Cornelius News
Funeral services today for Lenoir-Rhyne student; his father is pastor of Cornelius church
Dec. 2. Funeral services for the Lenoir-Rhyne University student athlete killed Nov. 20 in Hickory are 2 pm today with the wake at 1 pm at University City United Methodist Church. Omari Alexander, 19, is the son of Rev. Russell Alexander, pastor of Hunters Chapel United Methodist Church on John Connor Road. Omari was found […]
Cain Center for the Arts lands $2.5 million from NC budget
Dec. 1. [Update Dec. 2] By Dave Yochum. A $2.5 million allocation from the State of North Carolina for the Cain Center for the Arts—under construction right now in downtown Cornelius—brings the community gathering place and economic development engine closer to being fully funded. NC Rep. John Bradford was instrumental in getting the allocation in […]
COVID update Dec. 1: More than 3,000 new cases
Dec. 1. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services reported 3,039 new cases of the coronavirus, up from 1,755 new cases yesterday and 1,725 new cases reported on Monday after the holiday. The NCDHHS reported 2,318 cases on Nov. 24, the day before Thanksgiving. Hospitalizations There were 1,157 people hospitalized in North Carolina due […]
COVID update: NC, Meck positivity rates up again
Nov. 29. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,755 new cases of the coronavirus today, as positivity rates climbed again statewide and locally. There were 26 new COVID deaths statewide, including one in Cornelius. The NCDHHS at noon today reported the statewide positivity rate at 9.4 percent, up from 5 percent […]
Omicron is coming: Infectious disease expert recommends continued masking
Nov. 30. By Dave Yochum. Atrium infectious disease expert Dr. Christopher Ohl said during a news briefing that the latest COVID-19 variant took the scientific community by surprise. “Omicron pulled something over on us,” Ohl said. The omicron variant adds complexity to the coronavirus predictions for the upcoming winter months, Ohl said, but he predicted it […]
Dr. Cohen will step down as NCDHHS secretary
Nov. 30. NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. will be stepping down from the agency. Kody Kinsley, currently chief deputy secretary, will take her place beginning Jan. 1. Cohen has been a household word statewide since the pandemic began almost two years ago. “Mandy Cohen has shown extraordinary leadership […]
COVID update: NC positivity rate 8.3%; Mecklenburg 6.4%
Nov. 29. As the World Health Organization warns countries that the omicron coronavirus variant will likely spread globally, the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported fewer North Carolinians hospitalized due to the pandemic, but a higher positivity rate both statewide and in Mecklenburg County. The NCDHHS at noon today reported 1,077 people […]
Today is deadline for families to sign up for Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays program
Nov. 29. If you are a family or know of someone that would like to be sponsored in the Cornelius Police Department’s Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays program, the deadline is today to complete the Family Adoption Information Form. The department has received plenty of responses from those interested in sponsoring a family, according to […]
Weekly planner: Nov. 29-Dec. 5
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. 29 – Dec. 10 Santa’s Mailbox Bring your letter for Santa to the Cornelius Arts Center and send it on an express […]
Residents urged to complete budget survey
Nov. 29. Once again, the town is conducting a Citizen Budget Survey to gauge how residents feel certain subjects that the elected leaders and town employees will consider when creating a budget. Last year, more than 1,100 people responded. The Top Five priorities were Public Safety, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and Economic Development. […]
