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Candidate filing may be extended
Dec. 7. By Dave Vieser. The on-again off-again filing for the March 8, 2022 primaries is on again. Late Monday, the 15-member State Court of Appeals over-rode an earlier decision which halted filing. The decisions were in response to two lawsuits. About the lawsuits One, filed by the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters, challenged […]
COVID update Dec. 6
Dec. 6. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Monday reported 2,101 new COVID cases. Positivity rates both statewide and in Mecklenburg County were reported above 7 percent. It’s still a far cry from a year ago at this time. Though the COVID-19 data have been trending upward recently, there were still three times […]
It was apparently a suicide on Torrence Chapel
Dec. 7. [Update 10 am] Cornelius Police say an early morning death on Torrence Chapel Road Monday was an apparent suicide. Click here for suicide hotlines and information. Police officers initially responded to a call of an injured person in the roadway; officers arrived to find a person lifeless in the roadway with a gunshot […]
Mecklenburg: COVID trends
Data provided by the Mecklenburg County Health Department today: —During the past week, an average of 155 individuals with laboratory confirmed COVID-19 infections were hospitalized at acute care facilities in Mecklenburg County. This represents an increase trend over the last 14 days. —During the past week, an average of 7.9 percent of individuals who were […]
Weekend Weather in a word: Wonderful
Dec. 3. Today could be a record-breaker if we hit 76, last seen on this day in 1998, Saturday will be partly sunny, with a high near 71; Sunday, high near 60. Monday we get a chases of showers between 9 am and 3 pm, with a high near 68. Tuesday will feel like winter […]
COVID update Dec. 2: NCDHHS reports 3,780 new cases
Dec. 2. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported more than 3,000 new cases due to the pandemic for a second day in a row. Positivity rates both statewide and in Mecklenburg County remain over 5 percent. The NCDHHS at noon today said there were 3,780 new cases statewide, up from 3,039 […]
Quip of the day
Feb. 2. Vice President Kamala Harris and US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are touring the Charlotte bus depot which has a new all-electric bus this morning. “It has that ‘new bus’ smell,” Harris said.
Outdoor fireplaces, firepits not affected by open fire ban
Dec. 2. The statewide outdoor ban on fires doesn’t apply to fires within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, which would includet outdoor fireplaces and firepits. They’re A-OK as long as you employ safety precautions like a protective screen or an extinguishing method. Open burning is not cool. That includes burning leaves, branches or other […]
Registration for winter arts classes open
Nov. 29. Registration is open for winter arts classes at Cain Center for the Arts, featuring . new classes in ceramics, drawing and painting for adults, along with youth courses for children of all ages. Browse the winter course catalog and register online.
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Nov. 17-23
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 211117167 Larceny Vehicle 18636 Starcreek Dr 14:10:00 11/17/21 ASN Randall Site Services 211118026 B&E Vehicle 17036 Kenton Dr 06:22:27 11/18/21 ASN Jacobson, Jennifer 211118039 B&E Vehicle 17326 Harbor Walk Dr 07:34:59 11/18/21 ASN Stephan, Scott 211118061 B&E Vehicle 17301 Statesville Rd 11:47:21 […]
