Davidson College’s Environmental Action Coalition hosts the 8th annual Green Ball this Friday night, Feb. 17, a night of contra dancing, fun and fundraising for Davidson Lands Conservancy

The dance is 7:30-11 p.m. at Davidson College’s Chambers Hall, Lilly Family Gallery. Tickets are $8 for students, $10 general admission, $12 at the door. Read the full story

Police are investigating a variety of incidents this week, including one in which a woman reportedly made repeated harassing phone calls to a man over two days. Last Thursday on Davidosn-Concord Road (N.C. 73), a Davidson driver going 55 mph struck a deer. And a Cornelius woman’s unoccupied GMC rolled out of its parking space at The Brickhouse Tavern and struck a nearby unoccupied Pontiac. No injuries were reported, but the Pontiac had to be towed. Details on these incidents along with a tally of the week’s arrests, citations, and traffic enforcement may be found below. Read the full story

County Commissioner Jennifer Roberts announced Monday she plans to run for the U.S. House of Representatives from the 9th District. The seat is up for grabs with the departure of longtime U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick, who announced last week she would retire when her term ends. See that story on our Election 2012 page.

Also on the page: As candidate filing opened Monday, John Aneralla filed to run for the state Senate District 41 seat, and several people threw their hats into the county commission race.

Pretty, a new beauty and skin care boutique on Main Street Davidson, will hold a formal grand-opening this Saturday, Feb. 11. Meanwhile, Lake Norman Miniature Golf, off Statesville Road in Cornelius, plans to reopen this weekend. And here’s a note for landlords: Davidson College is looking to build its list of rental housing for students. Read the full story

Mooresville police this week arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the Feb. 3 robbery of a First Citizens Bank off I-77 Exit 33.  In Davidson, police arrested a woman on Griffith Street on a DWI charge after she admitted to driving the right side of the road and smashing into a light pole while texting. An unknown suspect passed two counterfeit $20 bills at the Rushco Oil station, and a known suspect is under investigation for stealing $1,600 worth of jewelry from a Northwest Drive residence. Details on these stories and a tally of the week’s arrests, citations, and traffic enforcement may be found below. Read the full story

Sunset over Davidson, looking west from the Exit 30 area. (Jay Wilson/DavidsonNews.net)

We’re always looking for good photos of Davidson, people and events. Send us your photos for consideration at editor@davidsonnews.net. Read the full story

This week, Davidson firefighters assisted Iredell County and Cornelius emergency responders with motor vehicle collisions on I-77, and checked on a malfunctioning smoke detector at a Davidson College eating house. Firefighters also provided first responder services on 11 EMS calls and stood by at a Davidson College men’s basketball game. Details on these incidents and a tally of the week’s medical calls may be found below. Read the full story

The Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg will host its annual pancake breakfast and Lake Norman talent show this Saturday morning, Feb. 11 at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cornelius. Meanwhile, we have a long list of other upcoming fundraisers for area nonprofits. Read the full story