Cornelius News
Davidson Run for Green is Oct. 2
Aug. 23. Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) will hold the 16th annual Run For Green in downtown Davidson on Saturday, Oct. 2. The race, with 5K, 10K and half-marathon events, showcases several neighborhoods and popular greenways, wildlife corridors, and Treasure Trees. They had 900 runners in 2019; last year’s event was virtual due to COVID> “While […]
Novant Health updates visitor restrictions at hospitals
Aug. 23. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our communities, Novant Health is adjusting its visitor restrictions to help protect the health and safety of our patients and team members. As of Tuesday, Aug. 24, all patients except those with COVID-19 or who are patients under investigation for COVID-19, may have one overnight visitor. All […]
Afghan family of six will start a new life in Cornelius
Aug. 20. By Dave Yochum. Cornelius is rallying behind an Afghan family of six that has been evacuated from Kabul by the US State Dept. They will move into an apartment in Cornelius next week. The family includes an interpreter—a 37-year-old father—who assisted US forces and the CIA. Meredith Romley organized a GoFundMe account for […]
Weekend best bets include concerts, a play and a back-to-school bash
Aug. 20. Here is what’s going on around Lake Norman this weekend. Aug. 20 Davidson College Theatre Department 7:30 pm. “The Refugees” in which Greek tragedy collides with the present day in this swift, whimsical, impassioned play about a wealthy land grappling with a refugee crisis. Cunningham Theatre Center CUNN-115 Barber Theatre at Davidson College. Tickets […]
COVID update Aug. 20
Aug. 20. As Novant Health reports a 1,600 percent increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased again. They’re at 3,147 statewide, more than four times higher than July 20, one month ago. The NCDHHS today reported 6,631 new cases statewide. Novant, meanwhile, said […]
Cornelius Police suspend fingerprinting service
Because of the rising number of COVID -19 cases, the Cornelius Police Department is temporarily suspending fingerprinting until further notice. Fingerprints are sometimes required for job applicants or new hires in certain industries.
Back-to-school tips for parents, commuters and other drivers on the road
Aug. 20. The American Red Cross/Greater Carolinas offers these reminders to commuters and other drivers as the school year begins. Drivers: Slow down Drivers should be aware that children are out walking or biking to school and slow down, especially in residential areas and school zones. Motorists should know what the yellow and red bus […]
World Honey Bee Day: A holiday to buzz about
Aug. 20. Tomorrow is a celebration of honey bees. World Honey Bee Day on the third Saturday in August and recognizes both the honey bee and the beekeepers who tend the hives. It also encourages everyone to enjoy and buy locally grown honey. Another important part of the day includes learning about honey bees and […]
Davidson Commissioners opt for immediate indoor mask mandate
Aug. 19. By Dave Yochum. After an hours’ worth of discussion Thursday evening, the Davidson Town Board voted 5-0 to enact a town-wide mask mandate. They considered waiting to begin the indoor mask mandate on Monday, and then Friday at 5 pm, but agreed it was urgent for the sake of public health for masking […]
Atrium medical complex could jump-start I-77 ‘flyover’
Aug. 19 By Dave Vieser. UPDATED 2 pm. The planned Atrium hospital and medical complex between Hwy. 21 and I-77 south of Westmoreland may speed up a new east/west “flyover” which will traverse I-77. The Bailey Road flyover would run from Hwy. 21 over I-77 to the yet-to-be-built Northcross Road extension west of the interstate. […]
