Cornelius News
Hope House to celebrate opening of the Cottages of Lindquist Glen
Sept 24. Hope House will host an open house in Huntersville from noon to 2 pm on Saturday, Oct. 2 to tour the new Cottages of Lindquist Glen. The cottages enhance the Hope House Foundation’s mission to provide transitional housing and supportive services to women and children who are experiencing homelessness In our community. The […]
COVID update Sept. 23: A new death in Davidson, first since Feb. 12
Sept. 23. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services reported 5,953 new cases of the coronavirus and 71 new deaths statewide compared to 6,288 new cases yesterday and 130 deaths yesterday due to the coronavirus. One of the new COVID deaths was in Davidson, its first since Feb. 12. Hospitalizations Hospitalizations fell to 3,231 […]
Online comments OK again at town board hearings
Sept. 23. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board will again accept citizen comments on public hearings via email, beginning with the Monday October 4 Meeting. The town had previously accepted such email comments during the COVID crisis up until a few months ago. “The Town wants to provide this option for folks who are […]
Get your fall groove on
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. The CDC is recommending social distancing or, when not possible, wearing face masks that cover the nose and mouth. With the delta variant spreading and hospitals filling up, check on […]
Novant Health launches COVID Care at Home
Sept. 23. On-demand virtual visits and in-home support will enable some COVID-19 patients to leave hospital sooner. At a time when surging COVID-19 hospitalizations are putting great strain on health care systems across the country, Novant Health today announced the implementation of a new digital health program designed to help relieve the pressure on acute […]
Get your dog on: The Wiener Races are back
Sept. 23. Mooresville will soon be going to the dogs as zippy Dachshunds vie for glory and treats in downtown Mooresville during the 2021 Wiener Races. This year’s event will take place Saturday, Oct. 2 from 2 pm until 6 pm in the grassy lot on the corner of East Center Street and North Church […]
COVID-19 update Sept. 22
Sept. 22. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting 6,288 new cases of the coronavirus statewide and 130 new deaths statewide since yesterday. Hospitalizations Hospitalizations fell to 3,400 statewide, down 64 from Tuesday’s NCDHHS report. Testing Positive tests are running at 11.4 percent statewide, in line with the past week. Mecklenburg County’s […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Sept. 15-21
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Sept. 22 Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210916122 B&E Residential 21123 Brinkley St 9/16/21 10:05 ASN McFalls, Rebecca 210916210 B&E Other 19608 Liverpool Py 9/16/21 16:42 ASN Hunt, Latasha 210917064 B&E Vehicle 19501 Statesville Rd 9/17/21 4:47 ASN Thompkins, Timothy 210917087 B&E Vehicle 19031 Long […]
Business incubator, First Turn Innovations, ready to roll in Cornelius
Sept. 21. The owner of one of the largest employers in Cornelius is opening a business incubator in about 5,000 square feet of space on Treynorth Drive. Champion Tire CEO Kevin Mahl says First Turn Innovations will provide space for aspiring entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life through access to industry-specific development resources and […]
Town board splits 3-2 on approach to development on W. Catawba
Sept. 21. By Dave Vieser. Amendments to the town’s Land Use Plan barely passed at Monday’s Town Board Meeting with a 3-2 split among Cornelius commissioners. The specific item under consideration, which passed by a 3-2 margin, would permit consideration of buildings with a height of between 26 feet and 42 feet on a portion […]
