Month: September 2015

At 250, Centre Church Celebrates its History | Charlotte Observer

September 27, 2015

Looked into a bit of Lake Norman history in my latest article for the Obs. Centre Church is surrounded by development in Mount Mourne, including Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, shopping centers and doctor’s offices. It’s an enclave of history, a church whose members fought in the Revolution, built Davidson College and founded a variety … More At 250, Centre Church Celebrates its History | Charlotte Observer

Pianist Chad Lawson, host Duncan McFadyen and guests from Steinway Piano Gallery Charlotte. (David Boraks/WFAE)

Charlotte Talks |The Horowitz Piano and Chad Lawson

September 27, 2015

Here’s another show I produced for “Charlotte Talks” on WFAE-FM, airing Monday, Sept. 28: We’ll have a special guest, a piano that belonged to the late Vladimir Horowitz. The pianist enjoyed a level of worldwide fame few classical musicians achieve, and in his later years, he took his own concert grand on tour with him … More Charlotte Talks |The Horowitz Piano and Chad Lawson

Barbara Broadway, left, is a member of the Mt. Zion committee overseeing the Senior Campus project. The Rev. Mary John Dye, right, is the church’s senior pastor. (©2015 David Boraks)

Church develops community for seniors | The Charlotte Observer

September 20, 2015

My latest article for The Charlotte Observer: In 1997, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church bought land just south of its sanctuary with an idea of one day using it to serve to the community. For years, it went unused, except as a wooded campsite for the church’s Boy Scout troop. Then a decade ago, church … More Church develops community for seniors | The Charlotte Observer

Once the Caldwell Rosenwald School, this building on Sam Furr Road is now home to the Burgess Supply Company, a carpet store. (Tom Bullock/WFAE)

Julius Rosenwald And The Rosenwald Schools | WFAE

September 19, 2015

Here’s a program I produced for WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks” for Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. In the early part of the 20th century, educational opportunities were limited across the south for African Americans until Julius Rosenwald stepped up to fill that gap. Though he never finished school himself, he rose to become head of Sears, Roebuck & … More Julius Rosenwald And The Rosenwald Schools | WFAE

Pros and amateurs practiced putting during last year's tournament at River Run. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

This week: Web.com tournament at River Run

September 16, 2015

You may see a few more people around town this week than usual, along with shuttles and courtesy cars. They’re players, caddies, officials and other folks involved in the Small Business Connection Championship at River Run. You might know it as the Chiquita Classic, the name it had the previous two years. But with Chiquita now gone … More This week: Web.com tournament at River Run

Gill Holland, green developer and filmmaker

WFAE ‘Charlotte Talks’: ‘Green Building and Redevelopment

September 14, 2015

Here’s a program I produced for WFAE-FM’s “Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins,” on the movement to incorporate environmentally sustainable practices and products in new construction and development. Our guests included Davidson native Gill Holland, a developer and filmmaker in Louisville, KY, who will be the guest speaker at this Friday’s Green Gala, hosted by the … More WFAE ‘Charlotte Talks’: ‘Green Building and Redevelopment

An exhibit of new oil paintings by Ed Harris, titled "Living & Dying," is at Davidson Town Hall through Oct. 18, 2015. (©David Boraks)

Ed Harris paintings at Town Hall: ‘Living & Dying’

September 12, 2015

Davidson artist Ed Harris spent his career in engineering, real estate management and investment, but art has always been a passion. An exhibition of his oil paintings titled “Living & Dying” is on display through October 18, 2015, in the Atrium Gallery at Davidson Town Hall. “I’ve been drawing all my life, that’s been a … More Ed Harris paintings at Town Hall: ‘Living & Dying’

Carolina Captured Photographic Workshops

September 11, 2015

Photographer friends, here’s an excellent workshop opportunity next month in the NC mountains. I’ve been a couple of times and always come back with great shots and a ton of inspiration. It’s led by Kelly Culpepper, a professional photographer and educator. WANT TO GO? Find out more and sign up: Carolina Captured Photographic Workshops Here’s … More Carolina Captured Photographic Workshops

A tree fell across Griffith Street and onto traffic near Davidson Day School Thursday afternoon. Nobody was seriously hurt, but the road was closed for a while. (April Freidline photo)

That was some storm

September 10, 2015

An intense thunderstorm blew through Davidson Thursday afternoon around 5:30, with winds that sent the rain sideways and knocked down trees and power lines. Firefighters handled a flurry of calls, from a tree that fell onto cars on Griffith Street, near Davidson Day School, to a lightning strike that brought a fire scare at 230 … More That was some storm