Some of us enjoyed a delightful three day weekend with the MLK holiday yesterday. Now we are back to business as usual – especially since the Davidson College students are returning from a long and restful holiday break.

Today Around Davidson takes a moment to focus on children and youth in our community with news of Sylvie Stanback’s earning oboe honors, Woodlawn first graders collecting funds for a special cause, preschoolers enjoying story time and Girl Scouts taking “a plunge.” There is also a note about upcoming music program this week. Read the full story

We thought it would rain but, alas, we got barely enough to measure in the rain gauge. Now we’re back to beautiful blue skies and perfect fall temperatures. Our ground needs moisture badly, but even so it is hard to complain when fall days are so beautiful.

Today Around Davidson visits with youth in our town. The Cub Scouts are performing community service; Sarah Sullivan is playing her flute in recital and Sophia Spach is helping raise awareness of disabilities to earn a Gold Award in Girl Scouting. Read the full story