Cornelius News
COVID-19 update July 12
July 12. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Monday reported 562 new COVID-19 cases statewide, as well as 16 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. Positive testing climbed from 3.1 percent Friday, to 4.5 percent statewide as of noon today. COVID hospitalizations rose to 448 today, from 418 in Friday’s report. Mecklenburg County […]
This is just a test!
July 12. More than five dozen warning sirens around the McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested for three minutes between 11 am and 1 pm this Wednesday, July 14. Some sirens may sound more than once. It may be disconcerting, but the tests are necessary in case there is an emergency. Public safety officials in […]
COVID-19 update July 9
July 9. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services on Friday reported 543 new COVID-19 cases statewide, down from 630 new cases yesterday. Positive testing, which climbed to 4.8 percent mid-week, fell to 3.1 percent today. COVID hospitalizations rose to 418 today, from 410 statewide in Thursday’s report. There were eight new deaths statewide […]
Lots to do this weekend and beyond
July 9. With a chance of showers through the weekend, check to make sure events are being held. 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 […]
Meck County restores $56 million in CMS funding
July 8. By Dave Yochum. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners have resolved their dispute over county funding for the 2021-2022 school year. It means county commissioners will remove the conditional-allocation restrictions placed on $56 million of the current appropriation, making the funds immediately available to CMS. In addition, […]
Help feed our furry friends
July 8. Ada Jenkins Center’s Loaves and Fishes needs food for furry friends. The food pantry is asking for donations of cat and dog food – either wet or dry. Please limit dog food bags to 3 – 5 pounds. You can drop off donations at the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., Davidson. Loaves […]
COVID-19 update July 8
July 8. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Thursday reported 630 new COVID-19 cases statewide, the largest daily increase since late May. Positive testing, which climbed to 4.8 percent yesterday, fell to 3.4 percent today. On July 1 it was 2 percent. COVID hospitalizations were at 410 statewide in today’s NCDHHS report, vs. […]
July 24 is officially ‘Big Day at the Lake Day’
July 7. By Dave Vieser. Mayor Woody Washam and the Town Board have officially proclaimed Saturday July 24 as Big Day at the Lake in Cornelius. The official proclamation adopted on July 6 said “Big Day at the Lake provides a day of fun for at-risk youngsters in Big Brothers and Big Sisters…and that Cornelius […]
Reserve at Smith Circle proposed for 3.9 acre property
July 7. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board heard from residents last night who were concerned about another infill proposal that would take down a stately home on Smith Circle. Steve Terpak is proposing 12 single-family homes on 3.9 acres at 19438 Smith Circle not far from Cornelius Elementary School. Terpak conducted a required […]
What’s on your mind? Traffic.
PERSON ON THE STREET | By Tonya Rivens July 7. Mark says it takes 10 minutes to get to exit 28 from his home then twenty minutes from exit 28 to Potts Barber shop @ 21234 Catawba Ave (downtown) during AM drive time. He feels traffic congestion will improve once commuters are made aware of […]
