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Panthers, Atrium distribute masks
Sept. 28. Atrium Health, the Carolina Panthers and Johnson C. Smith University partnered together to distribute more than 30,000 masks Saturday to people, businesses and organizations as part of Atrium Health’s Million Mask Initiative. The event was held on the campus of JCSU. Among those helping to pass out masks was Carolina Panthers President Tom […]
Coffee Chat via Zoom Oct. 5
Sept. 29. The Town of Cornelius will host a virtual “Connecting Cornelius” Zoom meeting with Mayor Woody Washam and various officials at 8:30 am Oct. 5. The meeting will begin with a COVID-19 update from Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris and Town Manager Andrew Grant. The highlight of the meeting will be a […]
Phase 2.5: Answering the most common mask-related questions
Sept. 28. By Josh Jarman. Many North Carolinians were encouraged earlier this month when Gov. Roy Cooper announced that the state would ease COVID-19 restrictions and enter into Safer at Home Phase 2.5. This dimmer switch approach to easing restrictions allowed indoor and outdoor gathering sizes to slightly increase, playgrounds to open and gyms to […]
NC Sen. Marcus faces Constitution Party candidate this election
Sept. 25. UPDATED 9/28. By Dave Vieser. Incumbent NC Sen. Natasha Marcus (D-41) has no Republican opponent this fall, leaving only a minor party candidate to oppose her on the official ballot. “I’ll let Republicans explain why they were unable to field a candidate in this race,” the Davidson resident told Cornelius Today. Unaffiliated candidate […]
Davidson start-up dives into delivery of craft water in glass bottles
Sept. 25. Boomerang Water, a craft water subscription service based in Davidson, will launch in early October in 5,000 square feet with six employees. And $3 million invested so far, according to founder Jason Dibble. Eliminating single-use plastic The company’s mission is to eliminate the need for single-use plastic water bottles. Starting Oct. 1, subscribers […]
New NCDHHS coronavirus tracking system affects daily totals
Sept. 25. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services reported 1,693 new cases of COVID-19 statewide under a new counting system that also increased the cumulative number of cases and deaths statewide. Thew new statewide total number of deaths under the new system is 3,409, up 53 from yesterday. A “COVID-19 case” is a […]
Weekend weather: Rain, showers will go away
Sept. 25. Don’t worry, the rain goes away sometime tonight. Look for patchy fog Saturday morning, setting the stage for a cloudy day, with a high near 78 and only a slight chance of showers. Lows overnight around 63, with the sun coming out on Sunday. High around 81. Take a look at the next […]
Toyota Series to host fishing event on Lake Norman
Sept. 24. The 2020 Toyota Series Eastern Division will wrap up its season with the Toyota Series at Lake Norman. Hosted by Visit Lake Norman and Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, the Oct. 1-3 tournament will feature the region’s best bass-fishing pros and co-anglers casting for a top prize of up to $65,000, […]
Median number of new NC coronavirus cases creeps up, past week vs. past month
Sept. 24. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services reported 1,688 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, up from 952 yesterday and 1,168 new cases Tuesday. The median number of new cases statewide during the past seven days is now running 2.4 percent above the median number of new cases over the […]
‘The Ghost Behind’ screening via Zoom Oct. 15
“The Ghost Behind,” a short film by Davidson College alum Caroline Rumley, is about music, addiction and the loss of her brother Jim, also a Davidson grad. Her work has been screened at venues internationally, including the Sundance Film Festival. The 12-minute film, along with with a live Q&A with the filmmaker, will be screened […]
