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Gather old documents for shredding on April 9
March 25. The Cornelius and Davidson Police Departments are joining forces to offer a free shredding event on Saturday, April 9 in the Hough High School student parking lot. The event will run 9 am until noon, or until trucks reach capacity. Officers will be assisting with directions and participants are asked to stay in […]
Cooler temps return this weekend, but 80 come Wednesday
March 25. Hello Cold Front—and cooler temps. We’ll have lots of sun for the last weekend in March, but high temps only 60 Saturday and 58 on Sunday. Overnight lows around 34 both nights. Monday brings more of the same—sunny and a coolish 64—with warmer temps Tuesday and Wednesday when the National Weather Service calls […]
Police blotter March 16-22
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220317020 B&E Vehicle 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr 07:02:10 03/17/22 ASN Wilmesher, Cynda 220317080 Larceny 19930 West Catawba Av 15:16:00 03/17/22 ACT Warren, Erin 220317103 Larceny 8315 Magnolia Estates Dr 20:38:12 03/17/22 CAA Publix 220318077 Larceny 19732 One Norman Bv 15:57:39 03/18/22 ASN […]
COVID update March 23
March 23. As of today, the NCDHHS will report COVID data weekly, but some of today’s data is the same as yesterday’s—for example, statewide hospitalizations (616), total Mecklenburg cases (277,020) and Mecklenburg deaths (1,555). In the past, we did the math each day to report daily changes. What’s new today —There were 2,842 new coronavirus […]
Catawba Ave. has reopened downtown
March 23. Catawba Avenue downtown near the Cain Center has reopened to two-way traffic, having been partially closed for the past month, with one lane of traffic rerouted behind the live-work units just west of Town Hall. There will still be some occasional closures, but they will likely only be for one day at a […]
COVID update March 22
Tuesday’s NCDHHS data New cases statewide: 819 New deaths statewide: 13 (none in N. Meck) Hospitalized statewide: 616 North Meck Cornelius new cases: 1 Davidson new cases: 2 Huntersville new cases: 6 Starting tomorrow, the NCDHHS COVID-19 report goes to once a week. Data will include Wastewater Surveillance, COVID-Like Illness in Emergency Departments, Hospital Admissions, […]
COVID update March 21
Monday’s NCDHHS data New cases statewide: 372 New deaths statewide: 20, including one in Cornelius Hospitalized statewide: 619 North Meck Cornelius new cases: 6 Davidson new cases: 11 Huntersville new cases: 7 Beginning Wednesday March 23, the NCDHHS COVID-19 report goes to once a week. Data will include Wastewater Surveillance, COVID-Like Illness in Emergency Departments, […]
Warehouse with offices coming to Bailey Road
March 21. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board, acting as the town’s Board of Adjustment, unanimously granted a special use permit to Oak Engineering, on behalf of NCC Bailey Road. The Charlotte firm sought the permit for vacant property at 10847/10855 Bailey Road to decrease the required parking for two future speculative industrial buildings. […]
US Rep. Adams announces $400K for affordable units in Davidson
March 18. The Town of Davidson is poised to receive federal funding for its affordable housing program, specifically units being planned for the Hoke Townhomes project on Jetton Street. US Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) said funding requests in the omnibus bill signed by President Biden this week included $400,000 for the development. The money will […]
Weekend weather: Enjoy
March 18. Look for more clouds this afternoon, with temps in the low 70s and showers this evening into tonight—including possible thunderstorms after 10 pm. Saturday will be sunny and breezy, with a high 71-75. Sunday will be a repeat of Saturday, but cooler, as in 67 or 68. Monday: Sunny and 72. Tuesday: Partly […]
