“Our goal is to keep you out of the hospital, believe it or not.” — Dari Caldwell, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center president, speaking at heart healthy breakfast

“You can’t carry on most of the county property. You can’t carry where you pay your taxes or in the library.” — Larry Wright, Rowan County Planning Board member, on aligning county concealed-carry laws with state statutes.

“The visual impact is nil. The effect on residential uses nearby is negligible.” — Landowner Randy Reamer, on solar farm that will be installed on his property off Sherrills Ford Road

“I’m probably going to grieve for three or four months. I’ve probably already started my grieving.” — Helen Brown, on closing of Dr. Rudy Busby’s medical practice, where she worked for 55 years

“It’s clear that people are hungrier than ever for faster Internet, and as a result, cities across America are making speed and fiber a priority.” — Jenna Wandres, spokeswoman for Google Fibrant, which is considering building a high-speed broadband network in Charlotte and other cities