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Incidents, arrests, citations as reported by CPD May 27
INCIDENTS Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 200514007 Larceny Vehicle 19608 Liverpool Py 01:38:36 05/14/20 ASN Adkins, Michael 200515083 Fraud 18842 Silver Quay Dr 13:08:35 05/15/20 ACT Beeker, Suzanne 200516072 Larceny Unauth 21413 Rio Oro Dr 13:15:55 05/16/20 ACT Garness, William 200518047 B&E Other 21116 Brinkley St 09:52:36 05/18/20 CLO Hoffmann, Charlotte 200518108 Larceny […]
Tillis: RNC will happen in CLT, albeit differently than envisioned
May 28. Former Cornelius Commissioner Thom Tillis—who would play a major role in the Republican National Convention if it’s held in Charlotte—thinks it will still happen here, despite President Trump’s recent comments threatening to move it elsewhere. Interviewed on WBT Radio Thursday morning the US Senator said the convention is going to be in Charlotte. […]
Patient visits: A little bit of normal
May 27. Atrium Health will begin easing some of its visitation restrictions at area hospitals starting today. Patients who are having surgery or a procedure that requires sedation may designate one person to accompany them. Atrium said COVID-Safe standards remain in place. Atrium Health began expanding care services last month, among them surgeries that were […]
One Health opens more locations
Atrium Health announced that several former Holston Medical Group (HMG) physicians, who are now part of Atrium Health, are beginning to see patients at newly formed practices called One Health Family Medicine and One Health OB/GYN. In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, HMG abruptly closed all of its locations in the Lake Norman […]
CMS announces new school year with remote learning during RNC
May 27. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ calendar for the upcoming school year shows classes beginning Aug. 17, as per a statewide order, but they’ll go virtual during the Republican National Convention. The driving factor during the RNC is traffic and other logistical challenges—if the convention takes place here as planned. CMS planned to avoid convention logistics by […]
Save the date for June 1 coffee chat
Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris will join town officials for the Monday, June 1, Connecting Cornelius: Virtual Coffee Chat conversation with the latest on COVID-19. Mayor Woody Washam will lead the discussion. Executive Director Justin Dionne will provide an update on the new Cain Center for the Arts facility. Join the chat via […]
Mt. Zion UMC adds outdoor service
May 27. The church is holding an outdoor service on its large front lawn 10 am May 31 with social distancing. Worshippers should bring their our own chair or blanket to sit on, but no umbrellas since those might block the view of others. You will also have the option to remain in your car […]
How to stay safe during the Memorial Day holiday weekend
During the Memorial Day holiday weekend, many people will venture outside for boating adventures on Lake Norman and to pools, park trails and the barbeques that mark the unofficial beginning of summer. Some COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions are being lifted in North Carolina today, with restaurants opening for dining at 5 pm. Experts urge caution. Social […]
Churches may reopen: Some will, some won’t
May 22. Churches can reopen, although the N.C. Council of Churches has called on its 6,200 congregations in 18 denominations not to reopen their sanctuaries. Click here for guidelines from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services. Executive director Jennifer Copeland said the best way to love our neighbor right now is “by keeping […]
Update on openings: Kohl’s has hours for at-risk shoppers
May 21. Kohl’s stores have re-opened with reduced hours. The store in Huntersville will be open 11 am to 7 pm with dedicated shopping hours for at-risk individuals from 11 am to noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The company also announced: —All Kohl’s associates will wear masks while at work and will have wellness […]
