Cornelius News
COVID update: Hospitalizations fall for 8th straight day
Oct. 29. COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen an eighth straight day to 1,335 statewide, according to today’s NC Dept. of Health & Human Services coronavirus update. The volume of new cases in today’s report eased to 2,366 from 2,493 new cases yesterday. Today’s volume is more in line with the early days of the Delta spike, […]
Weekly planner: Oct. 28-Nov. 3
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 dates for future events you need to register for in advance. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Oct. […]
Should I take my kids trick-or-treating?
Oct. 28. Experts say yes, you can take your kids trick-or-treating, but there are some caveats. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky recommended trick-or-treating outside, but urged people to avoid crowds and packed Halloween parties. You should also avoid direct contact with trick-or-treaters. • Give out treats outdoors, if possible. • Set […]
Developer Jake Palillo offers to pay to move Confederate monument
Oct. 27. By Dave Yochum. More than a century and a half after the Civil War ended, Cornelius developer Jake Palillo has offered to foot the bill to move the Confederate monument in front of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Palillo said this morning he will also pay to store the 110-year-old statue and pedestal. […]
Is W. Catawba widening in the fast lane? Maybe not.
Oct. 26. By Dave Vieser. News that West Catawba Avenue Phase II widening would be done a year sooner, appears to be a false alarm. The project will be completed as planned in 2027, not 2026. In a newsletter to residents, emailed on Sunday Oct. 24, the town said “one project that has moved up […]
6 first responders receive Public Safety awards from LKN Chamber
Oct. 25. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce recently honored six first responders from Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville at their annual Public Safety Luncheon. The most outstanding officer from each North Mecklenburg department was selected by their respective chief. The 2021 winners were: Cpl. Bradley Nichols, Cornelius Police Department; Cpl. Anthony Better, Davidson Police Department; […]
Tentative maps come out for redistricting; Cornelius could be split in 2; hearings tomorrow
Oct. 25. By Dave Vieser. GOP-drawn redistricting maps released thus far could split Cornelius in half, placing much of the town in Republican Vicki Sawyer’s district rather than Natasha Marcus, the Democrat who represents Senate District 41. Sawyer represents NC Senate District 34, which covers southern Iredell County as well as Yadkin County. The maps […]
Last week of Early Voting under way at Town Hall, 6 other locations
Oct. 25. As the last full week of Early Voting gets under way at seven Mecklenburg locations, Cornelius Town Hall is tops in votes cast county-wide. Early voting began Oct. 18 at the Mecklenburg Board of Elections office. As of Sunday afternoon, a total of 560 people had cast their ballots at Town Hall, with […]
Laketoberfest Saturday afternoon at Bailey Park
Oct. 23. Laketoberfest comes back for another round today at Bailey Road Park. The event features not just local beers, but live performances and a variety of food trucks. Admission, parking and shuttle service are free. The event, which was cancelled due to COVID last year, runs from 4 pm to 9 pm. Participating breweries […]
COVID update Oct. 22: NC positivity rate under 5%
Oct. 22. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported COVID-19 hospitalizations under 2,000 for a fifth straight day. The volume of cases eased to 2,609, down from 3,003 yesterday. There are 1,693 North Carolinians hospitalized, down from 3,400 hospitalized on Sept. 22. Meanwhile, Politico is reporting that the director of the Centers […]
