Cornelius News
NCDHHS reports new COVID-19 cases higher than median of past week, month
Oct. 27. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services reported 2,253 new COVID-19 cases statewide today, up from 2,141 new cases yesterday. It’s still fewer than the 2,716 new cases reported on Friday last week. But compared to the median number of new cases during the past month, it’s well ahead. The median number […]
How to have a happy, safe and inclusive Halloween in 2020
Oct. 28. By Atrium Health. This year, it’s more important than ever to keep kids safe during Halloween. While Halloween probably won’t look quite the same as usual in 2020 with the pandemic still present within our communities, kids can still have fun while adhering to recommendations for a safe Halloween. While celebrating, remember to […]
New COVID-19 case climb again, as well as hospitalizations, deaths
Oct. 27. The number of new COVID-19 cases statewide reported by the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services rose again. The NCDHHS today reported 2,141 new cases, up from 1,643 new cases yesterday. It’s still fewer than the 2,716 new cases reported on Friday last week. When you look at the median number […]
Parent of a young athlete? Here’s what you need to know
Oct. 27. By Cliff Mehrtens, Novant Health. It is a challenging time to be a young athlete. The COVID-19 pandemic, depending on your age, sport and where you live, has jumbled athletes’ schedules and routines in many ways. Some sports, insisting on safety measures, are playing. Others have been postponed until the winter and spring, in […]
Mayor, 2 commissioners shoot down proposal
Oct. 27. By Dave Vieser. A developer-friendly procedural change, which would have taken some approval power out of the hands of the Town Board, died quietly yesterday during a virtual meeting of the Land Development Code Advisory Board (LDCAB) . Under the proposal, subdivisions with fewer than 25 lots would have been allowed “by right” […]
Reminder: Applications for North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade available
Oct. 27. The 38th Annual North Mecklenburg Parade will be virtual this year instead of running down Main Street from Davidson to Cornelius. Applications for the 38th Annual North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade are available online at www.townofdavidson.org/dpr. Up to 100 video entries will be accepted to allow for an enjoyable viewing experience. As of Oct. 29, […]
Stein Mart closing for good today
Oct. 26. Stein Mart will officially close its doors in the Shops at Fresh Market in Cornelius tonight at 7. An associate at noon said the store was largely emptied out of merchandise. The Jacksonville, Fla.-based company has filed bankruptcy. According to the filing, the problems in the retail industry began before the coronavirus. But […]
Volume of new COVID-19 cases has eased
Oct. 25. The number of new COVID-19 cases statewide reported by the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services eased somewhat today to 1,643, down from 1,807 new cases yesterday and more than 2,400 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week. The median number of new cases over the past week is less than […]
Curbside voting under way at all Early Voting locations
Oct. 25. By Dave Yochum. Early voting continues across North Carolina, including 33 polling places in Mecklenburg County. At 8 am today there was a line of about a half dozen people waiting outside for the doors to open. But inside there were more than a dozen voting machines, which meant no waiting. The first […]
Town holiday traditions moving forward
Oct. 26. You’ve heard it before: Events will look different this year. Light Up Cornelius is likely to morph to a three-day event as PARC staff are trying to determine how to hold a tree lighting ceremony as well as bring in Santa and accommodate enough guests, says Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) Director Troy […]
