Cornelius News
Large increase in COVID-19 cases statewide; hospitalizations increase
Oct. 16. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 2,684 new cases statewide of COVID-19, up from 2,532 new cases Thursday. The trend over the longer term is disappointing as well: There is an 11.2 percent increase in the median number of new cases over the past week compared to the median […]
Cornelius is a top polling place; much shorter wait Friday for Early Voting
Oct. 16. By Dave Yochum. Thursday was a big day for Early Voting in Mecklenburg. County-wide, 35,269 people exercised their right to vote yesterday, the first day of Early Voting in North Carolina. A total of 1,320 people voted at Cornelius Town Hall, 918 at Hough High and 1,004 at the North Meck County Library. The […]
Three feet of separation: It’s not happening with political signs in Cornelius. Here’s why
Oct. 16. By Dave Vieser. Political signs posted along West Catawba Avenue within a foot or less of the curb violate state law, but because the town hasn’t completed the changeover of its local law to match the state’s, the signs will likely remain through Election Day. “We are proposing to amend the text of […]
Giving Tree Village will light up Davidson’s 12 Days of Christmas
Oct. 15. Because of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, specifically those limiting outdoor gatherings, Christmas in Davidson will look a lot different for 2020. Details are being worked out for this year’s 12 Days of Christmas, which will run December 1-12 during normal business hours. The Rotary Club of Davidson’s Giving Tree Village will light up the Davidson […]
The early voting scene…20-min wait at 9 am Friday
Voters showed up at Cornelius Town Hall as early as 6 am on Thursday, the first day of Early Voting, which runs through until Saturday, Oct. 31. NEW: But on Friday morning at 9 am, the wait was only about 20 minutes. Polls are open till 7:30 pm. They reopen tomorrow at 8 am.
Bumps ahead: Process to use HOV lanes requires planning or transponder
Oct. 15. By Dave Vieser. Even in a pandemic, the toll lanes which continue to haunt Lake Norman area politicians, also haunt local motorists. For example, motorists with three passengers or more traveling from Cornelius to Charlotte and seeking to use the toll lanes for free must navigate a rather difficult process while being clairvoyant. […]
Number of new COVID-19 cases exceeds 2,500; statewide hospitalizations down from yesterday
Oct. 13. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 2,532 new cases statewide of COVID-19, up from 1,926 new cases of Wednesday and 1,734 new cases Tuesday. The total number of COVID-19 in North Carolina since the outbreak began in March is at 238,939. Tests, meanwhile, are coming back positive at the […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations Oct. 7-13
Reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 201008051 B&E Vehicle 18202 Captains Cove Ln 08:44:01 10/08/20 ACT Hohnstein, Andrew 201008052 Larceny Vehicle 22501 John Gamble Rd 08:44:38 10/08/20 ASN Vazquez, Gabriel 201008057 Larceny Vehicle 18705 Harbor Light Bv 10:16:29 10/08/20 ASN Colantonio, Andrew 201011037 Larceny Vehicle 9225 Westmoreland […]
What you need to know for Early Voting
Oct. 15. More than 125 people were lined up around Town Hall before Early Voting got under way at 8 am. Early voting continues until Saturday, Oct. 31. The wait at 9:45 am was about one hour. Cornelius Town Hall will be a polling location during early voting and on Election Day. Other local polling […]
Early voting begins today
Election Day 2020 is Nov. 3 but Early Voting starts today, Oct. 15. The sample ballot below will help you prepare to cast your vote.
