The three candidates for the District 1 seat on the Board of Education faced the audience for Thursday's forum, held at St. Alban's. (David Boraks photo)

The three candidates for the District 1 seat on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education met for a second forum in Davidson Thursday night, answering questions about how to keep public schools in Davidson competitive, the importance of middle school sports, and how to prevent re-segregation. Read the full story

School board candidate Robin Bradford will be meeting voters at a “Children 1st” reception and fund-raiser this evening, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Forte (formerly The Grape) in Northlake Mall, Exit 18 off I-77, Huntersville. Ms. Bradford is one of three candidates running for the District 1 seat now held by Larry Gauvreau, who is stepping down. Details: http://vote4robinbradford.org/.