Rabbi Michael Shields of the Lake Norman Jewish Congregation notes on his Lake Norman Jewish Life blog today that the area’s Jewish community is flourishing these days. Yet despite growth, he writes, “we have maintained the intimacy that comes with a community focused congregation.” Read the full story

Cars parked in the bicycle lanes around town. (Scott Denham photos)

To the Editor:

Davidson claims to be a bicycling and walking kind of town, but some of our residents forget that. We in Davidson, unfortunately, know all too well the consequences of cars disregarding the rights of pedestrians and cyclists. Read the full story

A full moon rose Monday night behind the Davidson College Presbyterian Church steeple. (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

Many of us get a holiday weekend coming up with the Martin Luther King holiday.  Maybe the weather will remember it is January and drop snow on slopes north of us so families can enjoy some skiing.  Interesting this month how we alternate almost daily between winter and spring temperatures! Today, Around Davidson catches up with an annual Freund family trip and a welcome retirement for Bill Tiemann.  We also have a note about Steve Langley’s paddle ball record and a further note about parking. Read the full story

Thousands packed Main Street Friday night (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

What a wonderful way to showcase our town!  Christmas in Davidsonhad a marvelous run this year with perfect weather for strolling, shopping, eating, visiting and even voting for your favorite decorated Christmas tree.

Three nights of the sights and sounds of Christmas in Davidson meant talking to lots of visitors, asking about their impression of our annual event and of course, reminding them to look for their faces on DavidsonNews.net.  Some photos may run in the website’s “scrapbook of scenes,” but a few deserve special Around Davidson mention.  And no holiday season reporting is complete without a mention of the Evergreen Court lights at The Pines.

[See below for a gallery of Brenda's photos as well as those by DavidsonNews.net's other photographers and friends.] Read the full story

The DCPC choir and trumpter Mark Dulin (rear) led the community in a moment of silent reflection on the anniversary of Sept. 11 Sunday at the Davidson Public Library. (Rachel Goldstein/DavidsonNews.net),

DCPC parishioners joined Davidson firefighters and police officers on the Village Green at midday Sunday for a solemn “Time of Remembrance” on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Read the full story

The 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is prompting many to reflect on the events and meaning of the incident. A variety of events in the area this weekend will offer several chances to do that – from a Time of Remembrance and bell-ringing Sunday at noon on the Village Green to a Cornelius Walk for Peace to Davidson Community Players’ production of the post-9/11 play “The Guys.” Meanwhile, our public radio partner WFAE-FM will have special coverage on Sunday, and a program on WDAV-FM Sunday will remember the anniversary with music. Here’s a list: Read the full story

Welcome September!  Nice to have fall lurking just around the corner. In the meantime, Happy Labor Day to each of our readers.  Enjoy this three-day weekend with neighborhood picnics and a chance to catch up with the summer travels of friends.

Around Davidson introduces you today to two new faces in town:  Robert Alexander and Kelly Nicholson.  We also report on a recent honor for Chuck Dillman and give you an inside glimpse on a talented musical group – Sunday Union.  In addition we have a little Chair Talk in a Noteworthy Note. Read the full story