Cornelius News
List of Easter services
April 2. Many churches have returned to in-person worship with varying capacity, and face mask and social distancing restrictions, while maintaining online options. Please check websites for online availability and advance in-person registration where required. Here is a list of services in Cornelius, unless noted: Bethel Presbyterian Church 19920 Bethel Church Road, 704-892-0546 Easter: Sunrise […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations March 24-30
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210324051 Fraud 16642 Amberside Rd East 09:18:00 03/24/21 ASN Ferguson, William 210324096 Larceny 22327 Torrence Chapel Rd 14:36:00 03/24/21 ASN Golden, Kelly 210326030 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 06:39:00 03/26/21 ASN Home Depot 210326042 Larceny Vehicle 18627 Northline Dr 08:51:00 03/26/21 ASN Johnson, […]
Density increase on town board Monday agenda
April 2. By Dave Vieser. A proposed six-fold increase in the number of homes permitted per acre in the town’s rural preservation area will be voted on by the Town Board Monday April 5. The higher density has been recommended by the Town’s Planning Board with only one member opposed. “The Commissioners and the Planning […]
April Fools contest winners
April 2. There were four winners in yesterday’s pop-up contest to find the three truly fake April Fools news stories on our web site. Congratulations to Melissa Moser, who was the first to reply with all three headlines. She wins dinner for four at Kat’s Seafood Kitchen. Next up were Steve Rowland, Lindsay Bleam and […]
Maintain social distance with these 3 outdoor activities
April 1. By Henry Moore. After a scary year that involved lockdowns and quarantines, reopening is well under way. That means it’s an excellent time to rediscover the outdoors! Of course, you still want to stay safe while interacting with others, and social distancing is still very much recommended. The good news is that some […]
COVID update April 1
April 1. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 2,027 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 916,159 statewide since the outbreak began a year ago. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations rose to 985, up from 955 hospitalized as of yesterday. Deaths There were 24 new deaths yesterday related to COVID-19 statewide, for a […]
‘Hooked on Cornelius’ April 17
April 1. Hooked on Cornelius returns April 17 for kids aged seven to 12 with sessions available at 10 am or 11 am. Registration opens today April 1 to Cornelius residents and April 5 to the general public. The Cornelius PARC Department and Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists will have fishing equipment available to use during […]
Senior pickleballers will not be charged
April 1. Police say eight elderly pickleball players will not be charged with assault after apparently attacking much younger tennis players at the Bradley Creek Tennis Courts in Cornelius Tuesday. Law enforcement officials said the incident happened after the college-age tennis players caused the pickleballers to go into their “pudding time” at the K&W Cafeteria […]
Big Day at the Lake aiming for July 24
March 31. Big Day at the Lake looks like it will be back this summer—July 24 to be exact, but somewhat streamlined. The event, which supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas, brings Boat Hosts and at-risk children together for a fun day on Lake Norman. The traditional picnic for 600 or more participants […]
Pickleball article nets letter about tennis
March 31. LETTER TO THE EDITOR. Recently, you published an article about pickleball. While it is definitely a growing sport, a recent study by the Physical Activity Council shows tennis is growing faster and is much larger. According to this study tennis participation grew 22% or roughly 4.0 million people. This same study shows pickleball […]
