Cornelius News
Gov. Cooper will announce how, when NC reopens
April 23. By Dave Yochum. On April 15, Gov. Cooper shared his plan to gradually reopen the state. Today at 3 pm he will announce specific plans for when and how the social restrictions that have been in place since late March will be lifted. Exactly what he will say is anybody’s guess. On April […]
Ex-Holston docs join Atrium
April 23. Three dozen former Holston Medical Group (HMG) physicians are joining Atrium Health with newly formed practices called One Health Family Medicine and One Health OB/GYN. In a press release, Atrium said 17 more former HMG providers will also affiliate with the non-profit healthcare giant. In the midst of the ongoing pandemic and state […]
1 killed on I-77 southbound
April 23. Southbound I-77 was still jammed at 9 am, almost four hours after a pedestrian was struck and killed about halfway between Exit 28 and the Westmoreland bridge. From the vantage point of the end of Chartown, just south of Life Fellowship Church, it looked like only one vehicle was involved.
Town budget looks flat, but what about taxes?
April 21. Mayor Woody Washam, a strong mayor in a weak mayor form of government, says property owners will likely not see an increase in taxes when the 2020-21 budget comes up for a vote in June. “While the town has many needs and citizen expectations, the board and I feel that this is […]
ElectriCities customers could face 4 rate hikes in 4 years, starting 2022
April 22. By Dave Vieser. First, the good news: The Cornelius Town Board has decided against imposing an electric power rate hike for ElectriCities customers in July. Board members agreed that the town-owned utility has sufficient funds to begin much-needed capital improvement projects. But given the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, hiking rates […]
Pole replacement at Jetton/Catawba could take months
April 22. The accident at Jetton and West Catawba last week could upset the aesthetic sensibilities of Cornelius for months. A Kenworth dump truck with its bed still up struck a deluxe traffic light this past Friday and the NCDOT has since shut down Jetton for about 75 feet on the Magnolia Plaza side of […]
COVID-19 deaths increase by just one in Mecklenburg
April 22. Officials will not disclose how many COVID-19 cases are at various long-term care facilities in Mecklenburg, but county-wide COVID-19 deaths rose by just one according to today’s County Health Dept. update. Coronavirus-related deaths in Mecklenburg County reached 32, with 1,255 cases diagnosed, up 2 percent from 1,231 lab-confirmed cases yesterday. Statewide, there are […]
$2.5 million contract approved for greenway from Westmoreland to Magnolia Estates
April 21. By Dave Vieser. At their Monday April 20 virtual meeting, the Cornelius Town Board unanimously approved a $2.5 million contract with the J.D. Goodrum Co. for the construction of the McDowell Creek Greenway Phase II. The contract provides the necessary funds to construct the 1.6 mile greenway in accordance with NCDOT standards from […]
Accident impact: Signal timing has been shut off
April 21. By Dave Vieser. The accident last Friday which damaged a traffic signal pole has had another impact on traffic at Jetton and West Catawba: The timing of the traffic signals had to be shut off in favor of a straight-timed operation. It was handled by a camera-generated signal. That means traffic signals at […]
Stay connected virtually during the coronavirus pandemic
April 21. Miss hanging out face to face while social distancing? Video calls are a workaround. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to keep us apart physically, it’s more important than ever to connect with loved ones virtually, according to Atrium Health. Spending time with loved ones can improve your health. It can help: —Increase your […]
