The sign in front of Davidson Town Hall sits empty on Tuesday. The town has new signs on the way. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

New town of Davidson logo.

Town signs along the roadways into Davidson and in front of Davidson Town Hall are empty this week. No, it doesn’t mean the town has finally gone belly up.

Town officials said the signs are being refinished, in part to include the new town logo adopted earlier this year.

Downtown Manager Kim Fleming told local business owners two weeks ago that the town is getting ready to roll out a variety of new marketing materials, including parking and town “wayfinding” signs.

Police arrested a 19-year-old Harrisburg man in the Antiquity neighborhood Friday after he got caught inside the home of his former girlfriend’s family and tried unsuccessfully to avoid arrest by climbing onto the roof. Full story and the Cornelius Police Blotter on CorneliusNews.net.

Stephen Curry posed with Lauren Biggers, Davidson College's assistant sports information director, as he headed off to class Monday morning. (Bill Voth photo)

Davidson College students headed back to classes on Monday and there was a familiar face among them: NBA basketball star and former Wildcat Stephen Curry.

Mr. Curry left Davidson after his junior year to turn pro, but at the time he vowed he’d be back to finish his degree. He was drafted and has been playing for the Golden State Warriors.

But with the NBA owners locking out the players and the season nowhere in sight, Mr. Curry is taking the opportunity to work on that degree. A sociology major, he is taking 9 credits this semester, according to a Davidson sports information spokesman.

He reportedly is five courses short of graduation.  Mr. Curry, who was married Read the full story

Manny Ohonme, founder of Samaritan's Feet, talks to volunteers at Ada Jenkins Center Saturday. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net

Manny Ohonme looked out across the Ada Jenkins Center gym Saturday morning and nodded approvingly. Volunteers were washing feet and fitting new shoes on needy children in the center’s second annual shoe giveaway, sponsored by Mr. Ohonme’s nonprofit Samaritan’s Feet. Outside hundreds waited their turn.

“I was the product of someone else’s generosity 30 years ago,” he said. “This has inspired me.” Read the full story

Hough High School scored 21 points in a fourth-quarter comeback, but it wasn’t enough as the Huskies fell 38-33 to Independence High School in the football season opener Friday night in Cornelius. The Huskies’ trailed 17-2 at halftime, but scored 31 points in a second half spurt that included two touchdown runs by Jackson Campbell, and three touchdown passes by quarterback Josh Stilley. Story and photos in SPORTS»

Davidson football players watched teammate Lewis McAlister get knocked in the dunk tank by Luke Foster of Davidson. (Rachel Goldstein/DavidsonNews.net)

Dozens of Davidson Wildcats sports fans headed for the Village Green Saturday for the annual Meet the Wildcats Fan Day, with Davidson coaches and athletes from five fall sports: football, men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey and volleyball.

Players and coaches signed autographs, offered sports tips at special “skill stations” and volunteered a dunk tank. Children played in a Kids Zone, bounced on inflatables, and got their faces painted. Read the full story

Musicians played on the porch outside The Birdsnest on Main Street Saturday morning, and attracted a small crowd. (Hans Diessel/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

Tammie and Gerard Thomas danced on the Village Green at Sunday's Concert on the Green with Billy Jones & The Pocket. More photos below. (David Boraks/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