Cornelius News
NCDHHS: New coronavirus cases under 6,000 today
Jan. 11. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services reported 5,936 new cases of the coronavirus today, down from major spikes that occurred last week. On Thursday and Friday last week, there were more than 10,000 new cases each day. On Saturday, there were more than 11,000 new cases. Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 were […]
Wooden Stone will close in Davidson
Jan. 11. Wooden Stone, a mainstay of Davidson retail for years, is closing. The owners could not be reached for comment but an employee said the retailer, located at 445 S. Main, is closing because of the pandemic. The store specializes in a wide range of handcrafted objects, supporting the efforts of artists and craftspeople. […]
Davidson nail salon owner convicted of forced labor
Jan. 11. A federal jury in Charlotte found Thuy Tien Luong, 37, guilty of forced labor after finding that Luong “compelled the labor of one of her nail technicians” at a salon she owned and operated in Davidson. Eric Dreiband, assistant attorney general for the civil rights division, said human trafficking was involved, as well […]
Davidson may consider resolution condemning events in DC, legislators weigh in
Jan. 11. A baker’s dozen of Mecklenburg legislators has condemned President Trump’s actions after last Wednesday’s events unfolded, which included the death. “Our Republic was wounded this week. Americans must now work to heal those wounds and those responsible must be held accountable,” the legislators said in a prepared statement. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick […]
Large mixed-use development planned
Jan. 8. By Dave Vieser. Developers Jack and Don Shaw will conduct a virtual community meeting via Zoom Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 2 pm to outline the details of a large mixed-use development called Sefton Park. It is planned for 10 acres of vacant land located just west of Liverpool and south of West Catawba […]
BofA branch remains closed
Jan. 8. Bank of America’s Cornelius branch remains closed indefinitely, except for their ATM. Customers who need to access a safe deposit box must send an email including their name, address and phone number to safebox@bofa.com . The branch at 20005 W. Catawba did not open on Monday morning Jan. 4. There were no prior […]
When the going is tough, be brave, push forward
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show. I tend to go fishing a little more than normal during Christmas break. It’s an excuse to get out of the house in the middle of a long couple weeks, but I also use the time to reflect on the past year and think about the year ahead. One […]
NCDHHS: 2nd day of more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases
Jan. 8. The number of new COVID-19 cases statewide surpassed the 10,000 level for a second day. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services reported 10,028 new cases today, down from 10,398 yesterday. Cornelius alone had 32 new cases, according to the NCDHHS. To review the data, click here. Hospitalizations Total hospitalized stayed the […]
10,398 new COVID cases sets record
Jan. 7. It’s been another record-setting day for the coronavirus in North Carolina. There have been 137 new deaths and a total 3,960 COVID-19 patients statewide, but new cases—from which hospitalizations and deaths arise—soared to 10,398, 9 percent above the record 9,527 set on New Years Day. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services […]
BofA: When will the Cornelius branch reopen?
Jan. 7. The Bank of America branch on West Catawba remains closed, with no prior warning and not absolute official time for reopening. BofA spokesman Mark Pipitone said the financial institution is “operating with an abundance of caution around keeping employees and clients as safe as possible during the pandemic, and on occasion, have temporarily […]
