No space on Main Street? Start out in an old mill
16 May 2013
Vendors and officials cut a ribbon at Eden Street Market's grand opening Saturday. Read more about it.
Town Board retreats Fri. to discuss economic development
16 May 2013
The Davidson Town Board and town staff will attend a retreat all day Friday, May 17, in Charlotte to discuss economic develpment. The meeting is 9am to 5pm at the Foundation for the Carolinas, 220 N. Tryon St., Charlotte.
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Student referendum expresses disappointment in trustee decision
16 May 2013
A majority of Davidson College students who voted in a referendum this week said they favor removing a requirement that the college's president be a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA). In the vote on campus Monday, students joined the college's faculty and alumni in conveying their disappointment over a recent Board of Trustees decision not to change the college bylaws.
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Rowing, Chinese Club, and the city that doesn’t sleep
16 May 2013
Around Davidson: Chinese Club at Davidson Elementary. Plus, other neighbors' news.
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At hearing, town unveils a $9.1M budget for 2013-14; taxes won’t change
15 May 2013
There was little discussion on Tuesday night when Davidson commissioners held a public hearing on the $9.1 million 2013-14 budget. When Mayor John Woods called for comments from the audience, only resident spoke - asking about trash pickup fees. The plan will guide spending in the fiscal year that begins July 1. It leaves property taxes unchanged and includes money for capital improvements, new equipment and maintenance.
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Fire chief Peklo steps down, McIntosh steps in
15 May 2013
In a change announced Tue., Darin McIntosh, 44, takes over from Peklo, who is moving away.
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Board approves $12M retirement residence in 4-1 vote
15 May 2013
Davidson commissioners voted 4-1 to waive town parking rules and allow construction of a $12 million, four-story senior housing complex on Peninsula Drive in the Exit 30 area. The board also voted 5-0 to designate a Modernist home on Hillside Drive as a historic landmark, and held a public hearing - where nobody spoke - on the $9.1 million 2013-14 budget. Read on for a summary.
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CMS board OKs budget request, asks county to ‘fully fund’ it
14 May 2013
SOURCE: Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools CHARLOTTE - The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education on Tuesday unanimously approved a proposed 2013-14 budget request of $365.9 million from Mecklenburg County. The budget request identifies greater choice for students and increased capacity for technology as two key areas of focus, reflecting input from students, parents and the public in general. The district also identifies stronger partnerships with business, the faith community and local organizations as a top priority.
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