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New COVID-19 executive order imposes curfew
Dec. 8. By Dave Yochum. With the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services reporting record increases of COVID-19, NC Gov. Roy Cooper this afternoon said “we have to act now to save lives, preserve hospital capacity and save our economy.” He issued a new stay at home order requiring North Carolinians to stay at […]
NCDHHS: New coronaviruses climbing at a slower rate, but hospitalizations increasing
Dec. 8. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 4,670 new cases of COVID-19, up from 4,372 new cases yesterday, but well below Saturday and Sunday when the volume of new cases statewide hit 6,018 and 6,438 respectively. Nevertheless, the NCDHHS today reported a larger increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations: […]
Residents turn out to oppose Palillo project
Dec. 8. By Dave Vieser. Monday night’s public hearing on a proposal by developer Jake Palillo to build 252 apartments plus commercial buildings on West Catawba Avenue near Junker Drive attracted over 50 residents, with all those who spoke opposing the project. The proposal had previously generated strong opposition from local residents during a virtual […]
Red dirt alert: 57 townhomes coming to W. Catawba
Dec. 8. By Dave Vieser. Traffic is frequently congested on West Catawba west of Nantz Road and widening is years away. However, that won’t stop Demeter Properties of Cornelius from building 57 new townhomes on the big bend across from Elevation Church. Alert passersby may have already noticed that the 9.5 acres of wooded property […]
Town board receives audit, sets meeting dates for 2021
Dec. 8. By Dave Vieser. At their first meeting each December, the Town Board usually receives and reviews their final annual comprehensive fiscal report. However, this year, as with so many other issues, things are a bit different. The Martin Starnes CPA firm in Hickory has completed the annual audit of the town’s financial statements, […]
New cases of coronavirus eased off Saturday/Sunday records, but hospitalizations rose
Dec. 7. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 4,372 new cases of COVID-19, down from two record-breaking days where the new case count surged past 5,000 and then 6,000. During the first 5 days of December, the nation added more than 1 million new COVID-19 cases. Johns Hopkins […]
St. Nick himself will survey Davidson routes Dec. 13-14
Dec. 7. This just in: Santa Claus will be in Davidson for a brief visit to review his Christmas Eve route with the Davidson Fire Dept. Dec. 13 and 14. Santa said everyone should take the appropriate COVID-19 precautions and remember to wear a mask, socially distance and avoid large crowds and gatherings. Here’s the […]
Weather fans: Watch, warning and advisory explained
Dec. 7. Have you ever wondered what a Winter Storm Watch is, as opposed to a Winter Storm Warning? And what’s a Winter Weather Advisory anyway? The calendar says winter is still two weeks away, but it’s still good to know the difference since meteorological winter is well under way. —A Winter Storm Watch is […]
Some funding for Charlotte Water’s assistance program expires Dec. 31
Dec. 7. Charlotte Water’s Customer Care Program, which helped residents struggling to pay bills during the pandemic, expires Dec. 31. In March 2020, Charlotte Water launched the first stage of customer care assistance which included discontinuing shutoffs for non-payment as well as the reconnection of previously disconnected customers. In addition, late fees were not charged […]
UPDATE: Plan for 199-foot cell tower goes to Town Board Dec. 21
Dec. 7. UPDATED. The Cornelius Planning Board has thrown a hot potato into the lap of the Town Board, narrowly recommending approval of a 199-foot cell phone tower just off Jetton Road. By a 4-3 vote, planners suggested the Town Board OK the request. NEW: The public hearing has been moved to Monday Dec. 21. […]
