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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 […]
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 […]
Fatal accident on I-77 yesterday resulted in gridlock on W. Catawba, Jetton Extension
Oct. 8. By Dave Vieser. A fatal accident near Exit 31 Monday afternoon was the root cause of gridlock in Cornelius hours later. “Anytime there is a major crash on the interstate drivers try to avoid it and the streets in our town have difficulty handling that volume of traffic,” said Cornelius Police Chief David […]
Laketoberfest this Saturday
Oct. 8. The 12th annual Laketoberfest is this Saturday at Bailey Road Park. The free event, which runs from 4 pm to 9 pm, features live music, plenty of beer choices, food truck and a kids zone. Parking is free. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the show, but no pets or smoking. On-site parking […]
Bucket Brigade at Mt. Zion
Oct. 7. About 250 members of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, along with members of Huntersville United Methodist filled 148 buckets with supplies for victims of Tropical Storm Helene in Western North Carolina. The United Methodist Committee on Relief will distribute them. Flood buckets included cleaning supplies, brushes, trash bags and clothes pins and clothes […]
Helene response update
Oct. 7. Four dozen search and rescue teams with more than 1,600 responders have deployed to Western North Carolina over the past 10 days. Local and state emergency responders have the assistance of approximately 1,700 North Carolina National Guard and 1,000 active-duty military personnel. To report a missing person or request non-emergency support, call NC […]
Tommy’s Appliance Tips: Service repair companies
Oct. 7. Cornelius resident Tommy Walker had more than 50 years experience in appliance repair and operated Tommy’s Appliance Service until retiring a few years ago. Tommy offers his advice for various appliances. When it comes to getting repair service, the most important decision is to pick the right service repair company. The best rule […]
Developer makes 10 apartments available rent-free for seniors displaced by Helene
Oct. 5. Developer Jake Palillo is making 10 senior units near Birkdale Village available rent-free for six months for seniors who have lost their homes due to Tropical Storm Helene. “I have the apartments ready to move in today, I need help finding the people that need housing and help furnishing them,” the Cornelius resident […]
