Davidson developer John Marshall Custom Homes is seeking approval for a new infill development that would include 16 small homes on about 3 acres along Delburg Street, between Beaty and Watson streets in Davidson. In his application developer Rodney Graham describes the project as Davidson’s first “pocket neighborhood.” See REAL ESTATE & HOME

The Lake Norman Chamber’s monthly Focus Friday issues session this Friday, Oct. 26, will provide an update on progress at the Langtree at the Lake development, off I-77 Exit 31. Steve Welly, president and chief operating officer of RL West and Langtree Development, will talk about the mixed-use project, where four of the first seven planned buildings are now under construction. Read the full story

The Chinese parent of Denver Global Products Inc. announced this week that it plans to build a $30.2 million plant for manufacturing, distribution and research and development in Lincoln County, on the west side of Lake Norman.

The company currently has 27 workers at the site on North Pilot Knob Road, but expects to employ 450 when the plant is completed. Read the full story

By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net

Town officials this week gave final approval to a $14 million package of state and local incentives that helped lure MSC Industrial Direct Corp. to choose Davidson for a new “co-headquarters.” The approval came as workers have begun grading the site off I-77 Exit 30 in preparation construction of the $31 million office project. Read the full story

Davidson College has received its largest gift ever, $45 million from the Duke Endowment that college officials say will be used to “transform the academic heart of the campus.” The money will pay for renovations to a half-dozen campus buildings beginning next year, as well as a new science building. Read the full story

CORNELIUS - Rocky Mount-based Autumn Care broke ground Wednesday for a $12.5 million, 102-bed long-term nursing home off Zion Street, on land owned by Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. The nursing home, which could be open in a year, is the latest sign of growth as Mt. Zion carries out a long-term plan to help meet community needs. See the full story on CorneliusNews.net.

When Exit 28 in Cornelius is rebuilt next year to improve traffic flow, the interchange also will get a big aesthetic makeover, too. Architects for the town unveiled a nautical-themed design this week that calls for decorative bridge abutments, lighting and a signature mast-and-cable feature that looks like a sailboat. Town officials gave the go-ahead for the design. See a story and architect’s renderings of the plan on CorneliusNews.net»

What was all that commotion around Summit Coffee on Friday? A tent, plants, turf, pumpkins, beach chairs? That was employees of local planning firm The Lawrence Group occupying a corner of the parking lot on a holiday we’ve never heard of, but like the sound of: National Park(ing) Day. Read the full story