Cornelius News
Polls open at 6:30 am tomorrow, close at 7:30 pm
Nov. 2. Tomorrow will be a great day to vote: Sunny, with a high near 63. Polls are open Nov. 3 from 6:30 am until 7:30 pm. If you’re aiming to vote during daylight, sunrise is at 6:48 am; sunset is at 5:26 pm. The four Cornelius precincts are: —242/Jetton Park —240/Community in Christ Lutheran […]
Early voting ends at 3 pm Saturday
Today is the last day for Early Voting. Thirty-three polling places are open until 3 pm: 1 — Cornelius Town Hall 2 — Hough High School 3 — North County Library 4 — North Mecklenburg High School 5 — Butler High School 6 — Matthews Elementary School 7 — Spectrum Center 8 — Bank of […]
NCDHHS reports 2nd-highest gain in COVID-19 cases, but positive test rate improves
Oct. 30. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services reported 2,809 new COVID-19 cases statewide today, the second-largest daily increase since tracking began in March. The largest increase was yesterday’s, at 2,885, which surpassed the previous record of 2,716 on Oct. 23. The median number of new daily cases during the past week (2,253) […]
Lakefront estate changes hands at $5.25 million
Oct. 30. A stunning 7,800-square foot waterfront home on Belle Isle Drive has changed hands at $5.25 million, the highest price for a residential sale so far this year in Cornelius. Located at 16914 Belle Isle Drive, the estate is perched on nearly 400 feet of shoreline and has a covered boat dock, private beach […]
Weekend weather forecast; DST reminder
Oct. 30. If you’re heading out tonight, expect the skies to be mostly clear, with a low around 44. Saturday is forecast to be sunny, with a high near 59. And Halloween night, mostly clear, with a low around 43. Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Be sure set your clock back an hour when you […]
Friday, Saturday: Final days of Early Voting
Oct. 30. All 33 Early Voting locations are open in Mecklenburg County today from 8 am to 7:30 pm. Tomorrow, the polls are open from 8 am to 3 pm. Polls are closed Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. Election Day is Tuesday; polls are open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. Cornelius Town Hall is […]
Here’s how long it will take to burn off that high-calorie fall treat
Oct. 30. Ah, fall. Cooler temperatures, brightly colored leaves, cozy fireplaces — and food! Autumn is definitely the season of abundance, with good-for-you apples and pumpkins in the starring roles. But what about when those foods show up as pumpkin spice lattes and apple-cider doughnuts? Delicious, yes. But nutritious … not so much, according to […]
Halloween safety tips
Oct. 30. Mecklenburg County Public Health is reminding residents of some safety suggestions for how you can enjoy Halloween while still keeping in mind concerns regarding the transmission of COVID-19. Be mindful of all current restrictions such as mask wearing and physical distancing. Several Halloween activities are not recommended. In particular, any type of gathering […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations Oct. 21 – 27
Reported by the Cornelius Police Department Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 201021082 Fraud 8315 Magnolia Estates Dr 12:31:41 10/21/20 CLO McGuirt, Leah 201022070 B&E Commercial 20510 N Main St 07:44:26 10/22/20 ASN Ace Hardware 201022186 Larceny 22410 Market St 21:47:00 10/22/20 ASN Jones, Nishelle 201024035 B&E Residential 18722 Coverdale Ct 08:04:00 10/24/20 […]
Number of new COVID-19 cases sets a record
Oct. 29. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services reported 2,885 new COVID-19 cases statewide today, the largest daily increase since tracking began in March. The increase is well ahead of the records set two weeks ago: 2,532 new cases on Oct. 15 and 2,684 new cases Oct. 16. The median number of new […]
