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Davidson would maintain tax rate under proposed budget
May 12. While the general fund budget would increase by 5.6 percent, the Town of Davidson tax rate will remain the same under the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-22 (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022). “We are extremely proud of our staff and department heads for all of the hard work that has […]
LangTree Live Thursday
May 12. LangTree Live returns with the Jill Goodson Band playing hits from the 70s and 80s. The free concert runs 6 pm to 9 pm at 401 Langtree Road. No coolers.
COVID-19 update May 12
May 12. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,493 new COVID-19 cases, up from 699 new cases yesterday and 1,468 exactly one week ago. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations were at 933, down from 968 yesterday. Deaths There were 29 new deaths attributable to COVID-19 statewide in today’s report. Testing The statewide positive […]
COVID-19 update May 11: Drop in new cases
May 11. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 699 new COVID-19 cases, a steep decline from the volume earlier this year. The median of the past seven days of reported results (1,932 cases) statewide is 10.8 percent below the median of the past 31 days (2167 cases). (See chart; data from […]
Symetra golf tour provides economic boost for LKN
May 11. There’s an international cast of players coming to River Run Country Club for the $175,000 Symetra Classic May 14-16. Defending champion Peiyun Chien (Pingtung, Chinese Taipei) is among the competitors as well as university students from Sweden, Belgium, Israel, Slovenia and the People’s Republic of China. More than 300 women from at least […]
Novant begins Pfizer shots for 12- to 15-year-olds Thursday afternoon
May 10. Novant Health will accept COVID-19 vaccination walk-ins for 12- to 15 year-olds beginning 3 pm Thursday, contingent on expected approvals from the Food & Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control. The closest location is Novant Health Medical Group at 17220 Northcross Drive in Huntersville. It is open 8 am to 5 […]
Dante Lewis, Eli Yacinthe performing at Jazz Fest May 22
May 11. The Cornelius Jazz Fest on Saturday, May 22, includes performances by Dante Lewis as well as the Eli Yacinthe Band. The in-person event, which runs from 5 pm to 8 pm, is free. There will be food trucks and beverage vendors, but COVID-19 regulations will apply including social distancing. Attendees must pre-register. The […]
COVID-19 update May 10
May 10. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 974 new COVID-19 cases, down from 1,932 new cases reported late Friday afternoon and 1,798 new cases reported last Thursday. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations were at 951, down from 1,007 one week ago. Deaths There were 10 new deaths attributable to COVID-19 statewide in […]
Rate hikes will generate income for Town-owned electric utility
Analysis | By Dave Vieser In 2007, Cornelius commissioners turned down a chance to invest in the debt ridden Adelphia Cable System, a wise move as it turned out. However, the town still does own and operate another utility: ElectriCities, and it’s going to cost their customers a lot more during the next decade. How […]
Hurricane season: Hugo bossed us around in 1989
May 10. If you think hurricanes don’t affect Charlotte, that’s not the case. Hurricane Hugo knocked out power for days in 1989, destroying homes and businesses in its path. Hugo was the second-worst storm in modern history after making landfall in Charleston SC as a Category Four monster with wind speeds well over 130 mph. […]
