David Boraks

Artist's rendering of the proposed Antiquity Woods, off South Street.

99-unit Antiquity Woods proposed off South Street

June 28, 2016

Meeting Street Companies Inc. is asking Cornelius for zoning approval to build 99 residential units and a mixed-use “Village Tavern” building on about off South Street near the Cornelius-Davidson line. The 16.2-acre site is currently woods, between the Antiquity covered bridge and McEver Fields across from Davidson Elementary School. It stretches west along the creek … More 99-unit Antiquity Woods proposed off South Street

Workers are grading and installing drainage along I-77 in Huntersville and Cornelius, as part of the I-77 widening project. (I-77 Mobility Partners photo)

Anti-toll bill grinds to a halt in Senate | WFAE

June 23, 2016

A bill calling on NCDOT to cancel a contract to build toll lanes on I-77 north of Charlotte has died in the state Senate. LINK: June 22, 2016, WFAE.org, “Anti-Toll Bill Grinds To A Halt In Senate“

Luna was spectacular this evening, wasn't she? A full moon on the first day of summer. (David Boraks photo)

Photo: Solstice Moon

June 20, 2016

Luna was spectacular this evening, wasn’t she? A full moon on the first day of summer. (David Boraks photo) … More Photo: Solstice Moon

Will Senate take up bill to cancel I-77 tolls? And what about those ‘suspended’ projects?

June 6, 2016

The House OKs a bill calling on NCDOT to cancel the I-77 toll lane project north of Charlotte. But will it die in the Senate? Meanwhile, the bill does more than just cancel the toll lanes: It would delay a dozen road projects in the Lake Norman area. Details here. … More Will Senate take up bill to cancel I-77 tolls? And what about those ‘suspended’ projects?

Photos: Concert on the Green

June 6, 2016

On Saturday night, The Matt Stratford Band performed in the rain after a Knights game at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. No rain here Sunday as they entertained several hundred people on the Davidson Village Green. The group plays a wide variety of music, from rock to R&B to contemporary pop music. I emceed, and as I told … More Photos: Concert on the Green

Image from an NCDOT video explaining how the Express Lanes will work.

House Approves Bill To Kill I-77 Tolls | WFAE

June 3, 2016

The state House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill calling on NCDOT to cancel the I-77 widening project north of Charlotte. The bill now goes to the Senate, where Senate leaders have said they don’t see a need to cancel the project. Read the full story: WFAE.org, House Approves Bill To Kill I-77 Tolls

Music: Tenor guitarist Jim Smith

May 30, 2016

Spent my Memorial Day evening at a neighborhood party, which included an impromptu house concert with Pennsylvania-based musician Jim Smith. It was a real treat. Jim, 63, grew up on his grandfather’s farm in Horseheads, NY, and started playing music as a kid. At first it was mostly at church, but it soon became his life. … More Music: Tenor guitarist Jim Smith

Tesla's showroom on E. Independence Blvd. in Matthews can talk to you about a Tesla, but they can't do the deal. (David Boraks/WFAE)

NC says Tesla can’t sell cars at Charlotte store | WFAE

May 27, 2016

The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has denied Tesla Motors’ application to sell its electric cars at a new store near Charlotte. Liten to my May 27, 2016, coverage at WFAE: N.C. Says Tesla Can’t Sell Cars At Charlotte Store And if you’re looking for background why Tesla can’t sell cars here, listen to my … More NC says Tesla can’t sell cars at Charlotte store | WFAE

Charlene Minor of Davidson Parks & Rec in her ELF. (David Boraks/WFAE)

Trying out an ELF, a solar battery assisted bicycle | WFAE

May 18, 2016

On Davidson Town Day May 7, I had a chance to take the town’s ELF for a spin. That’s E-L-F for electric, light and fun, three words that describe the three-wheeled vehicles made by Organic Transit in Durham. These sleek, recumbent bicycles — the kind you sit down to ride – come with pedals, handlebars and … More Trying out an ELF, a solar battery assisted bicycle | WFAE

Saturday is Town Day on the Village Green

May 6, 2016

Davidson Town Day is this Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 10am to 3pm on the Davidson Village Green. The day includes booths and activities on the green – from a dunking booth to the traditional “cake walk” – as well as a half-marathon and 5K race, a firetruck on Main Street and a volunteer cleanup … More Saturday is Town Day on the Village Green