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COVID-19 update July 9
July 9. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services on Friday reported 543 new COVID-19 cases statewide, down from 630 new cases yesterday. Positive testing, which climbed to 4.8 percent mid-week, fell to 3.1 percent today. COVID hospitalizations rose to 418 today, from 410 statewide in Thursday’s report. There were eight new deaths statewide […]
Weekend Weather: Ah summer!
July 9. It will be warm and humid for the next five or six days: Highs in the upper 80s, maybe 90 and possible showers/t-storms especially in the afternoon. Friday, high 88 possible t-storms. Saturday, high 90, possible t-storms Sunday, high 90, possible t-storms Monday, high 88, possible t-storms Tuesday, high 88, possible t-storms Wednesday, […]
All 5 incumbents have filed to run for re-election in Cornelius; newcomer running in H’ville
July 8. By Dave Yochum. Second-term Commissioner Denis P. Bilodeau has filed to run for re-election to the Cornelius Town Board. He is the fifth incumbent to file to run in the non-partisan November election. Four incumbents filed on Friday afternoon last week. Former Commissioner Dave Gilroy has said he plans to run again but […]
Lots to do this weekend and beyond
July 9. With a chance of showers through the weekend, check to make sure events are being held. This calendar, published weekly on Thursdays, can point you to some of the best options in Lake Norman. Submit your entertainment and event news to corneliustoday@gmail.com. We’ve included some additional dates for events you need to register […]
Meck County restores $56 million in CMS funding
July 8. By Dave Yochum. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners have resolved their dispute over county funding for the 2021-2022 school year. It means county commissioners will remove the conditional-allocation restrictions placed on $56 million of the current appropriation, making the funds immediately available to CMS. In addition, […]
Help feed our furry friends
July 8. Ada Jenkins Center’s Loaves and Fishes needs food for furry friends. The food pantry is asking for donations of cat and dog food – either wet or dry. Please limit dog food bags to 3 – 5 pounds. You can drop off donations at the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., Davidson. Loaves […]
Overnight detour planned at Exit 30
July 8. The Town of Davidson and I-77 Mobility Partners announced overnight on Thursday, July 8 at 9 pm to Friday, July 9 at 6 am crews will be conducting work on the Griffith Street bridge at Exit 30 and Griffith Street. During this time, motorists will be detoured as follows: Local traffic travelling west […]
COVID-19 update July 8
July 8. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Thursday reported 630 new COVID-19 cases statewide, the largest daily increase since late May. Positive testing, which climbed to 4.8 percent yesterday, fell to 3.4 percent today. On July 1 it was 2 percent. COVID hospitalizations were at 410 statewide in today’s NCDHHS report, vs. […]
Novant Health announces changes to operating hours of mass vaccination sites
July 7. Novant Health has reduced hours at its four mass vaccination sites because of decreased vaccine demand and changes in operational needs. The health care system also announced that the number of primary adult and pediatric care clinics that can administer the COVID-19 vaccine continues to increase. Today, more than 60 clinics are administering […]
July 24 is officially ‘Big Day at the Lake Day’
July 7. By Dave Vieser. Mayor Woody Washam and the Town Board have officially proclaimed Saturday July 24 as Big Day at the Lake in Cornelius. The official proclamation adopted on July 6 said “Big Day at the Lake provides a day of fun for at-risk youngsters in Big Brothers and Big Sisters…and that Cornelius […]
