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Novant offering free virtual care services to Helene victims in WNC
Oct. 10. Novant Health is providing free, on-demand virtual care services to Helene victims in Western NC. Patients may access care by visiting NovantHealth.org/VirtualCare. No appointment is necessary, Virtual care visits offer treatment 24/7 for conditions such as fever, COVID, cold and flu, ear infections, shortness of breath, rash and common skin conditions, back pain […]
Helene update from WNC
Oct. 10. Eighty-eight storm-related deaths have been confirmed by the NC Chief Medical Examiner. To report that you have been unable to reach a person in Western North Carolina, call 211 or visit NC211.org. Help from other states More than 1,300 responders from 35 state and local agencies have performed 118 missions supporting the response […]
‘Concert for Carolina’ Oct. 26 benefits Helene victims
Oct. 10. [Updated 7 am] “Concert For Carolina” will raise money for communities in western North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene. It will take place in Bank of America Stadium Saturday Oct. 26. There will be performances by Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, James Taylor, Bailey Zimmerman, Sheryl Crow and Keith Urban and more. […]
Last call: RSVP for Newsmakers Breakfast Friday
Oct. 10. The deadline to RSVP for the Newsmakers Breakfast featuring the Republican and Democratic candidates for NC House District 98, Melinda Bales and Beth Helfrich, is 1 pm today. The open-forum Q&A with local people who make the news is strictly non-partisan. Anyone in the audience can ask a question of both candidates. There […]
Harmful Algal Blooms in Lake Norman
Oct. 9 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services staff has identified harmful algal blooms in lower Lake Norman. Swimmers and pets should avoid contact with the water in that area at this time. Storm Water Services staff will continue to monitor the blooms and provide any updates.
Police blotter: Oct. 2-8
Oct. 9. Incidents, arrests and citations reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 241008072 B&E Vehicle 19340 Liverpool Pkwy 21:03:53 10/08/24 ACT Johanna Diemar 241008055 Larceny 18635 Old Statesville Rd 18:07:29 10/08/24 ACT Circle K 241008026 B&E Commercial 19810 W Catawba Av 09:17:00 10/08/24 ACT Southern Charm Realty 241005018 […]
W. Catawba project gets final approval
Oct. 9. The Catawba Commons retail project, planned for the north side of West Catawba Avenue just east of Chick-fil-A , was unanimously approved by the Cornelius Town Board at their Oct. 7 meeting. Prior to the vote, it was also announced that an additional turning lane will be built for westbound motorists wishing to […]
Girl Scouts Troops 2303 and 864 food drive is Saturday
Oct. 9. There will be a Girl Scouts Food Drive this Saturday from 9 am to 11 am at the corner of Jetton Road and Peninsula Club Drive North. Donations benefit the Ada Jenkins Center, and all donations are appreciated, but no jars or glass. They will also accept cash or check donations (make checks […]
LKN Chamber Business Expo is underway
Oct. 8. There’s still time to stop by the annual showcase of the local business community. The 2024 Lake Norman Chamber Business Expo goes until 5 pm at the Huntersville Recreation Center, 11836 Verhoeff Drive. Cornelius Today is celebrating 20 years of publication. Stop by booth 312 and enjoy a slice of cake on us.
