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Dam: What’s up with these water-stopping relics?
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the story with so-called “deadbeat dams” causing ecosystem problems across the country? — George H., Seattle, WA Sept. 20. The invention of dams was certainly one of humanity’s most innovative feats of engineering. Able to harness power from the water currents, reserving water and effectively controlling floods, dams have been crucial to […]
Weekend Weather
Sept. 20. The weather in a word—perfect. That is if you like sun and temps in the mid-80s. Friday: Sunshine, high 83. Saturday: Sunny, high 83. 20 percent chance of showers after 2 pm. Sunday: Sunny, high 85-87. Monday: Partly sunny, high near 80. Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 81. The Weekend Weather report comes […]
Time to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19
Sept. 20. NCDHHS is encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine. Both vaccines have been updated for the new flu and COVID-19 virus strains that will continue to spread this fall and winter. Flu shots are now available; and different types of COVID-19 vaccines are available this fall […]
NC had fifth-highest increase in student loan delinquencies during 2nd quarter
Sept. 19. North Carolina ranks fifth among the states where student loan delinquency is increasing most, according to a new WalletHub survey. North Carolina delinquencies rose 15.52 percent, while those in Maine rose 32.15 percent. The smallest increase was in Vermont, where delinquencies actually fell by nearly a thir. The delinquency rate on student loans […]
Transit tax referendum on track
Sept. 19. The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution 6-3 to support legislation to allow Mecklenburg County voters to decide on a 1 cent sales tax to address transportation needs in the county. The preliminary approval means the draft legislation goes to the North Carolina General Assembly for consideration. If approved, the issue […]
28031 by the numbers: Bills, bills, bills
Sept. 19. The average Cornelius household pays $2,630 a month in household bills, which is 24 percent higher than the national average of $2,126. Also: 1. Residents most commonly pay their bills on Monday. 2. Residents pay their bills around 11 am. 3. Residents most often use Debit Card for payment. 4. Average mortgage payment: […]
Weekender Sept. 19-22: Music, festivals, corn maze and more
Thursday, Sept. 19 Learn to Play Euchre 4-6 pm | Sept. 19. Mark McDonald from Loan Depot will walk you through how to play, step-by-step. Once you master the game, you’re going to want to sign up with your favorite partner and play in the Sept. 29 tournament. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius Friday, […]
Hough was on modified lockdown earlier today
Sept. 18. Hough High School this morning reported an unspecified threat that resulted in a modified lockdown. Cornelius Police posted updates on Facebook. The exact nature of the threat was not specified in a message from Hough’s principal, David Farley, at 11:06 am. Details Learning and teaching continued during the modified lockdown, but with limited […]
Police Blotter: Sept. 11-17
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240917036 Fraud 17401 Sailors Watch Pl 08:13:00 09/17/24 ASN Daniel Mills 240916046 Bomb Threat 12420 Bailey Rd 14:07:43 09/16/24 ASN William A. Hough High School 240916047 Larceny 9114 McDowell Creek Ct 12:32:40 09/16/24 ACT Nada Feldman 240916042 Damage Property 11612 […]
Routine gas line purge at Alexander Farms tomorrow
Sept. 18. Piedmont Natural Gas will perform routine infrastructure maintenance on Westmoreland Road near the Alexander Farms development between 11 am and 3 pm Thursday. They’ll use what’s called a purge stack, a large vertical pipe which could produce a loud noise. It’s not far from where a gas break caused an emergency response two […]
