A flock of birds flies over Roosevelt Wilson Park as sun rays sneak through the clouds. (Jay Wilson/DavidsonNews.net)

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Ralph Levering and Jan Blodgett offer a wider-than-ever view of Davidson's history in "One Town, Many Voices." (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

One Town, Many Voices: A History of Davidson, North Carolina; By Jan Blodgett & Ralph B. Levering; Davidson Historical Society, 2012; ISBN: 978-0-615-58311-2; price: $29.95

By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net

Davidson College and the Town of Davidson trace their origins to 1837, when a group of Presbyterians paid William Lee Davidson $1,500 for 469 acres of wooded land along the road between Charlotte and Statesville. In the 175 years since, Davidson has evolved into a unique place with a story to tell, a story about citizens committed to making our town a better place.

It has been more three decades since anyone tried to tell that story in a book, and so much has changed – not only the place, but our way of looking at it. This year, as the college and the town celebrate 175th anniversaries, authors Jan Blodgett and Ralph B. Levering have updated that history with a new volume titled “One Town Many Voices: A History of Davidson, North Carolina.” Read the full story

Volunteers set up a tent for the 2012 Farmer's Market, which opens this Saturday, April 7, From left: Van Crawford, George Berger, Steve Wacker and Tim Dreffer. (Hans Diessel photo)

The 2012 summer season of the Davidson Farmer’s Market opens this Saturday, April 7. Volunteers were setting up over the weekend for the season-opening market, which will bring more vendors, demonstrations by Chef Vera Samuels, music by Barrie Howard, a Growing Kids Club and more.

The market runs every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, through October next to Town Hall in downtown Davidson.

COMING WEDNESDAY in FOOD & DINING: A preview of the 2012 Davidson Farmer’s Market Season by Katie Lovett. Check back Wednesday for the latest on what’s coming up at the market this summer.

DavidsonNews.net is honored to be the official media sponsor of the Davidson Farmer’s Market again this year. Please support the market and consider supporting DavidosnNews.net too!

Workers removed stucco outside Summit Coffee on Main Street Wednesday. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

We wrote in January about the “sprucing up” over the winter at Summit Coffee on Main Street, with a new inside paint job and a new marketing push. Now it’s the outside of the building that’s getting a makeover.

Owner Hugh Barger recently decided to remove a layer of stucco covering the century-old brick building at 128 S. Main St. His plans were approved in February by the town’s Design Review Board, and work began this week.

“The stucco was peeling so with the concurrence of the (DRB) the decision was made to remove the stucco and leave the original brick.  Mortar work will repair any defective joints,” Mr. Barger said. “We think it is going to be a great improvement.”

Jane Shoemaker is offering to share her abundant day lilies. Click for details in Classifieds. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

Jane Shoemaker’s day lily beds are overflowing again this spring. The Mooresville resident is offering free day lilies to anyone who wants to come by and dig them. She lives off NC 115 south of downtown. Read her announcement on our Classified ad page.

Also on our classifieds today: Job opening in the tennis pro shop at River Run, upcoming etiquette workshops for kids with Aimee Symington, news about this summer’s Davidson Soccer Camps, and neighbors offering their services for everything from electrical work to bookkeeping to lawn care to house cleaning. http://davidsonnews.net/classifieds/ Read the full story

Sunset at Davidson Landing, on Lake Norman. (Greg Taylor photo)

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Peter Snyder, 6, of Pine Road, found a pet on the Village Green over the weekend. The Davidson Elementary first grader adopted the worm, named him Samuel, and put him in a jar with leaves. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net

“Hey, what is the deal with all of the little green worms falling from above?” Davidson resident Sara Rubens asks.

They’re canker worms, and depending on whom you ask they’re either cute pets, or awful pests. The eggs hatch and worms begin dangling every year as the foliage begins to appear, which this year seems to be a bit earlier than usual.
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The Community School of Davidson’s high school theater arts department hosts its 10-Minute Play Festival with “I See You, Do You See Me?” Friday to Sunday. That’s among the many events ahead this week in the area, including other theatrical productions, public meetings and fund-raisers. Plan your week with our This Week listings in THE GUIDE»