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NCDHHS: New COVID cases running 1/6th mid-September levels; new deaths in Cornelius, Davidson
Oct. 25. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported COVID-19 hospitalizations at 1,527, down from more than twice that late last month. The volume of cases in today’s report was 1,183, one-sixth of the new cases reported in mid-September. Deaths The NCDHHS also reported 102 new COVID-related deaths statewide between Friday and […]
Peninsula Community Foundation cancels gala, but fundraisers are happening
Oct. 24. The Peninsula Community Foundation Friendsgiving Gala has been cancelled due to COVID-19. But fundraising for local charities is still happening: —The PCF original Golden Ticket raffle. Tickets are $100 each or 5 for $400. Each ticket purchased enters you in a chance to win one of 10 amazing experiences. Click here to view […]
Weekend weather: Picture perfect
Oct. 22. A month into autumn we’re looking at mild temps all weekend with mostly sunny skies. The weekend starts today with a high near 76; Saturday, 73-75; and Sunday near 78. No rain over the weekend but a 30 percent chance Monday and 50 percent chance Monday night. No worries about having your plants […]
COVID update: Hospitalizations remain down statewide, but new cases up
Oct. 21. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations under 2,000 for a fourth straight day, but new cases have climbed for two days in a row. There are 1,763 North Carolinians hospitalized, down from 1,811 hospitalized as of yesterday. The NCDHHS at noon today reported 3,003 new cases, […]
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations Oct. 13-19
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 211013151 Fraud 20221 Middletown Rd 10/13/21 11:40 ACT Tomanio, Samuel 211013276 B&E Vehicle 9349 Portage Dr 10/13/21 19:43 ASN Walker, Russell 211014187 Fraud 18135 West Catawba Av 10/14/21 13:18 CLO Richardson, Hayley 211015256 Comm Threats 19601 S Ferry St 10/15/21 20:05 CLO […]
Early Voting added in Davidson; local elections get under way Thursday
Oct. 20. The Mecklenburg County Board of Elections has added the Davidson Public Library to its early voting locations, in addition to Cornelius Town Hall and the North County Regional Library at 16500 Holly Crest Lane across Sam Furr from Northcross Shopping Center. Registered voters from any precinct are permitted to vote at any of […]
Boos & Brews scarefest Oct. 28-30
Oct. 19. Davidson Community Players presents its fifth annual 10-Minute-Play Festival with a Halloween twist Oct. 28-30. Boos & Brews will feature seven original plays written, performed, and directed by members of the community—all outdoors in the parking lot of the Armour Street Theatre. The Halloween-themed performances begin at 8 pm. A selection of beer […]
Flags at half-staff in honor of the late Gen. Colin Powell
Oct. 19. US and North Carolina flags at state facilities will be at half-staff through sunset Friday in honor of Gen. Colin Powell, who passed away yesterday from COVID-related illness. A son of immigrants, Powell was born in New York City and later became the first African American to serve as US Secretary of State […]
NC Sen. Marcus ‘Town Hall’ Oct. 19
Oct. 18. NC Sen. Natasha Marcus will host a Town Hall discussion Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 7 pm to 8 pm via Zoom. She will provide updates on the NC General Assembly, including the state budget and redistricting, and give constituents an opportunity to ask questions. Attendees must sign up in advance to join the […]
Virtual discussion Oct. 20: Shaping Education: Decisions & Impact
Oct. 18. With Critical Race Theory a topic of discussion nationwide, Unity in Community North Mecklenburg (UiC) will hold the second installment of a two-part virtual forum on Wednesday Oct. 20 to discuss education in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. “Shaping Education: Decisions & Impact” will be moderated by Dr. Brandy Nelson, executive director of CMS secondary […]
