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So, do you sew?
Do you sew? Interested in making masks for area healthcare providers? Atrium and Novant provide instructions at the following links: · https://atriumhealth.org/dailydose/2020/04/03/handmade-face-masks-to-make-a-difference · https://atriumhealth.org//dailydose/-/media/chs/files/about-us/coronavirus/instructions-w-graphics_face-mask-with-filter_pleated-version.pdf · https://atriumhealth.org//dailydose/-/media/chs/files/about-us/coronavirus/peds-mask-instructions.pdf · https://www.novanthealth.org/Portals/_default/Documents/Coronavirus/Howtomakefacemasks-shields.pdf Masks for Novant can be dropped at the Huntersville Walgreens – 9848 Gilead Road.
Virtual tip jar for waiters, bartenders
April 10. Visit Lake Norman, the convention and visitors bureau based in Cornelius, has launched a Lake Norman Virtual Tip Jar for service industry workers who have been severely impacted by the economic effects of COVID-19. You can share this link below to any service staff that you may know that has been laid off […]
Residents, Clark chill planned power outage
April 9. Duke Energy and ElectriCities have postponed plans for an eight-hour power outage planned for Sunday, April 19 so that Duke could make repairs. Residents who have stocked up during the stay-at-home order were concerned that refrigerated food might spoil. Refrigerators will keep food safely cold for about four hours if unopened during a power […]
Incidents, Arrests and Citations as reported by the Cornelius Police Department April 9
Incidents 200402076 Fraud 20328 Willow Pond Rd 17:48:00 04/02/20 ASN Emmons, Chad 200402079 Damage Property 9416 Rosalyn Glen Rd 18:23:00 04/02/20 ASN Murphy, Daniel 200407087 Damage Property 17541 Tuscany Ln 14:27:00 04/07/20 ASN McGuire, Todd Arrests 200331165 (F)Conspire Traff Methamphetamim Hunt, Mearl Junior 10/17/76 M B 4/1/20 19424 Center St 200331165 (F) Dangerous Drugs […]
Time Out Youth offers virtual platform
The Time Out Youth Center has moved its programming over to a virtual platform, with most of its eight-member staff working remotely, including mental health counseling. Center staff are committed to maintaining social connectedness, including case management, therapeutic services and financial assistance, as well as housing resources to young people experiencing housing instability and homelessness. […]
US may add more funding to PPP; SBA advice and links
April 8. Since the launch of the SBA Paycheck Protection Program on Friday, April 3, 3,299 banks and other SBA-approved lenders have processed 265,000 applications totaling $71 billion. “Bankers are working as fast as humanly possible to meet the overwhelming demand,” said NC Bankers Association CEO Peter Gwaltney. For a list of participating North Carolina […]
Novant will host clinical trial of COVID-19 drug called Leronlimab
April 8. Novant Health is the first health system in the southeastern United States to initiate a Phase 2 clinical trial for CytoDyn Inc.’s COVID-19 drug known as Leronlimab. The Phase 2 clinical trial is a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Leronlimab in patients with mild to moderate […]
Online concert 5 pm Friday
April 8. Staying at home doesn’t mean you have to miss live music. WDAV will host Steinway Artist Pamela Howland and her signature blend of Chopin and The Beatles Friday from 5 pm to 5:30 pm. Click “Interested” on the event posting to get a reminder before the live stream starts. After you’ve logged in […]
What about car inspections? Why is the ABC store essential?
April 7. Right now NCDOT doesn’t have the authority to push back car inspection dates, but they are planning on asking for that authority when the legislature returns to session this month. Meanwhile, liquor stores are open. How come? NC Sen. Jeff Jackson says it’s because we have a lot of people who are chemically […]
COVID-19 update, business help on county board agenda
April 7. A COVID-19 update and a proposal to help local small and micro businesses highlight the first-ever virtual Board of County Commissioners meeting at 6 p.m. The Board will consider a plan to offer $5 million in low-Interest loans in as little as 10 days for qualifying businesses. The Board is also scheduled to discuss […]
