Cornelius News
Could Phase 3 begin Friday at 5 pm?
Sept. 29. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services reported 889 new cases of COVID-19 statewide as well as 49 new related deaths today. New cases, of course, lead to hospitalizations, which rose by 53 statewide for a total of 950, according to the NCDHHS. With Phase 2.5 reopening set to expire on Friday, […]
Proposed poultry farm in Chatham County: 750,000 birds, taxpayer-funded — and lots of secrets
ANALYSIS. Sept. 30. By Lisa Sorg/NC Policy Watch. A proposed poultry farm near Goldston in Chatham County could raise nearly 750,000 birds each year near an important waterway, yet many of the details are secret even though taxpayer funds are bankrolling much of the construction and it’s being built on a state senator’s property, a […]
Plenty of work to do around disabilities and a livable city
Sept. 29. By Dave Yochum. As Baby Boomers age, there is growing awareness of people with disabilities, especially in terms of public transportation, healthcare, entertainment options—even digital accessibility. In 2020, those with disabilities must consider how well local government is handling the pandemic. Transportation is another serious challenge. “In urban areas, even if the public […]
NCDHHS reports 868 new COVID cases, 4 new deaths
Sept. 28. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 868 new cases of COVID-19 statewide under a new tracking system that has also increased the cumulative number of cases and deaths statewide. The new statewide total number of coronavirus cases is 208,248. The total number of deaths reported today […]
Panthers, Atrium distribute masks
Sept. 28. Atrium Health, the Carolina Panthers and Johnson C. Smith University partnered together to distribute more than 30,000 masks Saturday to people, businesses and organizations as part of Atrium Health’s Million Mask Initiative. The event was held on the campus of JCSU. Among those helping to pass out masks was Carolina Panthers President Tom […]
Phase 2.5: Answering the most common mask-related questions
Sept. 28. By Josh Jarman. Many North Carolinians were encouraged earlier this month when Gov. Roy Cooper announced that the state would ease COVID-19 restrictions and enter into Safer at Home Phase 2.5. This dimmer switch approach to easing restrictions allowed indoor and outdoor gathering sizes to slightly increase, playgrounds to open and gyms to […]
NC Sen. Marcus faces Constitution Party candidate this election
Sept. 25. UPDATED 9/28. By Dave Vieser. Incumbent NC Sen. Natasha Marcus (D-41) has no Republican opponent this fall, leaving only a minor party candidate to oppose her on the official ballot. “I’ll let Republicans explain why they were unable to field a candidate in this race,” the Davidson resident told Cornelius Today. Unaffiliated candidate […]
Davidson start-up dives into delivery of craft water in glass bottles
Sept. 25. Boomerang Water, a craft water subscription service based in Davidson, will launch in early October in 5,000 square feet with six employees. And $3 million invested so far, according to founder Jason Dibble. Eliminating single-use plastic The company’s mission is to eliminate the need for single-use plastic water bottles. Starting Oct. 1, subscribers […]
New NCDHHS coronavirus tracking system affects daily totals
Sept. 25. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services reported 1,693 new cases of COVID-19 statewide under a new counting system that also increased the cumulative number of cases and deaths statewide. Thew new statewide total number of deaths under the new system is 3,409, up 53 from yesterday. A “COVID-19 case” is a […]
Weekend weather: Rain, showers will go away
Sept. 25. Don’t worry, the rain goes away sometime tonight. Look for patchy fog Saturday morning, setting the stage for a cloudy day, with a high near 78 and only a slight chance of showers. Lows overnight around 63, with the sun coming out on Sunday. High around 81. Take a look at the next […]
