Cornelius News
Positive COVID-19 test results remain high; Meck gains 300 new cases
July 24. By Dave Yochum. Mecklenburg County reported 300 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases Friday. Statewide, the number of new coronavirus cases jumped 2,102 for a total of 108,995, according to the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services. All numbers are cumulative, representing data collected since March. To review the NCDHHS data directly, click here. […]
Masks at restaurants still the norm through Aug. 7 at 5 pm
July 24. It’s been exactly one month since Gov. Roy Cooper mandated face masks out in public to help control the spread of COVID-19. To mark the occasion we visited nine restaurants in Cornelius to see what was happening around mask-wearing. One restaurant, Cool Fish, took our temp upon entering, thankfully on our forehead. (We […]
Finally getting the boat out?
July 24. The Cornelius Police Lake Patrol Unit is always staffed and ready to go in case of emergencies. If you have a question for the Lake Patrol Unit, call 704-892-7773. The Lake Patrol Unit is “here to help” and wants boaters to have an enjoyable and safe time on Lake Norman.
Staying on dry land this weekend?
Town of Cornelius parks and greenways are open and accepting facility reservation requests for fields, shelters, tennis courts, and track from the general public for select dates through Aug. 31. Park users must observe at least 6 feet of physical distancing and, when that’s not possible, wear a mask. For tennis and pickleball play, refer […]
A look at the NC COVID-19 data vs US
July 24. Cornelius Today has compiled four charts to provide a broader picture of the coronavirus outbreak. North Carolina has consistently ranked 15th in the nation for the number of cases in July, weighted by the population. Similarly, North Carolina is averaging about 39.9 new cases in July per 10,000 people. The state has about […]
COVID-19 hospitalizations jump again
July 23. By Dave Yochum. Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continue to fluctuate, with today’s numbers from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services showing a strong uptick. After going down on Sunday and Monday, up on Tuesday and down again yesterday, today’s total number of coronavirus hospitalizations jumped by 51 to 1,188, a record […]
Cornelius moves National Night Out to October
National Night Out is a national neighborhood crime prevention event, happening annually on the first Tuesday in August. But because of the coronavirus pandemic, the town has moved the event to Tuesday, Oct. 6. Davidson, meanwhile, canceled its Aug. 4 National Night Out, along with other summer events. Cornelius is still working out details for […]
PARC fitness classes returning, starting with Tai Chi
The Tai Chi classes are returning starting Aug. 6 for seven weeks, outdoors at Legion Park to allow for plenty of shade and social distancing. Beginner session at 9 a.m. Thursday, intermediate session at 10:15 a.m. Thursday. The cost is $40 residents, $55 others. Details and registration here. PARC hopes to bring back additional adult fitness […]
Got ‘maskne’? Here are some ways to prevent breakouts
July 22. We all need to wear masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The need to wear a mask right now outweighs any inconvenience it might cause, including skin irritation, according to Novant. Physician assistant David Dorenfeld of Novant Health Dermatology Associates has some simple, effective ways to take care of your skin […]
Vitality Bowls opening in old Starbucks
July 22. By Dave Yochum. Cornelius residents Karine and Ted Flinter are opening Vitality Bowls, an açaí bowl cafe, at 19722 One Norman Drive on Friday. The healthy dining option is a franchise that features the Amazon’s antioxidant-rich açaí berry, topped with a variety of superfoods. There are currently more than 140 Vitality Bowls locations […]
