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COVID test kits will be available at N. Meck Library
Feb. 3. On Monday and Thursday next week, you’ll be able to pick up free at-home COVID-19 tests at the North County Regional Library on Holly Crest Lane in Huntersville. The hours are 10 am to 7 pm. Test kits are available via curbside pick-up, no ID or insurance required, while supplies last with a maximum […]
FEMA team will help cover shifts for Atrium
Feb. 2. Atrium Health Pineville is receiving help from a US Department of Health and Human Services team of medical professionals. A 16-member National Disaster Medical System team will help cover shifts in the hospital’s emergency department beginning Thursday, Feb. 3. The team consists of five oversight and support personnel and 11 clinicians — one […]
COVID update Feb. 1: Hospitalizations down a third day
Feb.1. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting that COVID-related hospitalizations have fallen for the third reporting day in a row, falling to 4,786 in today’s coronavirus update. It’s the first time COVID hospitalizations statewide have been under 4,800 since Jan. 20. On Dec. 31, there were 2,387 North Carolinians hospitalized due […]
Avian Adventures by the Carolina Raptor Center now on UNCC-TV
Feb. 1. Avian Adventures, the Carolina Raptor Center‘s YouTube series has been picked up by UNC Charlotte TV. Twenty-six episodes will run consisting of one episode each Monday for 13 weeks, starting at 6:45 pm. The episodes will be repeated throughout the week on a regular schedule for those who miss the initial airing. The two […]
COVID update: Hospitalizations down for second reporting day
Jan. 31. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services is reporting that COVID-related hospitalizations have fallen for the second reporting day in a row. There are now 4,882 North Carolinians hospitalized with COVID, down from 5,084 on Friday. Hospitalizations may have peaked on Jan. 27 with 5,158 North Carolinians hospitalized. On Dec. 31, there […]
Blood supplies so critical Red Cross is offering $10 gift card
Jan. 31. Fifty-four blood drives statewide have been canceled due to winter storms in January, resulting in about 1,480 donations uncollected due to the weather. As February approaches, and the effects from the spread of the omicron variant and winter weather persist, the Red Cross is asking you to make an appointment now to give […]
Weekend weather: Rain, then snow Friday night
Jan. 28. Get our your snow shovels, scrapers and ice melt. Friday starts the weekend with evening rain converting to snow around 11 pm. It will be cold, with a low near 25, and winds could hit 20 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Beware of icy, slippery roads Saturday. Take […]
At-home COVID-19 test kits to be distributed Jan. 29
Jan. 27. Mecklenburg County residents who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and are unable to access a local testing site or purchase at-home test kits, Mecklenburg County Public Health will provide a limited number of free at-home test kits 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. The area distribution site is at J.M. Alexander Middle School, […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Jan. 19-25
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 220119041 Fraud 21503 Crown Lake Dr 09:44:33 01/19/22 ASN Lovekamp, Joshua 220119055 Fraud 17824 Statesville Rd 12:27:00 01/19/22 ASN Grainda Builders 220120055 Larceny Vehicle 20700 Torrence Chapel Rd 11:51:06 01/20/22 ASN Lake Norman Chrysler 220120075 Fraud 18624 Northline Dr 15:10:00 01/20/22 ASN […]
College bound? How to find the right ‘fit’ is topic of virtual workshop Feb. 5
Jan. 27. Davidson College will hold a virtual workshop for high school juniors (and interested parents and mentors) to help find the right fits among colleges and universities. The session will provide insight on how to sift through thousands of colleges and universities so that you can create a thoughtful and intentional list of institutions. […]
