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

Happiness is a brand new doll for Abby Brotherton (Brenda Barger/DavidsonNews.net)

Just a few more days until Dec. 25! Hope all our readers have finished shopping and are ready to read this column before “settling down for a long winter’s nap.” Today Around Davidson takes a moment to gaze at our new downtown signage, and also brings you stories of two very special Christmas dolls – one belonging to Abby Brotherton (7) and one to Jan Chartier, a resident of The Pines at Davidson.

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