Cornelius News
COVID-19 update: New case count remains above 4,000 for a second day
Aug. 6. North Carolina on Friday reported another big daily increase in new COVID-19 cases statewide: 4,506 new cases, up from 4,331 new COVID-19 cases yesterday. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services says statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are at 1,715, roughly triple mid-July levels. Positive testing statewide is at 10.6 percent, more […]
The little Venus flytrap, native to NC, needs a leg up
Aug. 6. By Dave Yochum. The Venus flytrap—the iconic carnivorous plant that traps insects in its leaves—is at risk of becoming extinct. They’ve been in all kinds of movies, from Nosferatu (1922) to Little Shop of Horrors (1986) but who knew Venus flytraps hailed from North Carolina? Turns out, they only appear naturally within a […]
An unlicensed driver struck teen cyclist on Jetton
Aug. 6. By Dave Vieser. It was an unlicensed driver who struck a teenage girl last week in the crosswalk on Jetton at the park. Nelder Andres Lainezcruz of Charlotte received a citation from the Cornelius Police Dept. for not having a license. She told police that she looked in her rear view mirror and […]
COVID-19 update: More than 4,000 new cases
Aug. 5. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting 4,331 new COVID-19 cases statewide, with the median number of new cases over the past seven business days running 213 percent ahead of the past 30 days. (See chart, data from Johns Hopkins) “New cases of COVID-19 are on the rise and most […]
Peaceful rally-goers, mayor call for removal of Confederate Monument
Aug. 5. By Dave Yochum. About 100 peaceful demonstrators rallied behind Cornelius Town Hall yesterday evening and then marched with a police escort to the site of the Confederate Monument in front of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. They carried signs reading “Take it down,” “No justice, no peace” and “Don’t celebrate a heritage of […]
Events for week starting Friday, Aug. 6
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. Submit your entertainment and event news to corneliustoday@gmail.com. We’ve included some additional dates for events you need to register for in advance. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Aug. […]
COVID update Aug. 4: Over 12% positive
Aug. 4. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Wednesday reported 3,413 new cases of the coronavirus, the greatest single-day increase since mid-February. Hospitalizations due to COVID climbed to 1,580 today up from a total of 1,465 yesterday. It’s the highest number hospitalized since late February. There were 21 new COVID deaths statewide in […]
Rally at Town Hall, march to Confederate monument begins at 7 pm
July 29. By Dave Yochum. A community organization with roots in the local faith community will hold a rally in front of Cornelius Town Hall followed by a march to the Confederate monument in front of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church on Aug. 4, the anniversary of the monument’s dedication 111 years ago. Unity in […]
COVID update Aug. 3: 58% of NC adults fully vaccinated
Aug. 3. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Tuesday reported 2,188 new cases of the coronavirus statewide as well as a total of 1,465 hospitalizations due to COVID. Hospitalizations due to COVID are 25 percent ahead of the statewide total on Friday July 30. There were nine new COVID deaths statewide in Tuesday’s […]
Hotel, conference center, apartments coming before Planning Board
Aug. 4. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board will conduct a public review of a major development project known as Sefton Park on Monday Aug. 9 starting at 6:30 pm. South Carolina-based Shaw Resources wants to build 344 apartment units, 7,800 square feet of commercial space and a hotel and conference center on 10 […]
