Cornelius News
Community meeting on mixed-use project is Wednesday
Nov. 16. By Dave Vieser. The community meeting at 5 pm Wednesday Nov. 18 on Jake Palillo’s mixed-use project with 252 apartments will be virtual via Zoom. In the past, these meetings have been held in person, usually at Town Hall, but town officials say times are different. “With the current atmosphere, and recent updated […]
New survey will help town prioritize spending
Nov. 16. By Dave Yochum. The Town of Cornelius is asking residents to complete an online survey to help prioritize areas of focus for the budget process. It will help determine how to spend taxpayer dollars on fundamental issues like transportation and public safety awe well as economic development and arts. Mayor Woody Washam said […]
7 healthy holiday gift options, the COVID-19 edition
Nov. 16. By Cliff Mehrtens. Giving the gift of good health this holiday season – like many things during COVID-19 – will be slightly different. Many gyms, fitness centers and health clubs have closed, or are open at a reduced capacity because of the virus. And, let’s face it, the more we distance, the more […]
New case weekly average up 11.4%; NCDHHS changing reporting methodology
Nov. 13. By Dave Yochum. The volume of new cases of the coronavirus in North Carolina continues to increase. Through yesterday, the average daily volume of new cases over the past seven days is running 11.4 percent ahead of the past 31 days based on data collected by Johns Hopkins University. Today, the NC Dept. […]
ALDI opens Thursday Nov. 19
Nov. 13. By Dave Yochum. If it seems like only yesterday that there were 11 acres of piney woods at Knox Road and West Catawba, an ALDI will open right there at 9 am next Thursday. Clearing on the site began one year ago; Chick-fil-A and Andy’s Frozen Custard have already opened, and more tenants […]
Lake level starting to come down
Nov. 13. Updated 1 pm. Tropical Storm Eta dumped as much as 9 inches of rain on the region, pushing lake levels rapidly higher. Lake Norman was at 100 feet/full pond this morning, with water spilling at Cowans Ford Dam. Mountain Island Lake was at 103 feet this morning. Heavy rain, strong winds and storm […]
Thanksgiving will look different this year
The Centers for Disease Control says staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others. Lower risk activities include having a small dinner with only people who live in your household. Thoughtful things to do include preparing traditional family recipes for family and neighbors and delivering them in a way that doesn’t involve […]
Memorial service held for Hopewell High grad
Nov. 12. By Jason Benavides. A memorial was held today at Langtree Charter Academy Lower Campus in Mooresville for Summer Erika Heath. Summer, 27, passed away on Oct. 30 after her 8 year battle with Ocular Melanoma. She was the third and youngest student from Hopewell High School to be diagnosed with the rare eye […]
COVID-19 ‘fatigue’ contributing to spike in cases
Nov. 12. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 2,893 new cases statewide, 226 fewer than the record 3,119 new cases set yesterday. The volume of new cases over the past week is now running 13.8 percent ahead of the average number of new cases over the previous 31 […]
Home and property sales in Cornelius: October
These recent property transactions in Cornelius were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 9/15/20 $430,000 David & Sarah Preston to Courtney & Casey Guerin, 18009 Northport Dr. 9/16/20 $378,000 Donna Harp to Diane Catania, 18517 Harborside Dr. 9/16/20 $1,316,500 Debra & Thomas Church to Krewson Kove LLC, 19709 Stough Farm Rd. […]
