Irvin Brawley (left) and Roy Alexander pull their canoe out of the water. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

Get your paddles out: The town’s new public access canoe launch on Lake Davidson is now open for business.

The launch is part of the new 8-acre town-managed Lake Davidson Nature Preserve off Griffith Street behind Davidson Day School, off Jetton Street. The new park is the result of an agreement between the Town of Davidson and the private school and was a condition of original development approval for the school.

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Marjean Torrence

Marjean “Jean” Torrence of Davidson died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at 10:30 p.m. at her home. She was 75. A service was held Monday, Nov. 22, at Davidson Presbyterian Church.

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Our Towns Habitat for Humanity last Wednesday opened its second ReStore, in the former Staples store near the Wal-mart off I-77 Exit 36. The store is a major source of funds for the local housing organization.
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A Davidson College student group called The Buddy System that helps kids with special needs will host a concert by three campus a cappella groups on Saturday to help raise money for and awareness of children with special needs. In The Guide, CLICK HERE>

Davidson Cornelius Day Care Center becomes Davidson Cornelius Child Development Center; state rating and finances begin to rebound, thanks in part to community support

By MICHELE MILLER HOUCK
DavidsonNews.net

On Aug. 21, 2009, Davidson Cornelius Day Care Center announced it needed to raise $64,000 in three weeks to keep its doors open through the end of that year. Now a little more than a year after that near-death experience, board members are looking to the future with cautious optimism and giving thanks for an outpouring of community support that has included donations of more than $180,000.

A fund-raising letter that went out on Monday cited some of the milestones over the past year and highlighted the center’s recent accomplishments. It also brought news that the center – on Gamble Street on Davidson’s West Side – is adopting a new name, Davidson Cornelius Child Development Center. Read the full story

At last a day of rain!  But how lucky we were this past weekend to enjoy all the outdoor activities surrounding Homecoming at Davidson College.  Today in Around Davidson we highlight Alex Porter, who was honored at the college, as well as Tom Cotter honored by family and friends as he ran in the NYC marathon.  Lastly there is a report of a favorite fall activity held recently at The Pines and sponsored by the Sherrill family of Statesville. Read the full story

From left, Sarah Connette, James Johnson, and Jon Springfield on their cross country "Homeless Cycle" ride.

“The Homeless Cycle,” a short documentary film about three Davidson students’ summer 2010 cross-country bicycle journey exploring homelessness and housing issues, will be screened Monday at 5 p.m. at Davidson College student union.

Three seniors – Jon Springfield, Sarah Connette, and James Johnson – traveled 3,500 miles in 10 weeks from Maryland to Washington State. (Sarah and Jon biked, James drove the support van.) The trip was a fund-raiser for Moore Place, a “Housing First” initiative in Charlotte, and allowed the trio to see housing issues up close Read the full story

Davidson clergy are making plans for the town’s third annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Nov. 21, which brings together people of all faiths and celebrates the contributions of public officials and civil servants. Read the full story