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‘Turn and test’ this weekend to prevent home fire tragedies
Oct. 29. When turning back your clocks this Sunday, test your smoke alarms to help protect your family from home fires — which continue to be the nation’s most frequent disaster during COVID-19. In 2020, American Red Cross volunteers have responded to more than 860 home fires in the Greater Carolinas to help more than […]
Hello Zeta: Wind and rain
Oct. 29. UPDATED. Duke Energy is dealing with as many as 25,000 customers without power due to Tropical Storm Zeta which seems to have left as fast as it came. The National Weather Service says rain and wind will subside this afternoon. The National Weather Service at 1 pm said there is still a 30 […]
NCDHHS reports new COVID-19 cases higher than median of past week, month
Oct. 27. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services reported 2,253 new COVID-19 cases statewide today, up from 2,141 new cases yesterday. It’s still fewer than the 2,716 new cases reported on Friday last week. But compared to the median number of new cases during the past month, it’s well ahead. The median number […]
Davidson hires first housing and equity director
Oct. 28. Davidson has hired Eugene L. Bradley as the town’s first Housing and Equity director to lead the town’s affordable housing and racial equity programs. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing affordable housing strategies as well as a racial equity action plan. In addition to developing overall strategies for affordable housing […]
How to have a happy, safe and inclusive Halloween in 2020
Oct. 28. By Atrium Health. This year, it’s more important than ever to keep kids safe during Halloween. While Halloween probably won’t look quite the same as usual in 2020 with the pandemic still present within our communities, kids can still have fun while adhering to recommendations for a safe Halloween. While celebrating, remember to […]
Update on Huntersville’s holiday plans
Oct. 28. Christmas event details are still being worked out, according to Lindsay Small, Downtown Events & Facilities Coordinator for the Huntersville Parks & Recreation. “We have created a few different options to work with,” Small said. “A final decision will be made after Veterans Day.” Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to make an announcement Nov. […]
Committee opening: Storm Water Advisory Committee
Oct. 28. The Town of Cornelius is looking for residents to represent the Town on Mecklenburg County’s Storm Water Advisory Committee (SWAC). The SWAC is a group of volunteers who provide guidance and public input into the services and policies of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services. The advisory committee is comprised of nine residents appointed by […]
New COVID-19 case climb again, as well as hospitalizations, deaths
Oct. 27. The number of new COVID-19 cases statewide reported by the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services rose again. The NCDHHS today reported 2,141 new cases, up from 1,643 new cases yesterday. It’s still fewer than the 2,716 new cases reported on Friday last week. When you look at the median number […]
Parent of a young athlete? Here’s what you need to know
Oct. 27. By Cliff Mehrtens, Novant Health. It is a challenging time to be a young athlete. The COVID-19 pandemic, depending on your age, sport and where you live, has jumbled athletes’ schedules and routines in many ways. Some sports, insisting on safety measures, are playing. Others have been postponed until the winter and spring, in […]
Town of Davidson Comprehensive Plan wins award
Oct. 27. The Davidson Comprehensive Plan has been recognized by the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association (NC-APA) with a Marvin Collins Planning Award, Comprehensive Plan/Small Community (less than 25,000 persons) category. The award recognizes comprehensive plans that advance the science and art of planning. Adopted in January 2020, the Comprehensive Plan followed […]
