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Can drugstore memory supplements really help?
Sept. 14. By Cliff Mehrtens. Many people turn to over-the-counter substances in hopes of boosting their memory. Do they work? Which ones are most helpful, if any? Dr. Mark Pippenger, a behavioral neurologist at Novant Health Memory Care – SouthPark in Charlotte answers questions about the popular trend. Do over-the-counter supplements help improve memory loss? […]
Town of Davidson adopts 2020-21 new strategic plan
Sept. 14. After a delay because of the coronavirus pandemic, the town has adopted its strategic plan for this year. At the start of each new term, the Davidson Board of Commissioners gathers with town staff to review and reaffirm the town’s mission, vision and values and develop a strategic plan to be implemented during […]
New cases climb again, but positive test rate is falling
Sept. 1. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,532 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, up from 1,222 new cases yesterday. The trend over the past week vs the past month shows a 14 percent decline in the median number of new cases, based on data from Johns Hopkins […]
Davidson OKs extending town limits
Sept. 11. The town extended corporate limits to include Davidson Farms, Kistler Farm Road and Mayes Hall at its recent meeting. The Davidson Board of Commissioners approved: * Ordinance 2020-04 to extend the corporate limits of the Town of Davidson to include Davidson Farms * Ordinance 2020-05 to include Kistler Farm Road * Voluntary contiguous […]
Suicide prevention, mental health awareness program set for Sept. 21
Sept. 11. Davidson Mayor Knox and the Board of Commissioners acknowledged the recent passing of a Davidson teen to suicide and the need for mental health awareness and resources. The board would like to continue the conversation in the community and at an upcoming board meeting with Davidson LifeLine and other area mental health resources […]
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has tutoring help online
Sept. 11. Did you know Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers free access to online tutors? With your library card, you can get free help from a live, online, qualified tutor—up to 10 free tutoring sessions each week. Powered by Tutor.com the service offers help for K-12 students and adult learners as well, in both English and […]
9/11 remembered; ceremony at Fire Station No. 1
Sept. 11. By Jeff Jackson. The morning of September 11th, 2001, I was a college sophomore watching television. Just as I saw the second plane hit, I happened to see a dump truck across the street with its hauler elevated drive through a bunch of power lines and then all the lights went out. Everyone […]
Davidson police chief to host virtual “No Agenda” meeting
Sept. 11. Davidson Police Chief Penny Dunn will host a virtual “no agenda” meeting on Monday, September 14 at 6:30 pm. The opportunity to engage with the Davidson Police Department typically happens throughout the year at various events such as Town Day, Custard with a Cop and National Night Out. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, none […]
Post-Floyd discussion has community leaders, police talking
The Town of Cornelius issued this invitation: In response to the outcry of pain across our nation following the George Floyd tragedy, we invite all in the community to join us for a virtual conversation on social and racial equity in our North Mecklenburg. About 110 people from Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville attended via Zoom. […]
Warm, summery, showery weekend on deck
Sept. 11. Look for more summer-like weather today, Saturday and Sunday, with late afternoon showers and thunderstorms. High today around 87 with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight. Saturday is a repeat with showers and possibly thunderstorms; high 81. Sunday three-peat: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, some sun, high near 84.
