North Mecklenburg News

VA reports decrease in number of appointments at Durham VAMC health facility (558) in August

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2019

The Durham VA Medical Center, subsidiary 558 in Durham, North Carolina scheduled 73,625 pending appointments in August compared to 74,253 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

4,153 residents die of alzheimer's disease in North Carolina in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2019

There were 4,153 North Carolina residents who died of alzheimer's disease in 2016, a 9.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

Allwell Medical Corporation in Raleigh, North Carolina receives FDA inspection

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2019

Allwell Medical Corporation in Raleigh, North Carolina was inspected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 2 for device compliance and received one citation, according to data posted on the FDA’s official website.

1,373 residents commit suicide in North Carolina in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2019

There were 1,373 North Carolina residents who committed suicide in 2016, a 2.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

2,002 residents die of kidney disease in North Carolina in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 13, 2019

There were 2,002 North Carolina residents who died of kidney disease in 2016, a 9.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

TOWN OF MINT HILL: The Moving Wall to be Held October 14

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

From October 10-14, 2019, the half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, located in Washington, D.C., will be at the Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park during its annual tour across the country.

COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG: County Launches New Small Business Loan Program

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Mecklenburg County leaders and representatives from the Carolina Small Business Development Fund announced the launch of the County’s new Small Business Loan Program on Oct. 7, 2019.

TOWN OF MATTHEWS: Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting to be Held October 17

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Meetings of the TAC are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Works facility, 1600 Tank Town Road.

TOWN OF DAVIDSON: Kids Bike Clinic to be Held October 16

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Ready, set, ride!

TOWN OF CORNELIUS: Planning Board Meeting to be Held October 14

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Planning Board Meeting

22 newly enrolled W. G. Hefner VA MC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2019

The W. G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury reported that 22 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

12 newly enrolled Charles George VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2019

The Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville reported that 12 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

70 newly enrolled Durham VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 10, 2019

The Durham VA Medical Center reported that 70 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

From Old North News

North Carolina receives ‘C’ grade on national ranking of states’ fiscal health

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

North Carolina would need $4 billion to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health by Truth in Accounting (TIA).

Charlotte home prices rise in the third quarter of 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2019 in Charlotte rose by $18,500 while total sales increased by 3.1%.

Huntersville home prices fall in September 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2019 in Huntersville fell by $12,000 while total sales decreased by 21.1%.

TOWN OF MINT HILL: The Moving Wall - Opening Ceremony to be Held October 10

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

From October 10-14, 2019, the half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, located in Washington, D.C., will be at the Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park during its annual tour across the country.

TOWN OF CORNELIUS: Historic Preservation Committee Meeting to be Held October 10

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

Historic Preservation Committee Meeting

TOWN OF DAVIDSON: Davidson Field Hockey vs. William & Mary to be Held October 13

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

Spend your Sunday watching your Davidson Wildcats play the William & Mary Griffins!

TOWN OF HUNTERSVILLE: Huntersville Public Art Commission Regular Meeting to be Held October 9

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

Huntersville Public Art Commission Regular Meeting