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Ada Jenkins needs volunteers for tax prep services
Dec. 11. The Ada Jenkins Center needs volunteers to help provide income tax preparation assistance for people with incomes of $57,000 or less. Volunteers are needed in four positions: —Greeter/Screener: Greets everyone visiting the site and create a pleasant atmosphere. Screen taxpayers to determine the type of assistance they need and confirming they have the […]
NCDHHS: 5,556 new COVID-19 cases, vaccine distribution begins next week
Dec. 10. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services reported 5,556 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, 14 percent below yesterday’s record high of 6,495 new cases. The NCDHHS reported 30 new cases today in Cornelius, a record, as well as 48 new cases in Huntersville, another record. NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy […]
Unmasked during Town Board meeting hearing
Dec. 10. By Dave Vieser. Despite town officials saying during their “Coffee Chat” earlier Monday morning that face masks must be worn by everyone at the upcoming town board meeting, developer Jake Palillo did not wear one during a 17-minute development proposal that managed to insult public officials and residents. He used the word “junkyard” […]
Grocery price check-in
Dec. 10. There’s a new kid in town. Aldi opened at One Norman on West Catawba Avenue to join Harris Teeter at Antiquity and Jetton Village, along with Food Lion near Town Hall, Publix in Magnolia Plaza and The Fresh Market at The Shops at Fresh Market. Aldi’s opening in late November saves its fans […]
Police Blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations Dec. 2 – 8
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 201202083 B&E Commercial 19825 North Cove Rd 13:02:39 12/02/20 ACT Great Clips 201203115 Fraud 17110 Kenton Dr 12:48:58 12/03/20 ASN Jones, Donald 201203155 Fraud 19631 West Catawba Av 18:24:00 12/03/20 ASN Walgreens 201203165 Larceny 9815 Willow Leaf Ln 20:04:56 12/03/20 ASN Kunz, […]
Remember encyclopedias? Here’s the latest news
Dec. 10. Encyclopedias. Remember them? Well, Encyclopaedia Britannica remains a source of trusted knowledge for after 250 years, and a newsworthy one at that: They have announced the “Story of the Year for 2020.” If you guessed the 2020 elections, you’re in the ballpark. If you guessed the Electoral College, you hit a home run. […]
Concord’s city manager tests positive for COVID-19
Dec. 10. Concord’s city manager has tested positive for COVID-19 while being asymptomatic. Lloyd Payne began self-isolation on Tuesday and will continue to follow protocols from the CDC and the Cabarrus Health Alliance, including isolation times. “This community will continue to receive the best customer service that they are accustomed to and deserve. With the […]
NCDHHS reports increases in COVID-19 four key metrics
Dec. 9. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services is reporting 6,495 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, a record high. The total case count broke through the 6,000 mark on both Saturday and Sunday and then fell below 5,000 Monday and Tuesday. Indeed, breaking through the 5,000 new cases mark on […]
Public hearings moved to Dec. 21 and Jan. 19
By Dave Vieser. Three controversial public hearings that were originally set for Monday Dec. 7 have been split up to avoid any possible issues with coronavirus regulations. The Junker/Palillo hearing took place as planned, but the hearing on a 199-foot cell tower near Jetton Road, has been moved to Monday Dec. 21, while the third […]
Why most Americans take vaccines
Dec. 9. By Novant Health. Despite what you may have heard or read about anti-vaccine campaigns in recent years, Americans have overwhelmingly rejected the movement, particularly when it comes to protecting children. While childhood vaccination coverage has dipped since 2011, it remains well above 90% both nationally and in the Carolinas. This makes perfect sense, […]
