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Catch a cosmic light show
Aug. 11. Go outside, look up. You could see a shower of meteors and bright fireballs light up the night sky this week. The Perseids meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of Aug. 11-13, according to EarthSky. NASA said it’s the “best meteor shower of the year.” The shower is known for its […]
COVID update Aug. 11: New case volume up 154%
Aug. 11. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 4,963 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, the highest one-day gain in six months. The median number of new cases statewide during the past seven business days (4,331) is now running 154 percent ahead of the median number of new cases […]
Davidson is accepting applications for nonprofit grant requests
Aug. 11. Davidson is now accepting applications from nonprofits for grant funding for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Go to: www.townofdavidson.org/nonprofitfunding for more information and to apply. The application deadline is Sept. 10. Below are the program grant guidelines: + Nonprofit agencies must meet a public purpose that the town government does not directly […]
COVID-19 update Aug. 10: Positivity rate 14%
Aug. 5. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting a 14 percent statewide positivity rate for COVID-19, not far from the post-holiday peaks late last year and early this year. On Dec. 30 last year, the statewide positivity rate was 14.8 percent; on Jan. 6 it peaked at 17.8 […]
Holiday Parade is on this year
Aug. 10. Is your mind on Christmas yet? Well, the Towns of Davidson and Cornelius plan to hold the 39th Annual North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 1 pm. As of right now, it’s a real parade, not virtual like last year’s. Registration will open Friday, Aug. 13, with registration limited to […]
E-bike Demo Day
Aug. 10. Davidson Parks and Recreation is partnering with Mestizo’s Restaurant to offer free test rides with e-bikes from their rental fleet. Come test out an e-bike on Friday, Aug. 20 at the Town Green from 9-11am. Electric-assist bikes are a transportation option. The test ride is available for ages 16-18 with adult. Please bring […]
Lake Norman: Beware traffic, inexperience, alcohol, speed
Aug. 10. Ignoring safe boating rules can quickly put an end to a fun outing on the water, “Pulling a water skier or tube adds tremendous complexity for the boat operator,” says Denis Bilodeau, a town commissioner. “Be safe by assigning a spotter as well as checking life vests for a proper fit,” he said. […]
$154 million project will be transformational
Aug. 9. By Dave Vieser | When Atrium announced the state’s approval of their 30-bed hospital in Cornelius last month, it represented a major step forward. The state had initially denied issuing a Certificate of Need (CON) for a new hospital but reversed its position after Atrium appealed. What’s next is a thorough review by […]
COVID-19 update: NC, Meck positivity rates reach 11%
Aug. 9. There were 3,863 new COVID-19 cases statewide in today’s statewide coronavirus update but it was down from Thursday’s and Friday’s totals which were in excess of 4,000 both days. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services says statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are at 1,946. They were in the 400-500 range during […]
Phaedra Pistone: New Mrs. US Continental has a powerful platform, story
Aug. 9. Phaedra Pistone, the owner of Classic Bride & Formals on Catawba Avenue, is the new Mrs. US Continental 2021. A two-time breast cancer survivor, she says she will advocate for breast cancer awareness and continue her mission to empower, encourage and educate people about the importance of early detection. “Ladies, get your mammogram. […]
