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Groceries for those in need
April 22. The Lake Norman YMCA/Loaves & Fishes “Food Share” will be held Friday April 23 at the Y in Cornelius from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. The exact address is 21300 Davidson St. Be prepared by clearing space appropriately. Opening the trunk prior to pulling up to the truck helps volunteers know where to […]
Cooper will lift most COVID-19 restrictions by June 1
April 21. By Dave Yochum. With plentiful vaccine supplies, Gov. Roy Cooper this afternoon said he is planning to lift most COVID-19 restrictions by June 1, including social distancing and restrictions on indoor dining, bars and concert venues. But not the mask mandate. “Until enough of us are protected by the vaccine, we need to […]
COVID-19 update April 21
April 21. The median of new COVID-19 cases over the past seven days (2,434) statewide is 15.25 percent ahead of the median of the past 31 days (2,112), based on data from Johns Hopkins University. Medians are calculated on business days, skipping Saturday and Sunday when the NC Dept. of Health does not report COVID-19 […]
Weather update: Cold front
April 21. We’re dealing with a strong cold front that will bring winds and eventually much colder air this afternoon and on into the night, with temps approaching freezing. Our plants may dodge the frost bullet, especially if the wind is strong. The National Weather Service predicts a low around 34. Sunny again Thursday, high […]
Car show May 15 at Rescue Ranch
April 21. Rescue Ranch is hosting a car show with classic cars and hot rods, including some NASCAR celebrities’ personal cars, 11 am to 4 pm May 15. Rescue Ranch is an animal welfare organization that uses educational programs to promote respect for animals and responsible pet ownership, as well as agricultural, environmental and wildlife […]
A good sign: CMS hiring bus drivers
April 21. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the largest public school transportation district in the state, is starting to hire full-time and part-time drivers. Starting bus drivers earn an hourly wage of $15.75 plus benefits. In-person instruction for students in grades 6-12 increased to four days a week starting April 12. In person hiring events will be held […]
Iredell Health has vaccine appointments available Saturday
April 21. Appointments for first doses of the Pfizer vaccine for Saturday, April 24 are now open for booking at Iredell Health System in Statesville. To schedule an appointment, click here. Second doses are automatically scheduled for 3 weeks after the first dose. For a map and driving directions, click here.
HS graduation info for Hough, N. Meck, Hopewell
April 21. Three North Meck high schools will hold in-person ceremonies at Bojangles Coliseum, while others will be held at Ovens Auditorium, and one at the Charlotte Convention Center. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols and social-distancing requirements, the district will limit each Class of 2021 graduate to two guests. Tuesday June 1 Bojangles Coliseum 3:00 […]
CMS updates attendance at sporting events
April 21. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is expanding attendance for football playoffs and spring sports, setting attendance limits at 30 percent of indoor and outdoor capacity. Face coverings will be required at all times. “After reviewing additional guidance, we believe that at 30 percent of maximum capacity we can allow more fans to attend athletic contests to […]
Flags at halff-staff honor former VP
April 20. United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities are at half-staff in honor of former US Vice President Walter Frederick Mondale who passed away Monday at the age of 93. Mondale was the 42nd vice president, serving from 1977 to 1981 under President Jimmy Carter. The attorney general of Minnesota before becoming […]
