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Davidson commissioners approved converting a part-time firefighter position to full-time starting Jan. 1, 2027, and moved forward on engineering for the $3.49 million Beaty Sidepath at their Oct. 27 meeting.
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Davidson College orchestra sells out debut with Charlotte Symphony
The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Charlotte Symphony Orchestra shared the stage Oct. 29 at Duke Family Performance Hall in a sold-out first-time collaboration that DCSO conductor Dr. Tara Keith hopes becomes an annual tradition.
Local Government
Local Government
NC voters approve 3.5% constitutional income-tax cap
Local Government
Womack leads Moore by 6,415 votes in unofficial NC-14 returns
Education
Education
Davidson faculty approve standalone public health major
Davidson College faculty approved moving public health out of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, removing its separate application process and enrollment cap, The Davidsonian reported.
Education
CMS school choice lottery opens with Dec. 11 deadline
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools opened its school choice lottery Monday, Nov. 2, giving Lake Norman families until Dec. 11 to apply for magnet programs and specialty schools for the 2027-28 year.
Education
Huntersville's Grand Oak Elementary ranks 27th in North Carolina
Grand Oak Elementary in Huntersville placed No. 27 among 1,505 ranked North Carolina elementary schools in the 2027 U.S. News rankings, with a score of 98.27 out of 100.
Education
CMS graduation rate hits record high, up 3.3 points
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools posted its highest graduation rate on record during the 2025-26 school year, with the four-year cohort rate reaching 87.9% according to state data, while more recent district social media posts cite an 88.1% figure.
Education
Davidson College counseling move raises accessibility concerns
Davidson College's temporary relocation of counseling services to the stairs-only second floor of the Well Cat Center has raised accessibility and communication concerns among students during a three-year Health Center construction project.
Education
Davidson College lands top-10 spot in national ranking
Davidson College earned a top-10 spot in WalletHub's 2027 ranking of the best colleges in the U.S., which compared 68 institutions across 30 metrics including selectivity, cost and career outcomes.
Public Safety
Business
Business
Davidson Soda Shop marks 75 years on Main Street
The Davidson Soda Shop celebrated its 75th anniversary on Wednesday, Oct. 28, with throwback menu pricing at the South Main Street landmark founded in 1951. Owner Misty Utech, who took over the business in 2018 after 17 years behind the counter, still serves five original sandwiches using the same recipes.
Business
Davidson's Crazy Pig BBQ earns Charlotte Observer feature
The Crazy Pig, a barbecue restaurant at 402 S. Main St. in Davidson that has doubled as The Egg Cafe since October 2024, was featured in a Charlotte Observer food review highlighting its pig-themed decor, signature sandwiches and nearly two decades on South Main Street.
Business
Lake Norman Chamber expo draws 100-plus exhibitors
The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce's 25th annual Business Expo brought more than 100 businesses and nonprofits to the Huntersville Recreation Center on Oct. 13, featuring new local ventures and community organizations.
Business
Hunter's Bagels opens on West Catawba in Cornelius
Brothers-in-law Brandon Kurz and Andrew Roth opened Hunter's Bagels on Monday, Oct. 12, in the former Coffee Republic space at 19905 W. Catawba Ave. in Cornelius, bringing a 60-year-old Brooklyn family recipe and a six-figure equipment investment to the Lake Norman area.
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Maryam Khanum is a journalist based in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from Wake Forest University in 2024 with majors in Political Science and Communications. Maryam was heavily involved in journalism throughout her college career, serving as Multimedia Managing Editor for the student-run newspaper, the Old Gold & Black. She previously worked for the International Business Times.
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