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Rate of new COVID-19 cases falling statewide, and in Mecklenburg
Aug. 11. By Dave Yochum. Based on data from Johns Hopkins University, the median number of new cases of COVID-19 statewide and in Mecklenburg County have fallen 24 percent and 21 percent, respectively, during the past week compared to the past month. The statewide data from Johns Hopkins show a median of 1,398 new daily […]
Bags of Hope lands BofA grant to help at-risk kids
Aug. 11. Bags of Hope, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing at-risk school children with free weekend food provisions, has received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America. It will allow them to provide weekend meals for students who lack reliable access to food, which is more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic. Bags […]
Survey: 55% of parents want in-person learning
Aug. 11. By Dave Yochum. With many school systems launching the new school year remotely, the Law of Unintended Consequences is in full effect. What happens if both parents must work outside the home? What about meals? Who pays? What about kids with special needs? A new WalletHub survey says 55 percent of parents […]
Joint statement from Atrium, Novant on RNC
Aug. 11. The healthcare giants issued the following statement in regard to the upcoming Republican National Convention in Charlotte: Charlotte is proud to have a prominent role in our nation’s selection of its presidential candidates. Despite the inherent risk of having large gatherings during the pandemic, nominating conventions are an integral part of our democracy. […]
No pitch, roll or yaw Aug. 24
Aug. 11. Don’t even think about flying your drone Aug. 24 during the Republican National Convention, even up here in Cornelius. The U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have established a “No Drone Zone” that extends 30 nautical miles from the Charlotte Convention Center […]
Pack the Patrol Car
Aug. 11. The Cornelius Police Department is accepting school supply donations for its Annual Pack the Patrol Car. Donations can be brought to the Cornelius Police Department through Aug. 21 and left in the box located in the breezeway of the lobby. Please drop off supplies 8 am to 5 pm Monday – Friday. We […]
Ceramic programs
Aug. 11. The Cornelius Arts Center is offering a limited number of adult arts education ceramics programs to begin the week of Aug.17. One program is teacher-led and the others self-directed. Because of modifications in accordance with state and local guidelines on the coronavirus pandemic, class sizes will be limited to no more than four […]
Past 7 days of COVID-19 trending down in Meck
Aug. 10. The NC Department of Health and Human Services this afternoon reported 626 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, down dramatically from recent weeks. There were four new deaths in today’s NCDHHS update, down from eight new deaths Sunday and 26 on Saturday. Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose by only two, to 1,111, approaching levels […]
Is it allergies or the coronavirus? 4 ways to tell
Aug. 10. If you experience seasonal allergies, it can be difficult to tell the difference between typical allergy symptoms and COVID-19. There’s no reason to worry if you’re an allergy sufferer. Pediatric allergist Dr. Puja Rajani at Novant Health Pediatric Allergy & Immunology explains a few major differences between the two. 1. Rajani said […]
Visit Lake Norman has a summer bucket list for you
Aug. 10. Here’s their bucket list of 29 things to try around Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville.
