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COVID-19 update: June 24
June 24. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Thursday reported 394 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 15 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. Hospitalizations are at 429 statewide, down from 442 yesterday. Positive testing is at 2.3 percent statewide; 2.2 percent in Mecklenburg Mecklenburg County In Mecklenburg County, there were 31 new coronavirus […]
Davidson to create a Pedestrian Safety Task Force; applications now available
June 24. The Davidson Board of Commissioners are moving forward with the formation of a Pedestrian Safety Task Force in response to the pedestrian fatality on Thursday, June 17. After much discussion on pedestrian safety and about how best to proceed at the board regular meeting on Tuesday, June 22, the board agreed to form […]
Davidson seeks volunteers to help plan National Night Out
The Davidson Police Department is looking for residents interested in helping to plan its National Night Out event. This year the town will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 5-7 pm at Roosevelt Wilson Park. Cornelius, meanwhile, has moved its event to Oct. 5, Cornelius Police Chief Kevin Black said. “Typically the […]
Dudley’s Place serves HIV/AIDS population
June 24. Dudley’s Place, an HIV/AIDS Service organization, officially opens new offices in at 103 Commerce Centre Drive in Huntersville with a ribbon-cutting at 5 pm today. Founded by Dr. Frederick Cruickshank, medical director at Rosedale Health and Wellness, Dudley’s Place addresses the HIV-positive population as well as HIV prevention. “I wanted to create the […]
Davidson Police Department offers Dog Walker Watch Program
June 23. The Davidson Police Department is inviting residents to a Dog Walker Watch training session on July 7 in the at Town Hall. Dog Walker Watch encourages neighbors to help local law enforcement by acting as extra eyes and ears while out walking their dogs. “We are a community that enjoys being outdoors and […]
COVID-19 update June 23
July 23. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Wednesday reported 461 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 11 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. Hospitalizations statewide are at 442, a new low this year. Positive testing is at 2.3 percent statewide; 2.2 percent in Mecklenburg Mecklenburg County In Mecklenburg County, there were 48 new […]
Waterman Fish Bar lands Cowboy space
June 23. The now-closed Cowboy restaurant, part of Cornelius-based Captiva Restaurant Group, will become a seafood restaurant. Joe Douglas, founder of Captiva, said Charlotte-based Waterman Fish Bar will take over the 4,160 square foot space which he will continue to own. The moderately priced neighborhood seafood concept is expected to open later this year after […]
Online academy registration open through Sunday, July 18
June 23. Registration for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools virtual academies is open. Rising third through 12th grade students interested in attending school in a fully virtual setting for the 2021-2022 school year should visit CMS School Choice to transfer. The transfer window for current students closes 10 pm Sunday, July 18. Students will have access to all […]
It’s official: Local tax rate stays the same
June 23. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius taxpayers won’t see a property tax increase this coming year with the adoption this week of a $26.1 million municipal budget, and a “frozen tax rate budget” county-wide. The town tax rate will remain at .222 per $100 of assessed valuation, which will mean a $666 levy for a […]
Peninsula mansion sells for $6 million
June 22. A home on Flying Jib Road in The Peninsula has sold for $6,250,000. The six-bedroom, 9,894-square-foot mansion on Lake Norman across from the Peninsula Yacht Club changed hands last week for a cool $632 per square foot. The home was listed by Lance Carlyle of Cornelius-based Carlyle Properties. The home on Flying Jib […]
