Mary Hill Gaston Flagler

My momma would not buy me white go-go boots in the fifth grade. She said they were a fad that would fade. Of course she was right – about that, and so much else.

As Mother’s Day approaches on May 13, here’s a tribute to the perfect mom for me: Mary Hill Gaston Flagler of Gastonia. Read the full story

Piedmont Natural Gas provided this partial map of the proposed pipeline route to Davidson Lands Conservancy. Click image to download a PDF.

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By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net

Davidson College is protesting plans by Piedmont Natural Gas for a potentially damaging pipeline across land it owns in the northern part of town. In a letter to state regulators on Feb. 13, college officials said they have “significant concerns” about the project. The college also accuses the company of withholding information about the pipeline, which would begin construction in March.

The eight-mile pipeline would be part of a longer regional pipeline Piedmont is constructing to feed Progress Energy’s Sutton power station, in New Hanover County, near Wilmington. The gas company is seeking permits from the state Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as construction approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission. Read the full story

We are almost halfway through October.  One has to be continually checking the calendar to see what day of the week it is.  Lo and Behold! A quick check of the desk calendar tells us that next Monday, Oct. 17, is National Boss Day.  Good grief!  Better be nice to David Boraks all day!

Before plunging ahead into a weekend filled with outdoor activities, Around Davidson is taking a minute to visit with Rosemary and Ben Klein, mention a few good books and remind all about the North Mecklenburg High School pansy sale this Saturday.
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Carol Quillen

When Carol Quillen officially takes up her new job as Davidson College’s 18th president on Aug. 1, she’ll bring with her a commitment to liberal arts education, a global perspective, and strong support of the college’s Division I athletics program. In an interview with editorial page editor Taylor Batten published Sunday in The Charlotte Observer, she said she hasn’t set any priorities for her first year. “My most urgent priority is to listen to other people. Davidson has a strategic plan, I need to listen to people talk about the strategic plan.

RELATED COVEARGE LINKS

July 24, 2011, The Charlotte Observer,  “Quillen brings global view to Davidson.”

May 26, 2011, DavidsonNews.net, “Davidson College picks Quillen as its 18th president.”

Read and listen to remarks by Dr. Quillen from May 26 when she was introduced to the college community.

Huntersville commissioners on Monday approved a plan for the Bryton development, off NC 115 near Alexanderana Road, including a site slated to become a Wal-Mart. Read the full story

Davidson middle and elementary school students hang out on the Davidson Village Green on a Friday afternoon in March 2011. (Emma Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

Next Friday, June 10, is the last day of classes for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and the end of an era Davidson IB Middle School on South Street. As the school prepares to shut its doors, families, alumni, students and staff are planning one last “Walk to the Green” on Thursday, June 9. They’ll have a ceremony to remember the school and take note of its closing. Read the full story

Gov. Beverly Perdue has signed into law a bill that puts local government email address lists off-limits to businesses and the public. The new law could alleviate  concerns prompted in January when The Charlotte Observer filed public-records requests with Cornelius, Davidson, Mecklenburg County and other local governments for the email addresses of citizens who subscribe to government email lists. Read the full story

By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net

Town officials in Cornelius and Davidson say they haven’t complied with The Charlotte Observer‘s January public records requests for email addresses of citizens who subscribe to the towns’ communications lists.

Mayors in both towns said this week while they support Freedom of Information laws, they don’t believe local governments should be required to disclose citizens’ email addresses. Read the full story