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COVID vaccines will soon be available
Sept. 13. Both the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna and Pfizer. Healthcare providers are preparing to distribute the newest vaccine which is designed to better protect patients against current COVID-19 variants circulating in our communities. Atrium and Novant officials say […]
Eyes on Jetton: New cameras help deter crime
Sept. 12. By Dave Yochum. If you’ve noticed new cameras on traffic signs on Jetton, you can thank Peninsula resident Bob Watson. He wants to make the Jetton Road area the safest in the state. He solicited friends and neighbors for the money to purchase the cameras, valued at $2,160 each. He’s raised more than […]
Public invited to see plans for Clark Row conditional planning area at community meeting Monday
By TL Bernthal. Sept. 12. The public is invited to attend a community meeting to learn more about proposals for the development of the Tom Clark buildings. The Thomas F. Clark Revocable Trust proposes a conditional planning area to redevelop the existing storefront buildings at 121-129 N. Main Street in downtown Davidson. Preliminary plans include […]
Thoughts on 9-11 at the ‘Never Forget’ monument from Mayor Washam
Sept. 11. [Text of a speech given this morning by Mayor Woody Washam] The events of 9/11 are forever etched in our minds and hearts. The Cornelius Never Forget 9/11 Monument, which includes a piece of steel from the World Trade Center, is our way to honor the first responders, citizens, and military personnel affected […]
Ceremony continues at ‘Never Forget’ 9-11 monument
Sept. 11. Many firefighters, veterans and citizens are at Fire Station No. 1 for the annual 9-11 ceremony. Here is the schedule: 8:30 am – Opening prayer 8:46 am – Hijackers crash American Airlines Flight 11 into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. 9:03 am – Hijackers crash United Airlines Flight 175 into […]
‘Never Forget’ 9-11 ceremony starts at 8:30 am
Sept. 11. The 9-11 Anniversary Ceremony, commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, starts at 8:30 am today at the “Never Forget” monument at Fire Station No. 1. The three-hour event uses a tolling bell and moments of silence to mark the critical moments of that day 22 years ago. The ceremony will […]
Weekly calendar Sept. 11-17: 9-11 anniversary ceremony, Latino Night and more
Calendar Sponsors Monday, Sept. 11 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony 8 am | Sept. 11. At the Cornelius-Lemley Fire Station #1, 19729 South Main St. Tuesday, Sept. 12 Dance Without Limits 10-11 am | Tuesdays through Nov. 14. Designed to encourage and engage seniors of all mobility levels to embrace the magic of movement. Join weekly for […]
Comprehensive housing plan approved by Town Board
Sept. 8. By Dave Vieser. “There’s lots of reason to be optimistic tonight!” With those words, Roger Waldron of Clarion Associates expressed his appreciation to the Cornelius Town Board as they unanimously approved a comprehensive housing plan at their Sept. 5 meeting. Waldron had worked for months on the details of the plan. Much of […]
Summer rental: Life’s a beach sometimes
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show Sept. 08. I got to thinking this summer that our beach trips sure do look a lot different than they used to look. In 15 summers of dragging our family of four to the coast, 14 have been to the same beach. We went to a different beach one […]
Weekend weather: The 90s are s-o-o last summer
Sept. 8. After a quick storm last night, look for warm temps today, then much cooler for the rest of the weekend. Just FYI, it looks like there are no 90 temps next week, which means summer weather is getting ready for its winter vacation. Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 87. Chance of showers and […]
