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Today is Flag Day
June 14. Today is Flag Day, a national day of observance recognizes the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. This year marks the 244th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777, a nationally observed event proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916. In 1949, US Congress designated June 14 […]
Town advertising for new planning director
June 14. By Dave Vieser. In the midst of several rezoning proposals, the Town of Cornelius has reassigned Planning Director Aaron Tucker to his former post of senior planner. Tucker was named planning director in January of 2020 after joining the town in 2018. The position is advertised on the town’s web site. Town Manager […]
COVID-19 update June 14
June 14. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 284 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 27 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. The positive test rate is at 2.4 percent statewide. Hospitalizations are at 480 statewide—down from 926 on May 14. COVID-19. Between Friday and today in Mecklenburg County, there was one […]
COVID-19 update June 11
June 11. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services at noon today reported 425 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 19 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. The positive test rate fell to 1.6 percent statewide, another new low. There are 48 new cases in Mecklenburg County, and one new COVID death, for a total […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations June 2-8
As reported by Cornelius Police Dept. INCIDENTS Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210602141 Fraud 11423 Potters Rw 10:48:01 06/02/21 ASN BB&T 210603222 Larceny Vehicle 19601 Statesville Rd 16:15:35 06/03/21 ASN Gumola, Joshua 210604157 Larceny 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr 13:27:33 06/04/21 CAA Petsmart 210604168 B&E Vehicle 18335 Old Statesville Rd 14:27:01 06/04/21 ASN Stevens, […]
Opinion: HOAs should make short-term rental decisions
June 11. OPINION. By Lore Postman Schneider. Of every 10 Cornelius properties, nine are in a neighborhood governed by a homeowners association (HOA). So when it comes to a person’s property rights, I believe it’s the individual HOAs—not the town—that should drive certain decisions. Front of mind right now are discussions heating up about whether—and […]
Your shot at $1 million
June 11. Four North Carolinians 18 and older will win $1 million in a series of special drawings designed to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations. Four North Carolinians 12 to 17 can win $125,000 for post-secondary education. Here’s how it works: North Carolinians 18 and over who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine […]
Weekend weather: More humidity, then a change (for the better)
June 11. Summer is here for sure even though the official start isn’t for another 10 days. Look for more humidity, afternoon showers today and tomorrow—and some relief Sunday. Friday, Saturday: Showers, possibly thunderstorms especially in the afternoon, highs around 84-86. Chance of precipitation both days 60 percent. Sunday: It gets drier and warmer, high […]
COVID-19 update June 10
June 10. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 464 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 16 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. The positive test rate fell to 1.8 percent statewide, a new low this year. There were 48 new cases in Mecklenburg County, but, for the fourth day in a row, […]
Volunteers needed to deliver summer lunches to kids in need
June 10. Neighborhood Care Center has begun delivering about 100 lunches Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays to neighborhood children and need volunteers to help. The Neighborhood Care Center in Cornelius has partnered with Angels & Sparrows in Huntersville to provide the brown bag lunch and are looking for two teams of two volunteers to […]
