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April 8 COVID update: NC is 28% fully vaccinated
April 8. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 2,087 new cases of COVID-19 statewide. Meanwhile, 40 percent of North Carolinians have been partially vaccinated; 28 percent are fully vaccinated. Today’s NCDHHS new case count is higher than any day since March 26. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations fell to 1,004, […]
Charlotte Water not associated with ‘free community’ water test offer
April 8. If you’ve gotten a “free community water test” invitation in the mail, be prepared for a sales pitch. Charlotte Water, the publicly owned utility, says to proceed with caution. “Charlotte Water is not affiliated with this or other similar vendors offering free water quality tests,” said spokesman Cam Coley. According to marketandresearch.biz, the […]
Our little systems have their day. Pancakes, for instance
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show In the opening scene of My Blue Heaven, when Rick Moranis comes home from work … Wait, do I need to provide context about the movie I’m referencing? My Blue Heaven. Steve Martin as Vinnie Antonelli, a former NYC mobster turned informant. Moranis as FBI agent Barney Coopersmith. Best […]
Novant Health offering vaccine appointments for patients, non-patients
April 8. Novant Health is offering vaccination appointments to patients and non-patients alike. Appointments fill up fast and supply may be limited. You can sign up for appointment alerts if no times are available at your preferred location and Novant will notify you when a slot opens. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human […]
Symphony at the Explorium cancelled, but Bailey Road Park is a ‘go’ for June 19
April 7. An amazing Lake Norman tradition—the Charlotte Symphony performance at the Energy Explorium—has been cancelled for a second year due to the coronavirus epidemic, according to sources. In the past, thousands of people brought a picnic and a blanket to the annual event, some coming by land, some by the Inland Sea. McGuire […]
LNCHC will take over and expand Ada Jenkins medical services
April 7. The Lake Norman Community Health Clinic (LNCHC) of Huntersville is taking over the services of the Ada Jenkins Center Free Medical Clinic. Effective immediately, LNCHC is welcoming uninsured patients formerly served at AJC. “By not duplicating services, we are able to work together to touch more lives in a more efficient manner,” said […]
COVID-19 update April 7
April 7. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,380 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, for a total of 924,810 since the outbreak began. In Mecklenburg County, the NCDHHS is reporting 141 new cases. The median of the past seven days of reported results statewide is slightly ahead of […]
Vaccinations open for anyone over 16 in NC
April 7. By Dave Yochum. As a highly contagious COVID-19 variant first identified in the UK reaches every state in the US, North Carolina appears to be holding its own COVID-wise. To date, the state has administered over 5.2 million doses of coronavirus vaccines. Forty percent of those 18 and up are at least partially […]
Happy National Beer Day, and, oh yes, Coffee Cake Day, Empowered Women Entrepreneurs Day, International Beaver Day, No Housework Day
April 7. Happy April 7 also known as Coffee Cake Day, Empowered Women Entrepreneurs Day, International Beaver Day, No Housework Day and National Beer Day. All of which can be celebrated at a local craft brewery, draft house or pub. (Awesome segue!) Indeed, North Carolina boasts the largest number of craft breweries in the South, […]
Huntersville seeks PAC advisory board member
April 7. Huntersville is accepting applications through April 9 for the Public Art Commission. Serving as a member on these advisory boards gives residents an opportunity to give input andsuggestions regarding leisure, parks, trails, greenways, art and recreation activities in the town. These advisory boards provide an invaluable service to the Huntersville Parks and Recreation […]
