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A Concord man was convicted Tuesday of charges stemming from the November death of Davidson College professor Robert Whitton, who was struck by a car on Concord Road.    Read the full story

Davidson Class of 2012 marched out of Chambers Hall for the last time Sunday, led by class president Faheem Rathore. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net

On a sunny spring day under the oak trees, 449 students graduated from Davidson College Sunday in a ceremony that included one honorary degree, community service awards to two students and the local leader of Habitat for Humanity, and teaching awards to two veteran faculty.

Davidson doesn’t invite outside graduation speakers, so it’s up to the president to deliver a send-off to graduates. This year, that task fell to first-year President Carol Quillen. The ceremony, including her remarks, seemed aimed at conveying themes of diversity and inclusiveness. Read the full story

These signs were installed on Concord Road last year when the NC DOT resurfaced the road. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

By ROLEY ALTIZER

Since the spring of 2004, I’ve been obsessed with walking. From Dec. 14, 2004, (the day I started keeping records) to Dec. 5, 2011, I had walked 8,220 miles throughout town.

I started walking during the spring of 2004 as part of my rehabilitation after having brain surgeries—after I could be trusted to walk from McConnell to the Post Office and back.

I’ve always been an observant and analytical person, so during my years of walking I’ve made hundreds of mental notes about pedestrian safety here in town. Read the full story