Holiday lights twinkle on the median of Parting Oaks Lane in the River Run neighborhood. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

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A motorist on River Ford Drive in River Run last week hit a bicyclist with his passenger side mirror, knocking the cyclist and fellow rider to the ground. In unrelated incidents, four vehicles were damaged when a driver slammed into a line of cars on N.C. 73, and major damage was reported in a two-vehicle collision off of Ramah Church Road. Nobody was hurt in those crashes or in two others where vehicles crashed into trees. Those incidents, plus a list of the week’s traffic citations, are found below. Read the full story

Over the past week, firefighters responded to an outside gas leak in the River Run neighborhood caused when a yard worker accidentally hit a gas meter with a riding lawn mower. Along with the weekly medical calls tallied below, a burning garbage can, numerous cooking-related incidents, and two carbon monoxide detector activations kept the fire department busy.

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The Town of Davidson will host a public planning workshop on Dec. 15 and 16 to introduce and seek input on a proposed 74-acre commercial and residential development owned by the Mayes family, at Davidson-Concord Road and N.C. 73.  Full story in Real Estate, CLICK HERE>

Also in Real Estate today:

• Latest Davidson-area home sales
• Teal Michel’s Interior Design column: Tips when starting a kitchen renovation.
• Commentary: Stats show we’re entering an “Era of Less.” Will commercial development shift back toward city centers?

Read more on Real Estate, CLICK HERE>

A 2-year-old Davidson child was hospitalized Halloween evening after he was hurt in a crash on Concord Road. The crash happened when a second driver following the car in which the child was riding took his eyes off the road and rear-ended the first vehicle. Also this week, police are investigating two cases of threatening – one in which four 18-year-old men confronted a 15-year-old boy and another. Those incidents plus the week’s traffic enforcement below.

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Police this week are investigating a number of cases around Davidson, including the theft of a firearm from a Davidson Landing residence, online credit card fraud, complaints of intimidation, trespassing, and a report of domestic violence.
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Davidson Fire Department’s fire protection rating within the town limits has improved, which could mean lower insurance premiums for some homes and businesses in town.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal regularly reviews local fire departments on a variety of factors, from the availability of hydrants and equipment to training and response times. The rating within the Davidson town limits improved from 6 to 5, on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is the best.

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Davidson students raked the lawn outside DavidsonNews.net world headquarters last November. This year, Davidson residents face new leaf disposal rules. The headline: bag them or compost them in the yard. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

By ALEX GREGOR
DavidsonNews.net

Falling leaves are usually a sign to pull out rakes and leaf blowers. This autumn, Davidson residents can add bags to their supply lists as they get ready to dispose of those leaves. Leaves now must be bagged if they’re left curbside, though town officials are also pushing some environmentally-friendly options as well.

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