Cornelius News
COVID update: NC positivity rate 8.3%; Mecklenburg 6.4%
Nov. 29. As the World Health Organization warns countries that the omicron coronavirus variant will likely spread globally, the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported fewer North Carolinians hospitalized due to the pandemic, but a higher positivity rate both statewide and in Mecklenburg County. The NCDHHS at noon today reported 1,077 people […]
Today is deadline for families to sign up for Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays program
Nov. 29. If you are a family or know of someone that would like to be sponsored in the Cornelius Police Department’s Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays program, the deadline is today to complete the Family Adoption Information Form. The department has received plenty of responses from those interested in sponsoring a family, according to […]
Weekly planner: Nov. 29-Dec. 5
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Mondays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Nov. 29 – Dec. 10 Santa’s Mailbox Bring your letter for Santa to the Cornelius Arts Center and send it on an express […]
Residents urged to complete budget survey
Nov. 29. Once again, the town is conducting a Citizen Budget Survey to gauge how residents feel certain subjects that the elected leaders and town employees will consider when creating a budget. Last year, more than 1,100 people responded. The Top Five priorities were Public Safety, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and Economic Development. […]
Inside government: Town will take up penalties Dec. 20
Nov. 29. By Dave Vieser. A new law signed by Gov. Roy Cooper could have a significant impact on local laws adopted over the years by cities and towns throughout the state, including Cornelius. State aims to decriminalize laws The Criminal Justice Reform Act requires municipalities to amend any local laws which have had criminal […]
COVID update Nov. 24: Meck positivity rate 6%
Nov. 24. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 2,318 new coronavirus cases, as well as 1,113 people hospitalized statewide with the coronavirus. Positive test rate The statewide positive test rate was reported at 5.9 percent; in Mecklenburg, 6 percent. Deaths The NCDHHS today also reported 34 new COVID-related deaths statewide. There […]
Nov. 26-28: Make your plans for the weekend
Trying to figure out what to do? This calendar, published weekly on Mondays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Saturday, Nov. 27 10th Annual Light Up Cornelius 4-7 pm behind Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. Attendees can enjoy community group performances, […]
COVID update Nov. 23: Meck positivity rate 6.1%
Nov. 23. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported fewer new coronavirus cases, but an increase in the number of those hospitalized as well as positivity rates statewide and in Mecklenburg County. There were 1,289 new COVID cases in today’s NCDHHS report, down from 1,383 new cases yesterday and 2,401 reported Friday. […]
Video: Novant’s epidemiologist on masking, COVID trends pre-Thanksgiving
Nov. 23. COVID trends are up, more like August when the Delta variant was starting to wreak havoc with hospitals nationwide. But Dr. David Priest, chief epidemiology officer at Novant Health, says it’s fine to go maskless during Thanksgiving celebrations indoors if everyone is vaccinated. Over the last 14 days COVID hospitalizations are up 7 […]
Is a moratorium in Cornelius a real possibility?
Nov. 22. By Dave Vieser. People concerned about the number of residential projects approved in Cornelius during the past several years have suggested that the town should impose a building moratorium to put the brakes on new construction. In fact, the four successful challengers who were elected to the Town Board pledged to call a […]
