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Wildlife news: Largemouth bass evaluation in LKN; avian influenza warning ; sea turtle success
Oct. 28. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s Lake Norman F-1 largemouth bass evaluation is in its second year. This is a five-year study to examine the efficacy of stocking F-1 largemouth bass in Lake Norman. F-1 largemouth bass are a hybrid cross between Florida and northern strain largemouth bass that are produced in commercial fish […]
Halloween tips: Seasonal illness safety
Oct. 28. This might be the most normal Halloween yet since the COVID-19 pandemic began. While children and families are looking forward to some normalcy, Atrium Health says don’t forget about flu and other respiratory illnesses that can be just as harmful and contagious. “If there’s one good thing to come out of the pandemic, […]
Halloween tips: What to do if your child has autism spectrum disorder
Oct. 28. Here are tips from Atrium Health Levine Children’s experts on how to make this Halloween inclusive and fun for all. Dr. Yasmin Senturias, division chief of Atrium Health Levine Children’s Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, sees many children with ASD in her practice. About 1 in 44 children has been identified with ASD according to estimates […]
Weekender Oct. 28-30: Play festival, artist tour, Halloween and more Halloween
Here are highlights of what’s going on around Lake Norman this weekend. Oct. 27-29 6th Annual Boos & Brews Play Festival 8 pm | Oct. 27-29. 10-minute plays with the theme of Halloween, ghost/spirit-oriented (comedy or drama). $15. The Actor’s Lab, 20700 N. Main Street, Suite 112, Cornelius. Oct. 28 Halloween March 5 pm | […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations Oct. 19-25
Oct. 27. As reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 221019047 Fraud 20600 N Main St 09:35:51 10/19/22 ASN Patrick Joseph Distinctive Homes 221019110 Larceny 19621 Statesville Rd 15:56:32 10/19/22 ASN Napa Auto Parts 221020108 Fraud 18440 The Commons Blvd 16:36:54 10/20/22 CLO Coakley, Christian Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant […]
Crunch and lunch
Oct. 26. The NC chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association hosted 33 veterans and first-responders Oct. 21 at the American Legion in Cornelius for a complimentary chair massage and lunch. Cesia Lopez of Monroe, above, and JR McKinney, Charlotte, below, were among the 13 licensed massage therapist volunteers. The event was part of National […]
Halloween tips: What about kids with food allergies?
Oct. 27. According to Dr. Ekta Shah, medical director and pediatric allergist with Atrium Health Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, food allergies should not be taken lightly. They affect 1 in 13 children in the United States. “They’re not simply food preferences and can make children very sick,” Shah says. Alternatives Of course, there are ways to […]
Non-profit pre-school will launch next year
Oct. 26. Cornelius Early Scholars, a nonprofit scholarship preschool, will launch next year to give children in need a chance for a head start in their early childhood education. The preschool will meet in donated space in the Education Building at First Baptist Church on Catawba Avenue. “With one out of four children unprepared to […]
Wastewater spill on Belle Isle
Oct. 26. Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater spill near 17311 Belle Isle Drive yesterday. An estimated 93 gallons reached Lake Norman out of 370 gallons that spilled. What happened A cement truck accidentally damaged a low pressure pipe causing the overflow. Crews were able to vacuum most of it and return it to […]
Halloween tips: Trick-or-treat safely
Oct. 26. Halloween is fun for all ages. But this holiday can be worrisome for some parents. While Halloween is all fun and games, the truth is it can be dangerous for your little trick-or-treaters if certain precautions aren’t taken. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are more than twice as likely to be hit […]
