Cornelius News
NC COVID-19 deaths drop, Mecklenburg positivity rate steady at 4.3 percent
Oct. 2. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services is reporting an increase in the number of new cases of COVID-19 statewide: 1,775 new cases of the coronavirus in today’s report. The number of new deaths, the ultimate lagging indicator in the pandemic, dropped from 47 yesterday to 29 in today’s report. New cases […]
Weekend weather: Sunny with gentle winds
Oct. 2. Tonight expect a clear sky with a low of 46. The weekend looks to be sunny with a high of 68 on Saturday and a high of 69 on Sunday. Gentle winds will blow through both days. Take a look at the next seven days here, courtesy of the National Weather Service.
Rematch: It’s Powell vs. Puckett again for Mecklenburg County Commission
Oct. 2. By Dave Vieser. Republican James Puckett held the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District One seat for years, but in 2018, Democrat Elaine Powell soundly defeated him in a race that underscored the political shift in the Mecklenburg suburbs. The North Mecklenburg district—mostly Cornelius, Huntersville, and Davidson—has grown faster among Independents and Democrats […]
Yes! The North Mecklenburg Parade and Christmas in Davidson are on; details to come
Oct. 2. Two favorite holiday traditions will be held this year, although exactly what they will look like and how the Elves will pull off the activities in a pandemic safe way are still being worked out. The 38th Annual North Mecklenburg Parade will be virtual Saturday, December 5, at 1 p.m., according to planners. […]
Blessing of the animals
Oct. 2. There will be a blessing of the animals service on the front lawn of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, weather permitting. Blessing of the animals services are traditionally held on or near the beginning of October because of it corresponds to the Feast Day of St. […]
CMS increases in-person instructional time for K-5 pupils
Oct. 2. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted in an emergency meeting to increase the in-person instructional time for K-5 students when they return to classrooms on Nov. 2. The Board approved modifications Oct. 1 to the CMS Transition Plan for In-person and Remote Instruction (Plan B) so that K-5 pupils will be divided into […]
NCDHHS reports positivity rate fell to 5.7 percent
Oct. 1. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services is reporting an increase in the number of new cases of COVID-19 statewide: 2,277 in today’s report. The rate of positive tests, however, fell. On Sept. 29, the NCDHHS experienced technical issues that prevented some data from being processed in the COVID […]
Davidson OKs change to allow Lake Forest Church to move ahead
Oct. 1. The Davidson Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a conditional planning area map amendment that will allow the Lake Forest Church to build a a commercial building and a church on South Main just north of the Cornelius border. The project includes +/- 4.11 acres on three parcels: 480 S. Main St. (the […]
FAQ: Phase 3 starts 5 pm Friday
Phase 3 reopening starts Friday at 5 pm. It continues until at least October 23. Click here for frequently asked questions from the governor’s office, as per Executive Order 169. Highlights: —Bars can be open at 30 percent capacity or 100 people max, but outdoors only. According to the governor’s executive order, bars cannot serve […]
How to view CMS ’emergency’ board meeting online
Oct. 1. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education will hold an emergency meeting at 6 pm Thursday to consider modifications to the In-Person and Remote Learning Plan for the 2020-2021 school year. CMS could bring elementary students back for in-person learning more frequently than originally planned two weeks ago. The change could increase the number of […]
