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Panthers, Atrium distribute masks
Sept. 28. Atrium Health, the Carolina Panthers and Johnson C. Smith University partnered together to distribute more than 30,000 masks Saturday to people, businesses and organizations as part of Atrium Health’s Million Mask Initiative. The event was held on the campus of JCSU. Among those helping to pass out masks was Carolina Panthers President Tom […]
Coffee Chat via Zoom Oct. 5
Sept. 29. The Town of Cornelius will host a virtual “Connecting Cornelius” Zoom meeting with Mayor Woody Washam and various officials at 8:30 am Oct. 5. The meeting will begin with a COVID-19 update from Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris and Town Manager Andrew Grant. The highlight of the meeting will be a […]
Phase 2.5: Answering the most common mask-related questions
Sept. 28. By Josh Jarman. Many North Carolinians were encouraged earlier this month when Gov. Roy Cooper announced that the state would ease COVID-19 restrictions and enter into Safer at Home Phase 2.5. This dimmer switch approach to easing restrictions allowed indoor and outdoor gathering sizes to slightly increase, playgrounds to open and gyms to […]
Weekend weather: Rain, showers will go away
Sept. 25. Don’t worry, the rain goes away sometime tonight. Look for patchy fog Saturday morning, setting the stage for a cloudy day, with a high near 78 and only a slight chance of showers. Lows overnight around 63, with the sun coming out on Sunday. High around 81. Take a look at the next […]
Toyota Series to host fishing event on Lake Norman
Sept. 24. The 2020 Toyota Series Eastern Division will wrap up its season with the Toyota Series at Lake Norman. Hosted by Visit Lake Norman and Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, the Oct. 1-3 tournament will feature the region’s best bass-fishing pros and co-anglers casting for a top prize of up to $65,000, […]
Police blotter: Sept. 16-22
Sept. 24. As reported by the Cornelius Police Department Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 200917055 B&E Residential 19527 School St 09:53:40 09/17/20 ASN Ferrigno, Thomas 200919123 Fraud 20407 Harborgate Ct 20:02:53 09/19/20 ASN Goodall, Harold 200922004 B&E Vehicle 20820 Torrence Chapel Rd 02:04:00 09/22/20 ASN Chronister, Nick 200922004 B&E Vehicle 20820 Torrence […]
Fall events update for traditions in Davidson
Sept. 24. North Carolina remains in Phase 2.5, which limits outdoor gatherings to 50 people — along with the unpredictability of COVID-19 and potential moves to subsequent phases — makes it impractical to plan mass gatherings for the next couple of months. Here is a status update for Town of Davidson upcoming and/or annual events: Sidewalk […]
National Night Out update
Sept. 23. The Cornelius Police Department will conduct its Parade of Lights on Tuesday, Oct. 6, but has stopped taking online registrations from neighborhoods because of the overwhelming early response. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, National Night Out was moved to Oct. 6. Chances are someone from your neighborhood has registered your neighborhood, Police Cpl. Graham […]
Butterfly watching
Sept. 23. Butterfly watching can be excellent during September. Migrating monarchs can be seen at Fisher Farm Park on Shearer Road in Davidson. Common Milkweed plants grow naturally at the park and is the host plant for the Monarch Butterfly, which needs the plant to survive. You can support butterflies and other wildlife by planting […]
Cooper says large venues may open at 7% capacity
Sept. 23. Effective Oct. 2, outdoor venues that seat more than 10,000 will be permitted to open at 7 percent capacity with key safety precautions in place. The announcement was made today by NC Gov. Roy Cooper and NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen. “We will continue analyzing our data and indicators as we determine how […]
