Cornelius News
Davidson wins ‘Mayor’s Fitness Challenge’
April 27. More than 1,200 Lake Norman people participated in the first-ever Mayors’ Fitness Challenge. Davidson won “Most Fit Town” honors, while Cornelius placed second; Huntersville; third; and Mooresville, fourth. All this in the midst of a global pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control says the majority of COVID-19-related deaths in the U.S. have occurred […]
During State of the State address, governor will highlight those who went the extra mile
April 26. Gov. Roy Cooper’s third State of the State address tonight will recognize nine North Carolinians for stepping up to help their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The past year has tested every person in our state and I have been so inspired by the resilience, innovation and support for one another that North […]
COVID-19 update April 26
April 26. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 1,334 new cases of COVID-19 statewide and 37 coronavirus deaths in North Carolina from Friday to today. Hospitalizations The NCDHHS today reported 1,067 people hospitalized statewide due to COVID-19, down from 1,145 on Friday and 1,096 exactly one week ago. Deaths In Mecklenburg […]
COVID-19 update April 23
April 23. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 2,167 new cases of COVID-19 statewide. The median number of new cases statewide during the past seven business days (2,359) is now running 12 percent above the median number of new cases over the past 31 business days (2,105), based […]
Good news from Cain Center: Construction will cost $2MM less than expected
April 23. By Dave Yochum. The winning bid for construction of the $25 million Cain Center for the Arts in downtown Cornelius has come in at $16 million—some $2 million less than expected. The winning bidder, Charlotte-based Edifice General Contractors, is one of the top commercial builders in the Southeast and one of the top […]
Register for Davidson’s Community Conversations About Mental Health
April 23. The Town of Davidson’s Mental Health Committee is hosting “Let’s Talk: Community Conversations About Mental Health” in three-sessions, and community residents are invited to participate. The committee was created in October 2020 and is composed of community members, town employees and community members. The committee’s goal, as it works closely with Davidson LifeLife, […]
Earth Day: Cornelius student wins Boomerang Water design contest
April 22. Gianna Ziegler, an 11th grader at the Community School of Davidson, has won Boomerang Water’s bottle design contest. The buildings in the Cornelius student’s illustration represent actual structures in Davidson. Her Earth Day-inspired artwork will be featured on 2,000 limited edition glass bottles of Boomerang Water. Craft water in bottles Boomerang is a […]
COVID-19 update April 20
April 22. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 2,236 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, the largest increase since Friday April 16. There were 25 new deaths statewide attributed to the coronavirus in today’s NCDHHS report. Hospitalizations The NCDHHS reported 1,149 people hospitalized statewide due to COVID-19, down from 1,168 yesterday Testing […]
Cooper will lift most COVID-19 restrictions by June 1
April 21. By Dave Yochum. With plentiful vaccine supplies, Gov. Roy Cooper this afternoon said he is planning to lift most COVID-19 restrictions by June 1, including social distancing and restrictions on indoor dining, bars and concert venues. But not the mask mandate. “Until enough of us are protected by the vaccine, we need to […]
COVID-19 update April 21
April 21. The median of new COVID-19 cases over the past seven days (2,434) statewide is 15.25 percent ahead of the median of the past 31 days (2,112), based on data from Johns Hopkins University. Medians are calculated on business days, skipping Saturday and Sunday when the NC Dept. of Health does not report COVID-19 […]
