Posted on 28 September 2012.
By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net
Among the many social problems the growing lake Norman area faces is one that often hides beneath the surface: domestic violence. But even if you can’t see it, don’t get the idea it’s not there, says Janice, a survivor who now speaks to others about her experience, and where they can find help. Read the full story
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Posted on 28 September 2012.
The Ada Jenkins Center on Gamble Street in Davidson will host its 4th Annual “Fire” festival this Saturday, Sept. 29. The day includes a 5K run, a barbecue feast and competition, and live music and entertainment.
The run begins at 10 a.m., and the feasting begins at 11 a.m.
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Posted on 13 September 2012.
Saturday’s festival includes the DavidsonNews.net-CorneliusNews.net Dash4Cache. Participants in a July Dash4Cache in Cornelius check their progress. Click to learn more at Dash4Cache.org
The Davidson Lands Conservancy’s annual Green Day Festival and Run for Green road races are scheduled in downtown Davidson this Saturday, Sept. 15, featuring running, live entertainment, a hawk release, and green exhibitors. This year’s festival also includes a new event: the DavidsonNews.net-CorneliusNews.net Dash4Cache, where teams navigate using a special smartphone app. Read the full story
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Posted on 11 September 2012.
Jim Mead of Davidson waves as the pack of riders left Davidson United Methodist Church Saturday morning on the 100-kilometer ride as part of the Festival for Hope & Housing. (Bill Giduz/DavidsonNews.net)
About 200 bicyclists and hundreds of festival-goers came to Davidson’s Village Green Saturday for the Davidson Housing Coalition’s 8th annual Festival for Hope and Housing, which netted about $15,000 for the regional affordable housing program. Read the full story
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Posted on 09 September 2012.
Entertainment during the ball at Charles Mack Citizens Center in Mooresville included praise dancers from Expressions of Praise Dance Ministry. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)
By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net
MOORESVILLE – Longtime members and friends of Davidson Presbyterian Church gathered at the Charles Mack Citizens Center Saturday night for food, fashion, comedy and fellowship at a Fall Ball that was part of the church’s $1 million capital campaign to help raise money for a new sanctuary.
The 120 or so guests came from Mooresville, Davidson, Cornelius and Charlotte, among other places, to dine on fried or baked chicken, deviled eggs, crudites, and pasta salad accompanied by lemonade and sweet tea. Read the full story
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Posted on 30 August 2012.
Davidson Presbyterian Church, the African American congregation on Depot Street in downtown Davidson, continues its campaign to raise money for a new sanctuary with a Fall Ball, Fashion Show Etc. on Saturday, Sept. 8. The festivities run from 7 to 11 p.m. at Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville. Read the full story
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Posted on 30 August 2012.
The Andrew Lovedale 5K returns to Davidson College on Saturday, Sept. 1, this year featuring something missing last year: former Wildcat basketball player and inspiration Andrew Lovedale. We talk to Mr. Lovedale about his A2S Foundation‘s work in his native Nigeria, about giving back, and about some personal news this summer. (That’s a great wedding photo Andrew and Molly!) Story and photos in SPORTS»
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Posted on 26 August 2012.
A freshman finds his group at Duke Family Performance Hall Saturday with help from orientation walk leaders Cristina Shaul (center) and Davidson town commissioner Laurie Venzon (right). (Bill Giduz photo)
People on and off the Davidson College campus often talk about the “Davidson bubble” – that imagined barrier that keeps many students from venturing off campus. Every year, freshman orientation planners try to break down that wall by matching community members with new students for a 5K tour through town. About 500 incoming frosh made this year’s trek on Saturday, Aug. 24, to learn about the town and how can get involved in town affairs.
BELOW: A review of changes this summer on and off campus
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