Cornelius News
Dumpster complaints pile up
July 13. By Dave Vieser. The conversion of waste removal services from Republic to Waste Pro began smoothly July 1 but hit several snags in the second week, when Dumpsters were removed by the former carter and not replaced, causing bags of garbage to pile up. As of Sunday some of the Dumpsters still had […]
Asian Festival, Cabarrus Fair canceled
July 10. By Dave Yochum. Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, two more major events have been cancelled. The Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival, which bring awareness to the culture, traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, was originally scheduled for May and then moved to Oct. 17. Organizer John […]
Statesville balloon festival announces changes
July 10. In light of COVID-19 restrictions this year’s Carolina BalloonFest will not have any public attendance. “This decision does not come lightly,” said Bud Welch, executive director of Carolina BalloonFest. The annual event is known to both captivate the hearts of onlookers and support the community. Details up in the air Details are not […]
400 new COVID-19 cases in Mecklenburg
July 10. By Dave Yochum. The rate of growth of the coronavirus in Mecklenburg County—which has been slowing down—went in the wrong direction overnight with 400 new cases being reported by the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services. The total since the pandemic began in North Carolina now sits at 14,157 in Mecklenburg and […]
Protest rally planned at Confederate Monument
July 6. By Dave Yochum. Unity in Community is organizing a “Take Down the Monument Peaceful Protest” July 14 at the Confederate Monument in front of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Cornelius. The monument is one of the last Confederate monuments left standing in Mecklenburg County. It has stood facing Main Street for 110 […]
Home sale sets record for Cornelius this year
July 10. A house that sold for $3.4 million in Connor Quay, a gated neighborhood off John Connor, has set a record for Cornelius home prices so far this year. The two-story, 7,400-square-foot house on a nearly one-acre point lot was originally listed at $3.8 million by the Allen Tate team of Dixie Dean and […]
Web site connects college students to internships
July 10. The pandemic has turned the world on its ear, and one of the areas of life affected was summer internships. COVID-19 means lots of jobs have disappeared, including summer jobs and internships for students. A new website organized by the governor’s office matches North Carolina college students in need of work experience with […]
Cornelius Police invite comments for CALEA review
July 10. The Cornelius Police Department is scheduled for a virtual on-site assessment Monday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 15, 2020, as part of a program to maintain accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards. Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with state-of-the-art […]
Get ready for Access to Success online auction
July 8. The Access to Success Christmas in July online fundraiser will take place July 15-24. Access to Success is a nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by Andrew Lovedale, a former Davidson College men’s basketball player to provide sustainable programs that generate positive change for Nigerian children and their communities. The organization is celebrating its […]
COVID-19 hospitalizations break through 1,000 mark; 2,039 new cases
July 9. By Dave Yochum. More than 2,000 new cases of the coronavirus were reported between yesterday’s NC Dept. of Health & Human Services noon-time update and today’s. The state is reporting a total of 79,349 cases, up 2,039 from yesterday. It’s a record increase; hospitalizations climbed above the 1,000 mark for the first time, […]
