Focus Friday - Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, 8:30 a.m.: Focus On Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools: A Discussion With The Superintendent

The Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board voted 8-1 to require face masks for all students, staff and volunteers.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: CMS Announces New Appointments.8.10.21

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Earnest Winston announced new appointments at the Aug. 10 meeting of the Charlotte-Mecklenb ...

City Of Cornelius: Keeping Up With Cornelius: August 8 Newsletter

Meet Your Neighbor: Douglas Marion. In our Town, there is no shortage of hardworking people who are dedicated to helping their community ...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: CMS Expands MORE Program For Third-Graders

CMS has partnered with Professor Jimmy Kim and the Harvard READS Lab on the Model of Reading Engagement (MORE) curriculum for four years ...

City Of Cornelius: Cornelius PD Now Registering For National Night Out Sponsors And Vendors

See the latest announcement from the City of Cornelius.

City Of Cornelius: Blood Drive At Town Hall

Join OneBlood on Thursday, August 12 for a blood drive at Town Hall.

Cornelius-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

4 Arrested For DWI In Cornelius This Week: Police Blotter

Police charged a 49-year-old man for truancy this week in Cornelius. Here's a rundown of crime reported around town.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Cornelius Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Mecklenburg County and across NC.

Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Cornelius: See The List

Following new CDC guidance on face coverings, many retailers are once again directing employees and customers to mask up.

Mecklenburg County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Cornelius residents.

Live Music, Outdoor Movie: August Events Around Lake Norman

From live music events to community theater and a local restaurant week, there is plenty going on this month around Lake Norman.

City Of Cornelius: Cornelius Police Citizen's Academy

See the latest announcement from the City of Cornelius, on applications now being accepted.

City Of Cornelius: New Way To Receive Notification Of A ‘No Swimming' Advisory

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is excited to announce the development by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management of new c ...

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Mecklenburg County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: Board Of Education Approves Universal Face-Covering Requirements

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted July 30 to approve universal face coverings in all schools and educational office bui ...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: Camp CMS: Exceptional Children Add-On License Program

As more than a dozen Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teachers worked hard to return students to school, they also took on a learning oppor ...

Back To School In Cornelius: 2021-22 CMS School Calendar

Parents throughout the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district can mark the first day of school coming up next month. Here's a list of dates.

Coffee With A Cop Event Coming Up In Cornelius: Details

Have a question for the police department? Officers will be on hand to meet with the community at this upcoming event in Cornelius.

These Cornelius Area Restaurants Got Revitalization Funds

Nationally, around 101,000 eateries received grants, including some in the Cornelius area.

Blood Donors Needed In Cornelius Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

All types of donations are needed, especially type O.

Citizens Academy Returns To Cornelius This Fall: How To Apply

Residents who want to know more about police operations can apply to take the Cornelius Police Citizens Academy course. Here's how.

City Of Cornelius: Keeping Up With Cornelius: July 25 Newsletter

There's no doubt that the world we live in today is technology-driven. We use it daily to store data, communicate, broaden our horizons, ...

City Of Cornelius: Pack The Patrol Car

See the latest announcement from the City of Cornelius; acceptance of donations begins today

City Of Cornelius: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Parks & Recreation, & Road Projects

These are some of the topics we'll be discussing at the next Connecting Cornelius: Coffee Chat. Join us on August 2 at 8:30 a.m.

West Coast Wildfires Prompt Air Quality Alert For Cornelius

The smoke from wildfires in the northwest are elevating fine particulates and creating hazy skies throughout North Carolina.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: Camp CMS: A Science Experiment To Flip For

See the latest announcement from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

PPP Loans Benefited Cornelius Businesses

The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 139,472 North Carolina businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Cornelius.

'Pack The Patrol Car' School Supply Campaign: How To Donate

The Cornelius Police Department is launching a school supply drive July 26 to benefit area schools and students. Here's how you can donate.

Charles Knox Jr. Selected As Lake Norman's Business Person Of The Year: Founder Of The Knox Group

Cashion, in his full remarks to the 200 business leaders, stated, "This individual may be one of the single most engaged business members."

John Bradford Named McIntosh Law Firm Passion To Succeed Recipient : Lake Norman Chamber's 2020 Entrepreneur Of The Year

Firm Founder Bob McIntosh stated, "This year's McIntosh Law Firm Passion to Succeed recipient is no stranger to anyone in this room."

Delta Aquariids, Perseid Meteors In Cornelius: Peak Dates

Plan your summer nights in Cornelius around two meteor showers: the long-running Delta Aquariids and the fireball-producing Perseids.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: School Renaming Centered In Emotion And History

Students, staff, parents and community members celebrated the renaming of Zebulon B. Vance High to Julius L. Chambers High at a ceremony ...

City Of Cornelius: HWY 115 Road Closure

Charlotte Water is installing a new water line at the intersection of Walnut St. and 115 in Davidson (just before downtown). Work is sch ...

Blood Donors Needed In Cornelius Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the Cornelius area.

City Of Cornelius: Cool Off With A Cop

See the latest announcement from the City of Cornelius: This takes place Friday, July 23, at the Smithville Park Splash Pad.

City Of Cornelius: Keeping Up With Cornelius: July 11 Newsletter

There's never a shortage of things to do around Cornelius. Between taking a stroll along one of our greenways, spending an evening at a ...

National Merit Scholars Award Goes To Cornelius Graduate

Reilly McDowell is among the latest winners in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship program named this week.

2 Vehicles Stolen This Week: Crime Reported To Cornelius Police

Five people were arrested this week in Cornelius. Here's a rundown of crime reported around town.

How Racially Segregated Is Cornelius? New Project Weighs In

Among U.S. cities with more than 200,000 residents, 81 percent were more segregated in 2019 than in 1990, a new report says.