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COVID update Dec. 14: NC positivity rate over 9%
Dec. 14. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,932 new COVID cases statewide, down from 2,168 new cases yesterday. Statewide hospitalizations continued a slow but steady increase since Thanksgiving, reaching 1,575 in today’s NCDHHS report. On Nov. 15, there were 1,039 North Carolinians hospitalized due to COVID-19. Positive tests The positive […]
COVID update Dec. 13
Dec. 13. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 2,168 new COVID cases statewide, down from 3,606 new cases reported on Friday. Statewide hospitalizations continued to climb, reaching 1,550 in today’s NCDHHS report. Positive tests The positive test rate statewide was 8.6 percent in today’s NCDHHS report; in Mecklenburg, 8 percent. Deaths […]
LKN Kiwanis makes additional donations to local non-profits
Dec. 13. As a result of the “overwhelming generosity” of the LKN community and the wonderful partnership with our food provider, Publix Supermarkets, the Kiwanis Club of Lake Norman raised more than enough funds to support the 312 Thanksgiving family meals provided the week of Thanksgiving. With that unexpected surplus, the club is providing donations […]
You can double your donation to Lake Norman Humane
Dec. 13. Despite the continued economic uncertainty of the pandemic, Lake Norman Humane has served more animals in need than ever before. Thanks to a pledge from Lake Norman Humane Board President Josh Tucker, all Hope for the Holidays donations will be matched up to $10,000. To date, Lake Norman Humane has cared for nearly […]
Sign up to play or volunteer to coach youth flag football-Polar Bear Edition
Dec. 10 Registration for this non-contact league is open through Dec.29 for boys and girls, ages 6-15. Practices will begin the week of Jan. 10 on either a Wednesday or Thursday night. Games will be played on Monday nights starting Jan. 17 on the turf football field at Bailey Road Park, with a six-game regular season […]
Weekend weather
Dec. 10. Well, we need the rain: Look for showers Friday and Saturday, with t-storms possible after 3 pm tomorrow when we’re looking at temps in the upper 60s if not 70. Sunday is seasonably cooler, 54 and sunny. Saturday: Rain, 70, winds up to 28 mph in storms. Sunday: Sunny, 54 Monday: Sunny, 58 […]
Flags at half-staff through Saturday in honor of Sen. Bob Dole
Dec. 9. North Carolina flags are at half-staff through Saturday in honor of the late Sen. Bob Dole. The Washington National Cathedral will host his funeral Friday. A public event will also be at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, featuring remarks and a wreath-laying ceremony. Speakers include Gen. Mark A. Milley, […]
NC Supreme Court postpones primary to May
Dec. 9. By Dave Vieser. The NC Supreme Court has issued a preliminary injunction ruling that the state’s March 2022 primary be pushed back to May 17 so it can review and offer a decision on two lawsuits challenging maps for Congress and the state’s General Assembly. What this means for all candidates Candidates who […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Dec. 1-7
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 211201081 Fraud 22415 Market St 15:10:03 12/01/21 ASN Taylor, Carey 211202092 Fraud 19930 West Catawba Av 14:49:00 12/02/21 ASN Harp & Crown 211202093 Fraud 10901 Bailey Rd 15:21:01 12/02/21 ASN Lake Norman Auto Exchange 211202096 Fraud 21217 Baltic Dr 16:05:20 12/02/21 ASN […]
COVID update: Cases continue to rise; a look at one year ago today
Dec. 8. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 3,294 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, up from 2,104 new cases yesterday. The positive test rate statewide fell to 8 percent from 9.1 percent in yesterday’s report The NCDHHS said 1,371 North Carolinians are hospitalized due to COVID, down from 1,376 yesterday. […]
