Butterflies are beautiful at this time of year.

Almost the end of July and the advertisements are packed with “Back to School” specials. Can it be that those big yellow school buses will be gassed up and ready to roll in just another 4 ½ weeks? The summer pace has been delightful and yards and gardens look wonderful despite the lack of rain in Davidson. Maybe a stray shower will drench us this week.

Around Davidson has news of Ann Roberts and Steve Donahue’s wedding, a trip report about Peter Krentz and a DUMC group in Greece, a special party weekend for Mary K. Hickle and a beach note from the McRees. Read the full story

Today is Election Day for all registered voters in Davidson. Early voting has been a popular option during the past week but if you failed to get to an Early Voting Site, make sure you vote today. Precincts for Davidson are No. 206 at the Town Hall and No. 127 at Hopewell Baptist Church. We all look forward to hearing the results in our town’s Mayoral and Board of Commissioners contests.

A few items of interest today in Around Davidson. We catch up with Maggie Thwaites and Donna Reynolds and their special cookie sales. We also visit with DCPC’s Day of Service and look in on Davidson Library volunteers. There is also a note about crosswalks. Read the full story

It is Veteran’s Day. Hope that our readers will take a few minutes to join in the observance on the Town Green this morning. How grateful we are to all who served or are currently serving our country at home or overseas.

Thinking about countries overseas, Around Davidson had a chance this week to hear about a recent mission trip to the Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) and the compelling reason for the trip as it involved church member Maryline Roux. Imagine leaving your mother and homeland as an infant, spending your childhood in France with extended family, marrying a dashing young American, living in California before settling in Davidson, becoming a good master’s sprinter, and finding that your church supports your dream of reconnecting with your family in Africa. This, in a nutshell, is Maryline Roux’ story, but you will want to know more. Read the full story