Davidson history – Page 2

The time capsule was a plastic soda bottle. It leaked and many of the contents were damaged during its time in the ground next to Davidson Elementary. (David Boraks photo)

At Town Hall: Time Capsule

January 6, 2016

As we start 2016, a new exhibit is up at Davidson Town Hall. It’s a time capsule put together by students in the fourth grade literacy class of Pam Brunschwyler and Colleen Thrailkill in 2007.

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

A century ago, the murder on South Street

August 26, 2015

Reprinted from DavidsonNews.net, Oct. 31, 2014 ©2014 Davidson News LLC – No reproduction without permission A hundred years ago, two of the town’s most prominent citizens were at the center of a murder case that made headlines across the Southeast. Many of the events took place at buildings still standing in town. The victim and … More A century ago, the murder on South Street