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Davidson, Meck County offices close for Thanksgiving
Nov. 18. The Town of Davidson offices, as well as Mecklenburg County, will close Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices will re-open Monday, Nov. 29 with regular business hours. Waste services —Garbage and recycling collection will take place in Davidson on Friday, Nov. 26 for those whose regular pick-up […]
Volunteers needed for Neighborhood C.A.R.E. Center Thanksgiving
Nov. 18. The Neighborhood C.A.R.E. Center is seeking volunteers to assist with its LoveGiving Day on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Volunteers are needed to help at the CARE Center as well as with delivering a Thanksgiving dinner to local families. If you are interested, call the CARE Center at 704-255-5500.
Ada Jenkins Pantry needs
Amidst plenty for many, those with little have the greatest needs. Ada Jenkins’ Loaves & Fishes is currently in need of the following for their food pantry: -Canned fruit (in its own juice, no sugar added) -Box cereal -Laundry detergent – shaving razors -Feminine hygiene supplies -Deodorant -Zip bags-all sizes -Cat and dog food in 3- […]
LKN Chamber honors educators
Nov. 17. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will recognize three local educators at a special luncheon at Northstone Country Club Thursday. Pam Lilley from Cornelius Elementary School, Magdalena Sztabowski from The Halton School and Jordan Walker from Lake Norman Charter School will be recognized as the 2021 Educators of the Year. Craig Horn, a […]
Ruth Mae Lester, 87, passes away
Nov. 16. Mrs. Ruth Mae Lester, 87, was born one of seven children on March 10, 1934, in Marion, South Carolina, to the late Mrs. Minnie and Eli Rogers. She departed this life into eternal rest on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 at Autumn Care, Cornelius, NC. She graduated from Johnakin High School and furthered her […]
COVID update Nov. 16: Statewide positive test rate at 7.8%
Nov. 16. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,339 new cases of the coronavirus statewide. The statewide positive test rate climbed to 7.8 percent. The Mecklenburg County positivity rate was again at 5.4 percent over the past 14 days. There have been no new COVID-19 deaths in North Mecklenburg since Oct. […]
New operator at Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails
Nov. 16. A mainstay in the Cornelius restaurant scene is changing hands. Cambridge Hospitality Group is acquiring Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails in Jetton Village shopping center. Sources said a name change is possible, as well as more of an upscale steakhouse approach to the menu and decor. Alton’s enjoyed a long run in the 7,000-plus […]
COVID update Nov. 15: Positivity rate up; new cases, hospitalizations down
Nov. 15. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,361 new cases of the coronavirus statewide. The statewide positive test rate climbed to 6.2 percent, meanwhile Mecklenburg County’s positivity rate is coming in at 5.4 percent over the past 14 days. Hospitalizations Today’s NCDHHS report put statewide hospitalizations at 1,039, down from […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Nov. 3-9
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 211103298 Larceny 19321 Meridian St 11/3/21 23:01 ASN McCain, Kenyatta 211104148 B&E Residential 20706 Willow Pond Rd 11/4/21 13:04 ASN Roberts, Lucinda 211107173 Fraud 18320 Scotscraig Ln 11/7/21 13:47 ASN Stewart, Kristi 211108163 Larceny 19305 W Catawba Av 11/8/21 11:57 CAA CVS […]
COVID update Nov. 12
Nov. 12. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 1,926 new cases of the coronavirus statewide. The statewide positive test rate was 4.4 percent, as per NCDHHS; the Mecklenburg County positivity rate was reported at 5.3 percent, and on a downward track over the past 14 days. Hospitalizations The NCDHHS put statewide […]
