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COVID-19 deaths drop from yesterday’s high; 1 new death in Cornelius
Nov. 4. By Dave Yochum. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported an increase of 2,425 new COVID-19 cases statewide for a total of 282,802 since the outbreak began in March. Tests are coming back positive at the rate of 7.4 percent statewide, and 6.2 percent in Mecklenburg, both up from yesterday. […]
Davidson Fire Department launches Community Connect program
Nov. 4. The Davidson Fire Department has launched the Community Connect program, a regional effort to enhance the safety of town residents and their property. Community Connect is a free, secure, and easy to use platform that allows people to share critical information about their households to aid first -esponders and emergency response personnel when […]
Lake Norman Teen Council meetings
Nov. 4. Lake Norman Teen Council meetings are being in-person and online. The council offers teens in grades 6 – 12 a way to make new friends and have something fun to do that looks great on your college application. The council provides service projects, workshops, campus cruises and the opportunity to go on teen […]
Which natural remedies to take — and avoid — for colds, flu and COVID-19
By Hannah Six, Novant Health Nov. 4. Natural remedies are everywhere these days. From vitamin C to zinc, everyone’s touting their version of a cure for what ails you. And between the COVID pandemic and the coming cold-and-flu season, this conversation is just heating up. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the options, to […]
Bradford: Looks like he won back NC District 98
ELECTION NIGHT. Former NC Rep. John Bradford looks like he will win back his old seat in the House of Representatives, edging out Christy Clark in a close race. With all 12 precincts reporting at 10:30 pm, Bradford was ahead 31,619 to 29,582. “While all the absentee ballots have not yet been counted, I’m […]
Mt. Zion BBQ is Saturday, pre-order online
Nov. 4. Mt. Zion Methodist Church may have been thrown some curve balls this year but their 81st BBQ is happening this Saturday, Nov. 7. The take-out only menu features BBQ by the pound, slaw and BBQ sauce to go. This will provide the basis for a great personal gathering or quick, delicious meal for […]
Local, national contests: Every vote counts
ELECTION DAY. When the polls close at 7:30 pm tonight, all eyes in North Mecklenburg will be on the races between NC Rep. Christy Clark (D) and John Bradford (R), as well as US Sen. Thom Tillis (R) and challenger Cal Cunningham (D). In fact, the Clark/Bradford contest in NC District 98 […]
New public hearing planned in town’s budget process
Nov. 3. By Dave Vieser. Following an initiative started last year by the Cornelius Town Board, a new early public hearing has been added to the town’s annual budget approval schedule. The added public hearing for the 2021-2022 budget is tentatively scheduled for 7 pm Tuesday Jan. 19 at Town Hall. Speaking at the Town […]
How local history is learned and taught
Nov. 2. A lecture, “How we Teach History: Looking at Local Confederate Monuments” will explore the ways in which people in both the Davidson College and the broader town community recall learning about the Civil War and Reconstruction eras in relation to their views on the removal of Confederate statues in the South. Presented by […]
Davidson board OKs Davidson Cottages conditional master plan
Nov. 2. The town board approved the Davidson Cottages Conditional Planning Master Plan Amendment to develop a residential community. The proposal includes 30 single-family detached homes and two duplexes fronting Davidson Gateway Drive and publicly-accessible internal courtyards (34 units total). Additionally, the plan proposes a trail connecting throughout the property and a small gathering space […]
