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COVID update Jan. 26: Hospitalizations at a record level
Jan. 26. COVID-related hospitalizations statewide were at 5,090 in today’s coronavirus update from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services. There were 2,387 North Carolinians hospitalized with the coronavirus on the final day of 2021. One year ago, there were 3,368 hospitalized, according to NCDHHS records. Deaths There were 66 new COVID deaths reported […]
Duplicate bridge games resume in-person at Town Hall
Jan 25. The Lake Norman Bridge Center invites all those interested to join them for a friendly and enjoyable session of your favorite card game. Games are resuming Thursday, Feb. 10, at Cornelius Town Hall. Registration will begin at noon and games at 12:30 pm. Why is it duplicate bridge? It’s called duplicate because the […]
COVID update Jan. 24
Jan. 24. COVID-related hospitalizations statewide rose more slowly over the weekend, reaching 4,896 in today’s coronavirus update from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services. On Friday, there were 4,867 North Carolinians hospitalized. Deaths There were 96 new COVID deaths reported by the NCDHHS today statewide, including one new death in Huntersville New cases […]
Cornelius gets AAA outstanding bond rating
Jan. 24. The town has again received a AAA Bond Rating from Standard & Poor’s—the highest credit rating any institution can receive. This rating is a reflection of “robust management practices, long-term planning, very strong institutional framework” and year-over-year contributions to fund balance, according to the town. Additionally, S&P indicated a stable outlook relative to […]
First Baptist hosting free, drive-through COVID tests Jan. 25 and Jan. 27
Jan. 23. First Baptist Church of Cornelius will be hosting free, drive-thru COVID testing clinics on Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 25 and Jan. 27, from 9 am to 4 pm. There is no appointment necessary, this will be on a first-come-first-served basis. This is a PCR test with expected turnaround time of two or three […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Jan. 12-18
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220113055 Larceny 19305 West Catawba Av 10:43:00 01/13/22 ASN CVS Pharmacy 220114050 Fraud 17818 Statesville Rd 09:19:48 01/14/22 ACT Hands for Hire 220114089 B&E Residential 19002 Coachman’S Trace 14:04:00 01/14/22 CAA Hargrove, Justin 220115021 B&E Vehicle 18535 Caleb Jordan Dr 07:53:00 01/15/22 […]
COVID-19 update Jan. 20
Jan. 20. COVID-related hospitalizations statewide reached 4,741 in today’s coronavirus update from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services. One year ago, there were 3,740 North Carolinians hospitalized with the coronavirus. Deaths There were 52 new COVID deaths reported by the NCDHHS today statewide. New cases There were 29,580 new cases in today’s report. […]
Could we get more snow? Flurries, maybe.
Jan. 20. UPDATED. It *may* snow—or sleet a little—Thursday night, but not enough to stick, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Cornelius. UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast, CMS leaders have declared Friday, Jan. 21 to be a remote instruction day. Friday will be a seriously cold day—only 29 degrees—and a 50 percent […]
CRTPO commenting made simple
Jan. 20. The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) is looking for feedback on their draft 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), revised 2020-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), 2045 MTP amendments, and draft Air Quality Conformity Determination Report (AQCDR). OK? (LOL.) The documents are posted on the CRTPO’s 2050 MTP website. Include “2050 MTP” in the […]
Davidson College in-person instruction resumes Jan. 31
Jan. 19. Davidson College in-person instruction will resume on is Jan. 31. Students must have a negative COVID test within 48 hours of returning to campus and will be required to get booster as soon as they are eligible. The current campus policy of requiring masks in indoor public spaces will continue and proof of […]
