Cornelius News
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 […]
Pop up Fall Harvest market
Oct. 29. You can start your holiday shopping at a pop up Fall Harvest market 4-8 pm on Friday, Oct. 30, in downtown Huntersville. Market Rules: 1. Please follow the 3Ws (wait, wear a mask and wash your hands) 2. Masks are required when 6 feet of physical distancing cannot be maintained. 3. We ask […]
More protection for tenants during pandemic
Oct. 29. Gov. Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 171 requiring landlords to make residential tenants aware of their rights under the last month’s order from the Center for Disease Control and Protection. The CDC put a temporary residential eviction moratorium into effect nationwide through Dec. 31 to protect tenants from eviction for nonpayment […]
‘Turn and test’ this weekend to prevent home fire tragedies
Oct. 29. When turning back your clocks this Sunday, test your smoke alarms to help protect your family from home fires — which continue to be the nation’s most frequent disaster during COVID-19. In 2020, American Red Cross volunteers have responded to more than 860 home fires in the Greater Carolinas to help more than […]
Hello Zeta: Wind and rain
Oct. 29. UPDATED. Duke Energy is dealing with as many as 25,000 customers without power due to Tropical Storm Zeta which seems to have left as fast as it came. The National Weather Service says rain and wind will subside this afternoon. The National Weather Service at 1 pm said there is still a 30 […]
