is guaranteed a $5,000 purse. “The Warrior’s Journey gives everything they have to help serve so […]
