Cornelius News
Weekend Planner Jan. 28-30: History, theater, music and fitness all on tap
Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Friday Jan. 28 Music 8:30 pm. Dani Kerr. $5 cover charge at the door. BoatYard Lake Norman, 18418 Statesville Rd. Jan. 28-30 CLT Independence Friendlies Soccer Tournament Application deadline Jan. 15. Elligible Teams: U11 – U19 Boys and Girls. In Cornelius, Huntersville, Mooresville. Jan. 28 – Feb. 6 […]
COVID update Jan. 28: Hospitalizations fall
Jan. 28. COVID-related hospitalizations statewide may have finally peaked. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting that hospitalizations fell by 74 to 5,084 today. It’s the first time in more than a month that the daily coronavirus head count has fallen. On Dec. 1, there were 1,157 North Carolinians hospitalized due to […]
At-home COVID-19 test kits to be distributed Jan. 29
Jan. 27. Mecklenburg County residents who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and are unable to access a local testing site or purchase at-home test kits, Mecklenburg County Public Health will provide a limited number of free at-home test kits 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. The area distribution site is at J.M. Alexander Middle School, […]
All welcome to Black History Month Celebration events in Huntersville
Jan. 27. Huntersville Parks & Recreation Department and the Mecklenburg County’s David B. Waymer Recreation Center will celebrate Black History Month with events on Mondays during the month of February. Each Monday at 2 pm, a different Black History Program will be highlighted at the David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville. The […]
COVID update Jan. 27
Jan. 27. COVID-related hospitalizations statewide rose to 5,158 in today’s coronavirus update from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services. The NCDHHS also reported 77 new COVID deaths New cases There were 28,753 new cases in today’s report. Positivity rate The statewide COVID positivity rate is 30.1 percent according to NCDHHS. —In Mecklenburg, the […]
Million-dollar home sales
Here are recent home sales over $1 million in Cornelius, as reported by the Register of Deeds $3,100,000: 19339 Peninsula Shores Dr. $1,575,000: 17611 Springwinds Dr. $1,507,000: 17325 Connor Quay $1,225,000: 18512 Square Sail Rd. $3,550,000: 21123 Torrence Chapel $3,750,000: 19801 Bustle Rd.
By the numbers: Ada Jenkins
Jan. 26. COVID-19 stresses everyone, especially those who were already on the edge of economic stability. The Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson mission is to help those in poverty break the cycle and gain economic independence. The Center has become a resource hub for Davidson, Cornelius and Huntersville and a well-respected model for community centers […]
COVID-19 update Jan. 25: Hospitalizations surpass 5,000 but new cases fall
Jan. 25. COVID-related hospitalizations statewide broke through the 5,000 mark in today’s coronavirus update from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services. There are 5,055 North Carolinians hospitalized with the coronavirus, a record. Deaths There were 46 new COVID deaths reported by the NCDHHS today statewide. New cases There were 13,017 new cases in […]
Big Day at the Lake back July 16, complete with picnic at the Explorium
Jan. 25. Big Day at the Lake will be back this summer on July 16, with plans to bring back the picnic at the Duke Energy Explorium barring unforeseen circumstances. The event, which supports at-risk kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas, brings people together who wouldn’t otherwise come together for a full […]
Construction ahead: Where road work begins in 2022
Jan. 25. By Dave Vieser. First, the good news: Multiple road improvements are expected to begin in 2022—much of it involving relocating utilities. The bad news: Most of the projects will not be completed by year-end 2022 and the timeline may be extended even further if the NC Dept. of Transportation runs out of money. […]
