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Volunteers needed at Ada Jenkins; apply now
Dec. 20. The Ada Jenkins Center is looking for volunteers to help with classroom instruction or free tax preparation services. The LEARN Works Afterschool Academic Program needs classroom volunteers who can help for a few weeks or the entire spring semester. Click here to learn more and to complete a New Volunteer Application by Monday, Dec. […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Dec. 8-14
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 211208080 Fraud 20328 Willow Pond Rd 16:01:35 12/08/21 ASN Emmons, Chad 211209039 B&E Vehicle 20025 Chapel Point Ln 09:03:02 12/09/21 ASN Owen, Edsel 211209072 Fraud 10400 Danesway Ln 13:12:20 12/09/21 CLO Mahaffey, Jacqualine 211209081 Fraud 17943 Crossing Cr 14:22:00 12/09/21 CLO Dennis, […]
Wastewater spill on Queensdale
Dec. 17. Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow on Queensdale Drive. An estimated 2,695 gallons reached the lake. It is the largest spill this year in Cornelius. A blockage of residential grease caused the overflow, according to a Charlotte Water spokesman. Other wastewater spills this past year: 150 gallons on Yachtman Drive in […]
Weekend weather
Dec. 17. Friday and Saturday are all about early fall weather, clouds and temps near 70. Look for breezes Saturday as a cold front begins to move through, bringing showers and, possibly, thunderstorms. More winter-like temps arrive on Sunday when the high will only be about 56, with more winds gusting up to 18 mph. […]
COVID update Dec. 16
Dec. 16. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 4,165 new COVID cases statewide, the highest number since Oct. 1. After dipping slightly yesterday, statewide hospitalizations rose to 1,604, the highest number since Oct. 22, the NCDHHS said. Deaths The NCDHHS today also reported 29 new deaths statewide; one was in Mecklenburg […]
Loaves and Fishes needs to stock shelves
Dec. 16. Ada Jenkins’ Loaves & Fishes needs the following for their food pantry: * Canned fruit (in its own juice, no sugar added) * Boxed cereal * Laundry detergent * Shaving razors * Feminine hygiene supplies * Deodorant * Cat and dog food in 3- to 5-pound bags The greatest need is […]
Davidson offices close for the holidays
Dec. 16. Because of the upcoming holidays, the Town of Davidson offices, including Davidson Town Hall at 216 South Main St. and the Parks and Recreation Department at 865 South St., will close Thursday, Dec. 23; Friday, Dec.24; and Monday, Dec. 27, re-opening on Tuesday, Dec. 28. The offices will close again on Friday, Dec. […]
COVID update Dec. 15: New cases above 3,750, but hospitalizations fall slightly
Dec. 15. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 3,755 new COVID cases statewide, up from 1,932 new cases yesterday. Statewide hospitalizations dipped to 1,561 today, from 1,575 yesterday. Positive tests The positive test rate statewide is 9.1 percent. In Mecklenburg, the positive test rate is 8.1 percent. Deaths The NCDHHS today […]
Tori Carpenter: Living life artistically
Dec. 15. By Dave Yochum. Works by Cornelius artist Tori Carpenter are featured in the Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau Visionary exhibition at the North Carolina Museum of Art through Jan. 23. Carpenter, who lives in the Caldwell Depot neighborhood, is a disabled artist who has exhibited her work statewide. The art museum commissioned Carpenter and […]
COVID update Dec. 14: NC positivity rate over 9%
Dec. 14. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,932 new COVID cases statewide, down from 2,168 new cases yesterday. Statewide hospitalizations continued a slow but steady increase since Thanksgiving, reaching 1,575 in today’s NCDHHS report. On Nov. 15, there were 1,039 North Carolinians hospitalized due to COVID-19. Positive tests The positive […]
