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Why wait? You can fill out Census now
Even though the deadline to complete the Census has been extended to Oct. 31, the town is urging residents to take the few minutes to complete the Census now. As of May 30, the response rate in Cornelius is 68%, with Mecklenburg County’s overall response rate at 60%. The data from the 2020 Census helps […]
CMS hiring bus drivers now
June 11. CMS is actively hiring full-time, part-time and substitute bus drivers for the 2020-2021 school year. CMS bus drivers, who are the first and last people students see during the school week, earn an hourly wage of $15 plus benefits. CMS Transportation is the largest public school transportation district in the state. Click here […]
Chemical agents: Violent protests force the issue
June 10. By Dave Yochum. The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is removing tear gas from its list of allowable uses of force to quell riots and out-of-control crowds. The use of chemical irritants such as tear gas especially during times of civil unrest has been a standard for law enforcement as a less-than-lethal use of […]
Can we all get along? It’s time to ask how
By Kate Stevens. Continuing to have open dialogues among people with different perspectives on racial issues—and even being uncomfortable during the conversation—are ways to mend our community. “When it comes to the issues of race, issues of diversity, it’s not comfortable,” said N.C. Rep. Chaz Beasley. “It requires us to confront a past that many of […]
New waste contractor July 1
June 5. Concord-based Waste Pro will take over trash, recycling and yard waste collection in Cornelius starting July 1. The town has signed a 10-year contract at the same cost as Republic Services, the current waste service provider. The company will roll out some new trucks, while maintaining the same collection days for residents. Trash […]
RNC: More ‘conversation’ Monday
June 5. NC legislators will file a bill that supports full attendance at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte in August, the latest effort to keep the RNC from moving to another state. This comes after President Trump said he would move the event because Gov. Cooper won’t guarantee that 19,000 people would be allowed […]
Weekend weather
June 5. Keep an eye out for showers and thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening, with a nice hot summer day on deck for tomorrow and a high near 90. It’ll be warm and humid, afternoon thunderstorm possible. Sunday is another sunny day, with a high near 86. Check out our 7-day forecast here, courtesy […]
Property transactions: Who bought what
These recent property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg and Iredell counties Registers of Deeds. Cornelius 4/21/20 $330,000 Karl Stolz to Damon & Janet Thornburg, 21333 Sandy Cove Rd. 4/21/20 $447,000 Thomas & Nicole Beagle to Mark & Inga Siler, 20304 Middletown Rd. 4/22/20 $340,000 James & Christy Pritchard to Sydney Frederick, 20140 Beard St. […]
Pandemic brings down curtain on summer theater
June 4. For the first time in its 55-year history, Davidson Community Players will not produce theater on the campus of Davidson College this summer, cancelling the June and July productions. “Sister Act,” a musical based on the hit 1992 film of the same name, and “Present Laughter,” a comedy by Noel Coward, were slated […]
A signal achievement: Lights running normally at Jetton and W. Catawba
June 4. The traffic signal at Jetton Road and West Catawba is up and running with the automatic system that measures the flow of traffic and adjusts timing accordingly. For an organization not necessarily known for excessive speeds, this was quite an accomplishment. Traffic has been affected for six weeks—and Jetton Road blocked for about […]
