Cornelius News
COVID-19 update March 31
March 31. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,929 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 914,132 statewide since the outbreak began a year ago. Thirty-six percent of NC adults have been partially vaccinated; 22.5 percent have been fully vaccinated. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations rose to 955, up from 924 hospitalized on […]
Sharrows could enhance safety on Jetton
March 31. Cornelius officials are considering measures to enhance safety for bikers and motorists at the intersection of Jetton Road and Charles Town Lane. One of the ideas under consideration is the addition of sharrows in the eastbound lane of Jetton Road. Sharrows are diagrams embedded in the pavement to be used in situations where […]
Planning Board revisits Rural Preservation
March 30. By Dave Vieser. Changes to the town’s Rural Preservation Zone were approved by a 6-1 margin at a special meeting of the Cornelius Planning Board last night. The new zoning, if approved as part of the Land Use plan, would increase the density for this part of town. Under the changes, the allowed […]
March 30 COVID update: 22% of NC adults fully vaccinated
March 30. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,370 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 912,203 statewide since the outbreak began a year ago. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations rose to 924, up from 873 on Monday. Deaths There have been a total of 12,087 COVID-19 related deaths statewide, up two from […]
Quick pop-up: Hop into Spring 4-6 pm today!
March 30. The town’s Hop into Spring/Hop Along the Bunny Trail event, which was called off Saturday because of stormy weather, will be held between 4 pm and 6 pm TODAY at Town Hall. The public is invited to drive by to pick up some goodies, including a Take Home Egg Hunt Kit, a Take […]
Birkdale comeback is under way
March 30. Birkdale Village takes a big step back to normalcy May 7 with the reopening of the Regal Theater. Meanwhile, the new owners of Birkdale Village plan to launch ongoing events like open-air yoga, live music and playtime. Tickets for April’s events require a personal social distance ring ($5 for yoga, $25 for Friday night […]
Hough High Lacrosse made it to State Championships
March 30. The Hough High Huskies made it to the State Lacrosse Championships over the weekend having defeated Lake Norman High School last Wednesday 13-5. But the Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders beat Hough 14-5. Hough, which is coached by Adam Olmstead, had a 13-3 season this year. Raleigh’s Cardinal Gibbons was the defending North Carolina 4A […]
Sen. Tillis will undergo surgery for prostate cancer
March 29. US Sen. Thom Tillis, the former Cornelius town commissioner who won reelection to the US Senate last fall, will undergo surgery for prostate cancer next week. “Next week, I will have surgery in North Carolina to treat prostate cancer,” he said. “I am in the hands of outstanding medical professionals and expect to […]
March 29 COVID update; hospitalizations fall to 873
March 29. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,372 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 910,833 statewide since the outbreak began a year ago. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations fell to 873 statewide, down from 933 on Friday. Deaths There have been a total of 12,085 COVID-19 related deaths statewide, up 249 […]
Tax increase appears unlikely
March 28. It’s number-crunching time at Town Hall as key town staff members and elected officials put together the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. It is expected to be unveiled by the town manager in early May and goes into effect July 1. The FY21 budget, in excess of $24 million, ends June 30. The new […]
