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Sun, skin and summer: Navigating sunscreen choices for safer days outdoors
July 8. By Will Atwater/NC Health News. From the EnoFest in Durham to Christmas in July in Ashe County, from Topsail Beach to Grandfather Mountain, North Carolinians are gearing up for active, sun-drenched days. But as shorts-and-T-shirt weather heats up, experts warn: Don’t forget to apply sunscreen. The Environmental Working Group, which has published its annual […]
Davidson Fall Arts Festival looking for artist-exhibitors
July 8. Are you an artist? The Town of Davidson is holding the Davidson Fall Arts Festival set for Saturday, September 13, is accepting applications for exhibitors through Aug. 24. Applications and registration forms are available online at www.townofdavidson.org/fallartsfestival. For questions about the festival, email Kim Fleming at kfleming@townofdavidson.org or call 704-940-9622.
American Red Cross conducting summer blood drive
July 7. The American Red Cross is conducting a summer-long blood drive in north Mecklenburg. According to the organization, severe summer weather can have a negative impact on the ability to collect blood and platelets, so scheduling and keeping donation appointments are crucial this month to ensure blood products are constantly available. Those interested in donating […]
Residential portion of stalled Alexander Farms development rock solid, developer says
July 7. By Dave Vieser. It’s been almost four years since the Cornelius Town Board gave the green light for a major mixed-use development on the 55-acre Alexander Farms property. The basic layout had retail near West Catawba, an active adult facility aadjacent to the retail segment, and private homes for leasing. Back in 2021 […]
Fresh vegetable program targets seniors
July 6. Mecklenburg County’s Senior Nutrition Program, Public Health, and the Charlotte Food Policy Council are distributing vouchers for the N.C. Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Eligible senior citizens can receive a $50 voucher to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, raw honey, and fresh cut herbs from specific farmers markets. Mecklenburg County seniors aged 60+ […]
Weekly Calendar July 6-13: Music and more
Tuesday, July 8 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag items for every five classes completed. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats. The […]
Weekend Weather
July 3. The weekend looks perfect: Hot, dry and sunny. Happy Independence Day! Thursday: Sunny, high near 91. Independence Day: Sunny, high near 90. Saturday: Sunny, high near 88. Sunday: 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny high near 88. Monday: 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly […]
Celebrating July 4: We’ll be closed for the holiday
July 3. Cornelius Today | Business Today will be closed Friday, July 4, Independence Day. Have fun and stay safe! What else is closed? Banks and post offices are closed on Friday. Some groceries will have holiday hours, but there’s no need to stock up on bread and milk. Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave.,and […]
Weekender July 3-6: Happy 4th
Thursday, July 3 4th of July Celebration at Lowe’s YMCA 6- 10 pm | July 3. Lowe’s YMCA hosts Field of Flags, live music and fireworks. You can also visit the Field of Flags any time from July 2 to 5. Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville. Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 4th of July […]
New research: Coastal communities are flooding more than previously thought
July 3. By Dave Yochum. The “Sunny Day Flooding Project,” a research initiative focused on improving flood monitoring, broadening understanding of coastal flooding, and identifying the most effective flood mitigation strategies, reveals that some North Carolina coastal communities are flooding more than previously thought. Indeed, you might want to think twice about that beach house. […]
