State Rep. Thom Tillis (R-Cornelius) was unopposed this fall for re-election to the N.C. House of Representatives and spent much of his time this fall working to get other Republicans elected. On Friday, he formally announced that he is seeking to become the next N.C. Speaker of the House.

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Republican Jim Pendergraph and incumbent Democrats Jennifer Roberts and Harold Cogdell Jr. won election to at-large seats Tuesday in a vote that helped Democrats hold onto a 5-4 majority on the Mecklenburg County Commission. The victory by Mr. Pendergraph, the former county sheriff, ousted incumbent at-large commissioner (and Davidson College grad) Dan Murrey.

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The 2010 election is here. Polls in Mecklenburg County are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including those at Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. (Precinct 206) and Hopewell Baptist Church on Davidson-Concord Road (Precinct 127). Read on for a recap of what’s on the ballot:

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The Nov. 2 election is fast approaching, and early voting is underway in Mecklenburg County. The closest locations to Davidson are the North County Regional Library and Huntersville Oaks, both in Huntersville. Read on for a list of locations and times, as well as a list of races on the ballot.

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One has to love fall in Davidson.  We are still wearing shorts and short sleeves while we rake leaves, carve pumpkins and stroll to the post office or Main Street Shops.  Glad to read that Kim Fleming has been named as Interim Downtown Director for Davidson.  Kim has done a fine job with fund raising for our public library and her hubby, Dave, does a fine job with his writing for ESPN The Magazine.  Be sure to stop at our library and read his story, “It Happens,” in the latest issue.  You will smile!

Today Around Davidson visits with WOW (World of Wonder) thanks to committee member Patti McKinnon.  We also introduce you to Chef Adria Appleby and her work with Camp Blue Skies. In addition we ask everyone to watch TV tomorrow evening and cheer for our very own Angie Rice-Figueroa on Wheel of Fortune!  Finally catch a Noteworthy Note about Early Voting. Read the full story

About 75 people came to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Davidson Thursday night for an election forum with candidates for Mecklenburg County commission at-large seats as well as state Senate District 40 and Mecklenburg County Sheriff. The two-hour event was hosted by the St. Alban’s neighborhood association, Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce and DavidsonNews.net.
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Candidates for the Mecklenburg County at-large seats and other local races will be here in Davidson this Thursday, Oct. 14, for a candidate forum organized by the St. Alban’s neighborhood association, Lake Norman Chamber, and DavidsonNews.net. Meanwhile, North Mecklenburg Republican Women are hosting a Pig Pickin’ and Politickin’ GOP Rally and BBQ on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at Northstone Club in Huntersville.

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