Cornelius News
11 confirmed dead, 280 state roads closed as supplies flow to Western NC
Sept. 29. Critical supplies are starting to reach Western North Carolina communities hit hard by devastating Hurricane Helene as crews make progress toward restoring power and cell phone service and repairing roads. Food, water and other needs are also being airlifted by the North Carolina National Guard into counties across Western North Carolina. Cellphone providers […]
Letter From Banner Elk: Devastation, isolation
Sept 29. As of 8 pm Saturday, 10 North Carolinians have lost their lives due to Helene, according to Gov. Roy Cooper. Swiftwater and helicopter rescue crews have rescued more than 200 people since Thursday. North Carolina residents trying to connect with family members may call NC 211 (or 1-888-892-1162 if calling from outside the […]
LKN emergency supply caravan heading to McDowell County; supplies needed
Sept. 28. The Marion Buck Creek water plant has been without power since yesterday. Without power, the water supply is anticipated to be depleted by noon tomorrow. The Lake Norman Chamber is leading an effort to collect much-needed supplies to start deliveries to Marion as soon as Sunday morning. What’s needed: Cases of water Jugs […]
Some homes still without power
Sept. 28. Fifty-five homes are without power on Stough Farms and Weaver Circle off Meta Road this morning, as yard and road clean-up continues. Duke crews were en route as of 8 am. The outage, which was caused by fallen trees or limbs, is expected to be repaired early this afternoon. Saturday forecast Sunny, with […]
Flash flood warning; Westmoreland reopened
Sept. 27. [Updated 11 am] Westmoreland has been reopened by CPD after closure earlier this morning. Belle Isle completely blocked by a downed tree just past Mollypop as of 10:30 am. Cornelius Town Hall expected to open at 11:30 am. More: +Duke Energy is reporting 350+ homes without power between Torrence Chapel and Walter Henderson. […]
Keep pets safe from the heat
Dear EarthTalk: How can I keep my pets safe during the increasingly frequent heat waves we are experiencing lately? —Mary B., Bern, NC Sept. 28. Summer may be over but the heat still lingers in much of the US and elsewhere. As such, the need to keep pets safe becomes an increasing concern. Heat poses […]
Weekender Sept. 26-29: Dog show, Latino Night, Tawba festival and more
Thursday, Sept. 26 Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Play Ball! 7:30 pm | Sept. 26. The DCSO is up at bat with music from the Olympics, Field of Dreams, Chariots of Fire and other popular favorites from sporting events. We’ll knock it out of the park with P.D.Q. Bach’s Beethoven Symphony No.5 Sportscast. Admission is free, […]
Red Line open house Oct. 3 in Cornelius
Sept. 26. The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host public meetings on the updated design of the Red Line Commuter Rail. The Red Line is a 25-mile commuter rail project to connect the downtowns of Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson, potentially extending into Mt. Mourne in Mooresville. There will be a brief presentation at […]
Heavy rain, winds expected in NC as Helene passes to the west
Sept. 26. [Updated] Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene due to severe weather that could threaten life and property inland. NEW: Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools will go remote tomorrow due to the storm. Helene is forecast to cause flash flooding, landslides, debris flows and flooding across portions of western […]
Sefton Park hotel, apartments, retail: No construction anytime soon
Sept. 25. By Dave Vieser. It appears another year may go by before construction begins on the 10-acre Sefton Park Project. Approved in September 2021 by the Cornelius Town Board, the unkept property is located east of Emporia Street, between West Catawba Avenue and Sefton Park Road just west of Liverpool. “The developers are continuing […]
