Cornelius News
Book a time to discuss the library of the future
Jan. 29. What does a 21st century library look like? Is there a gap in how the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library serves your needs? What opportunities exist for CML to better serve residents? CML wants your thoughts and opinions as it develops a Facilities Master Plan to help guide investment during the next 10-15 years. There […]
NCDHHS coronavirus data for Jan. 29
Jan. 29. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services reported 6,959 new cases of the coronavirus today, as well as 111 new deaths due to COVID-19. Locally, mass vaccination events are under way at the Cabarrus Arena in Concord and at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Both events are fully booked. Hospitalizations The […]
New car dealership planned for Chartown
Jan. 29. By Dave Vieser. The first of two public hearings on a rezoning which could clear the way for expansion of Lake Norman Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep in Cornelius along Chartown near I-77 will be conducted Monday Feb. 1, beginning at 6 pm. The expansion, on 30 acres of vacant land, would include a new showroom and […]
Volume of daily new COVID cases this past week down 11.7% from past month
Jan. 27. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services reported 6,490 new cases of the coronavirus today, along with 131 new deaths due to COVID-19. The median number of new daily cases during the past week (6,096) is 11.7 percent below the median daily volume (6,811) over the past month, based on data from […]
NC No. 8 in terms of coronavirus restrictions, but is it paying off?
Jan. 28. By Dave Yochum. North Carolina is the eighth-most restrictive state when it comes to coronavirus restrictions, according to a WalletHub study which compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 14 key metrics, including whether restaurants are open, face mask requirements and workplace temperature screenings. The COVID Tracking Project, which is […]
Refresher: Here’s what’s in the Modified Stay at Home Order
Jan. 28. With more than 3,300 people hospitalized in North Carolina due to the coronavirus and the percentage of positive tests in double digits, the Modified Stay At Home Order requiring people to be at home from 10 pm to 5 am has been extended by Gov. Roy Cooper. Here are some of the parts […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Jan. 20-26
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210120087 B&E Vehicle 17111 Statesville Rd 15:17:19 01/20/21 ASN Stephans, David 210120095 Larceny Vehicle 18724 Statesville Rd 16:37:00 01/20/21 ASN Peace, James 210121045 Larceny 18501 Victoria Bay Dr 10:29:30 01/21/21 ASN Hatfield, William 210121048 Larceny 18109 Harbor Mist Rd 11:00:00 01/21/21 ASN […]
Gov. extends ‘stay-at-home’ order another month
Jan. 27. Gov. Roy Cooper has once again extended the modified “Stay at Home” order that was set to expire tomorrow. The new executive order comes as the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services reports that coronavirus numbers are leveling off. Nevertheless, the order requires people to stay at home between the hours of […]
NCDHHS coronavirus data for Jan. 27
Jan. 27. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 5,587 new cases of the coronavirus statewide. The median number of new cases during the past week is 5.8 percent below the median volume during the past month, based on data from Johns Hopkins University. Hospitalizations The NCDHHS today reported 3,305 people hospitalized […]
Legal counsel says Town shouldn’t revisit cell tower vote
Jan. 27. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius will not reconsider the recent approval of the 199-foot Cottonwood cell tower near Jetton Road. “The Town has been advised by legal counsel not to take this matter up again,” said Town Manager Andrew Grant without specifying whether they could legally do so. In an email sent out earlier […]
