Foy Avis Ingram, believed to be the oldest person in North Carolina, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, at The Pines at Davidson. She was 112. Ingram was born Nov. 28, 1903, in Farmer, NC, three weeks before the Wright Brothers made their first powered flight. Ingram had lived at The Pines since 1988. DavidsonNews.net “Around Davidson” columnist … More Foy Ingram of The Pines dies at 112
The Charlotte Observer is moving to a new office this spring – and that means saying goodbye to the current four-story newsroom and office building on South Tryon Street, which is expected to be redeveloped. On Thursday, a few hundred employees past and present reunited for a couple of hours to reminisce. I once worked there … More Observer’s saying farewell to 600 S. Tryon St. | WFAE
It takes a lot to keep a water system healthy. In Union County this month, public works employees have been cleaning the water mains using an unusual process called “ice pigging.” I went to see how it works. Listen to my report on WFAE.org March 10, 2016, WFAE.org, How Union County Uses An Ice Pig … More How Union County Uses An Ice Pig To Keep Water Pipes Clear | WFAE
Local officials are discussing how to save the Lake Norman Transportation Commission, after three of the four member towns voted to withdraw. LINK: Feb. 29, 2016, WFAE.org, ““Lake Norman Transportation Commission’s Future In Doubt”“
David Boraks 