Posted on February 22nd, 2007 by David Boraks
This week’s issue of the college student newspaper, The Davidsonian, reports that like other town residents, students are concerned about growth and development.
Those issues dominated a meeting between members of the college Student Government Association and town board members on Feb. 15, according to the newspaper. Attending were town board members Bruce McMillen, Evan [...]
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Posted on February 22nd, 2007 by David Boraks
A fund-raising dance called the “Education for All Ball” is planned Friday night, Feb. 23, at Davidson College.
The event, open to both town residents and the college community, will include hors d’oeuvres, dancing and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit Charlotte’s KIPP Academy and Kenya Rotary Scholarships.
The keynote speaker is Keith Burnam, director of the [...]
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Posted on February 21st, 2007 by David Boraks
Chief Miller (left), officer Moore and Nero.
The Davidson Police Department has hired two new police officers and police Chief Jeanne Miller said she’s looking to hire four more.
Recruits Melvin Waller and Aaron Moore (at left with Chief Miller and Nero) were introduced at the town board meeting on Feb. 13, in front of an audience [...]
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Posted on February 21st, 2007 by David Boraks
New development around train stations might be a way to help pay for the proposed $250 million commuter rail line north of Charlotte, according to a new study. The Charlotte Observer reports on the study by Cherokee Investment Partners in Wednesday’s edition.
Feb. 21, 2007, The Charlotte Observer, “Development could pay for train line,” CLICK HERE>
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Posted on February 20th, 2007 by David Boraks
The Davidson Planning Board will decide Monday (Feb. 26) whether to recommend town board approval of the proposed Sheraton hotel and conference center off Griffith Street near Exit 30.
The meeting is at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.
Also on the agenda: an information session about the Pinnacle at Davidson Gateway, a proposed multistory residential condo and [...]
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Posted on February 19th, 2007 by David Boraks
Registered Democrats in Davidson are invited to the party’s biennial precinct organizing meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Davidson Town Hall, 216 South Main St.
Elections will be held for precinct chair and vice chair and for delegates to the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party convention, who will choose a new county party chair.
The [...]
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Posted on February 19th, 2007 by David Boraks
The Lake Norman Art League invites artists to submit entries for its 2007 spring exhibit, which will feature postcard-sized artworks focusing on Lake Norman area.
The exhibit will be on display March 31 to April 28 at the Lake Norman Art League exhibition space, 108 South Main St. in Davidson, hosted by Vision Capital and Management [...]
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Posted on February 18th, 2007 by David Boraks
Fireworks shoot skyward in front of the Chambers building at Davidson College Sunday night to mark the start of the Year of the Pig on the Asian lunar calendar. The event was sponsored by the college’s East Asian Studies Program, the Asian Cultural Awareness Association, and the Dean Rusk International Studies Program.
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Posted on February 18th, 2007 by David Boraks
With negotiations stalled over forming a regional governing body that would allow Mecklenburg County and five area towns to buy the former Adelphia cable system, officials are considering another approach.
Davidson Town Manager Leamon Brice told the town board Feb. 13 that towns still interested in owning the cable system might consider going it alone. [...]
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Posted on February 18th, 2007 by David Boraks
Davidson College’s men’s basketball team clinched the Southern Conference South Division regular season championship on Saturday with a 92-59 victory at Western Carolina.
The win raised Wildcats’ record to 23-4 overall and 14-1 against league opponents. Read the full story on the Davidson College website, CLICK HERE>
Meanwhile, the Davidson women lost a close battle against Wofford, [...]
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