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COVID update April 9: More than 2,500 new cases reported by NCDHHS
April 9. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 2,509 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, ahead of yesterday’s 2,087 new cases and the median of 2,001 daily new cases over the past month. (See chart; data provided by Johns Hopkins University. We do not count zero days, which would include Saturdays and […]
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April 9. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 2,509 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, ahead of yesterday’s 2,087 new cases and the median of 2,001 daily new cases over the past month. (See chart; data provided by Johns Hopkins University. We do not count zero days, which would include Saturdays and […]
April 9. By Tonya Rivens. At the first open community Zoom meeting of the Smithville Community Coalition, approximately 23 residents along with Mayor Washam and several Town Commissioners heard about their ambitious revitalization plan for the Black community just east of I-77. Observers say there is no consensus yet as to how to revitalize and […]
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210331048 Fraud 18706 Silver Quay Dr 10:53:00 03/31/21 ASN Rife, James 210331056 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 13:09:00 03/31/21 CLO Home Depot 210331059 B&E Vehicle 15912 Trenton Place Rd 13:23:00 03/31/21 ASN Wyattworks Plumbing 210401065 Larceny 17111 Statesville Rd 13:36:00 04/01/21 CLO Home […]
April 8. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 2,087 new cases of COVID-19 statewide. Meanwhile, 40 percent of North Carolinians have been partially vaccinated; 28 percent are fully vaccinated. Today’s NCDHHS new case count is higher than any day since March 26. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations fell to 1,004, […]
April 8. If you’ve gotten a “free community water test” invitation in the mail, be prepared for a sales pitch. Charlotte Water, the publicly owned utility, says to proceed with caution. “Charlotte Water is not affiliated with this or other similar vendors offering free water quality tests,” said spokesman Cam Coley. According to marketandresearch.biz, the […]
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show In the opening scene of My Blue Heaven, when Rick Moranis comes home from work … Wait, do I need to provide context about the movie I’m referencing? My Blue Heaven. Steve Martin as Vinnie Antonelli, a former NYC mobster turned informant. Moranis as FBI agent Barney Coopersmith. Best […]
April 7. An amazing Lake Norman tradition—the Charlotte Symphony performance at the Energy Explorium—has been cancelled for a second year due to the coronavirus epidemic, according to sources. In the past, thousands of people brought a picnic and a blanket to the annual event, some coming by land, some by the Inland Sea. McGuire […]
April 7. The Lake Norman Community Health Clinic (LNCHC) of Huntersville is taking over the services of the Ada Jenkins Center Free Medical Clinic. Effective immediately, LNCHC is welcoming uninsured patients formerly served at AJC. “By not duplicating services, we are able to work together to touch more lives in a more efficient manner,” said […]
Richard Petty gets his COVID-19 Vaccine
