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COVID-19 update June 9
June 9. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services coronavirus report today shows 544 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 18 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus. Hospitalizations are at 554 statewide, down from 568 yesterday. In Mecklenburg County there were 40 new cases, but no new COVID deaths. North Mecklenburg (change from Tuesday to […]
Is there going to be an adventure park in Huntersville?
June 9. Mecklenburg County will have two virtual public information sessions on Thursday, June 10, at noon-1 pm and 6-7 pm, for Eastfield Park, the new park that will be located west of Skybrook in Huntersville. With canopy trees, streams and rolling topography, Eastfield Park has the potential to become the region’s first “adventure park.” […]
Huge Juneteenth Festival in Plaza Midwood
June 9. The Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas presents its 24th Annual Celebration featuring the Juneteenth Freedom March and a Tribute to Isaac Applewhite June 17-20 in Plaza Midwood. Multi-cultural vendors will showcase food, art, music and culturally relevant merchandise. On Thursday, June 17 from 9 am to 5 pm, children can participate in the […]
COVID-19 update June 8: Data continues to improve
June 8. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services coronavirus report has good news from Mecklenburg County: No new deaths from COVID-19, no new cases in North Meck and a positive test rate of just 2.6 percent countywide, a new low. There were 299 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, down from 359 new […]
Community School of Davidson graduates 124
June 8. The Community School of Davidson graduated 124 seniors June 3 at the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Ballpark with 1,100 parents and friends in attendance. Joy Warner, founder and executive director, gave the graduation address. This year’s graduates hail from 10 surrounding towns. Here are the grads: Class of 2021 Jacob Lee Alge* Charles Robert […]
COVID-19 update June 7
June 7. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services coronavirus report today shows 359 new cases of the coronavirus statewide, the lowest in months. There have been no COVID-19 related deaths in North Mecklenburg since May 20. Hospitalizations Statewide, hospitalizations fell to 546, compared to 613 on both Thursday and Friday last week. Testing […]
Academic, sports achievement pays off for CMS grads
June 7. The class of 2021 in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools won scholarships totaling $122.4 million, with a total of 2,548 scholarships offered. Providence High had the highest dollar amount with $13.2 million and the largest number of scholarships with 242. No. 2 Hough High received $12.2 million, and No. 3 Vance received $11.8 million. They were […]
No appointment Pfizer shots June 8 at Hoyt Wilhelm Park
June 7. Novant Health will administer free, walk-in COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday, June 8, from 2 pm to 6 pm at James Hoyt Wilhelm Park 19018 Smith Circle, behind Cornelius Elementary School. The event will offer the Pfizer, two-dose vaccine; no ID is needed. For Spanish speakers: Tendremos intérpretes que hablan español durante el evento. Háganos […]
Waste news is picking up locally
June 4. Look for a change in when your recycling is picked up, starting June 14. Waste Pro, the new waste collection contractor, will divide the town into Red and Blue weeks. This change was originally scheduled to occur June 1, but due to some delays in the information being mailed to every resident, the […]
COVID-19 update June 4: Positive tests fall to 2.5%
June 4. With 50 percent of North Carolina adults fully vaccinated, the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported the COVID-19 positive testing rate has fallen to 2.5 percent. There were 680 new cases of the coronavirus statewide; 75 new in Mecklenburg. Hospitalizations remained at 613 for the second day in a row, […]
