https://davidboraks.net/2026/03/06/asbestos-removal-area-expands-as-part-of-beaty-sloan-potts-project/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/030625-abestos-park-bench.jpg030625 Abestos park benchA new marker signals buried asbestos next to a park bench at Roosevelt Wilson Park, where some asbestos removal has already happened. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/030625-asbestos-marking-beaty-st.jpg030625 Asbestos marking Beaty StPavement marking on Beaty Street at the Griffith Street intersection shows the location of buried asbestos. (David Boraks photo) 2026-03-06T18:27:57+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/exhibits-and-awards/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/palacemem.jpgpalacememhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sidewalksignal.jpgsidewalksignal2026-01-26T18:47:13+00:00weekly0.6https://davidboraks.net/2026/01/26/feb-7-history-talk-murder-on-south-street/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/021013wootenslides-3.jpg021013WOOTENSLIDES-31914 Charlotte Observer headline. 2026-01-26T18:10:21+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/about/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/boraksdavid-12-2014.jpgBORAKS,David-12-2014David2026-01-26T17:48:31+00:00weekly0.6https://davidboraks.net/2025/12/09/ncdot-meeting-addresses-concerns-about-asbestos-traffic-in-davidsons-potts-sloan-beaty-project/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251209_090353.jpg20251209_090353Workers have already cut trees and erected fencing around the land between Sloan Street (foreground) and Potts Street (top of photo) to make way for a connector between the two streets. But first asbestos must be removed from the soil. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2020-asbestos-boring-map.png2020 Asbestos Boring MapA map shows locations where soil containing asbestos was found in 2020. (Town of Davidson/NCDOT) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251209_090009.jpg20251209_090009Stumps are all that remain of a row of old oaks near Roosevelt Wilson Park. They were cut recently as part of roundabout construction at Sloan and Beaty streets. (David Boraks photo) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251208_181151.jpg20251208_181151https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251208_151330.jpg20251208_151330https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251208_181205.jpg20251208_181205Nearly 50 people listened to NCDOT consultant Donald Griffith (standing) answer questions about the Potts-Sloan-Beaty road project at Ada Jenkins Center. (David Boraks photo)2025-12-12T15:42:51+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2025/12/11/fontana-di-vino-an-italian-pasta-chophouse-now-open-on-south-main-davidson/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251211_135455.jpg20251211_135455 Chef Scott Leibfried (left) and restaurateur Robert Maynard have opened Fontana di Vino in the old ice house on South Main Street in Davidson. (David Boraks photo) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251211_135751.jpg20251211_135751(David Boraks photo) 2025-12-11T20:27:40+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2025/12/01/as-work-begins-on-sloan-potts-connection-ncdot-plans-dec-8-public-meeting/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ncdot-flier-.pngNCDOT FlierSOURCE: NCDOT / Town of Davidson https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/112125-pott-st-clearing-t-berry.jpg112125 Pott St clearing T BerryT Berry surveys the newly-clear corridor beside the house where he lives on Potts Street. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/112125-potts-street-tree-clearing.jpg112125 Potts street tree clearingWorkers using heavy tree-removal equipment cleared the way Nov. 21 for a new road connection between Sloan and Beaty streets on Davidson's west side. (David Boraks photo) 2025-12-01T22:48:52+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2025/11/18/cafo-country-on-whqr-a-closer-look-at-concentrated-animal-feeding-operations/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20250414_112235.jpg20250414_112235Hog barns and a waste lagoon in Sampson County. (David Boraks/WHQR)2025-11-18T20:06:21+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2024/09/03/rising-waters-on-whqr-how-climate-change-and-sea-level-rise-are-trouble-for-the-nc-coast/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023-east-beacon-road-houses-in-water-.png2023 East Beacon Road houses in water2024-09-04T14:58:40+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/08/26/a-century-ago-the-murder-on-south-street/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/davidbugbeer1.jpgDavidBugBeer1https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/103114murder-231south.jpg103114MURDER-231South231 South St.https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/021013wootenslides-12.jpg021013WOOTENSLIDES-12This photograph, believed to be Dr. W.H. Wooten, was found during renovations at 231 South St., the house he built in the 1890s.https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/021013wootenslides-8.jpg021013WOOTENSLIDES-8News of Jetton's acquittal was posted in the papers.https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/021013wootenslides-6.jpg021013WOOTENSLIDES-6This small cottage on Spring Street was the scene of the shooting. The building apparently once sat about 100 feet east on South Street. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/021013wootenslides-4.jpg021013WOOTENSLIDES-4131 N. Main St. housed White-Jetton Drug. Co. (white and brick front). Kindred restaurant took over the storefront in early 2015. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/021013wootenslides-3.jpg021013WOOTENSLIDES-3The shooting was front-page news in the Charlotte Observer and other newspapers in February 1914. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/021013wootenslides-10.jpg021013WOOTENSLIDES-10Dr. W.H. Wooten and Monroe Jetton are buried near one another in the Davidson College cemetery on North Main Street. (David Boraks/© 2014 DavidsonNews.net)2024-09-03T21:16:47+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2024/02/23/time-for-a-career-move/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/122223-david-collage.jpeg122223-david-collage2024-09-03T21:14:59+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/03/01/congratulations-to-hough-pta-reflections-winners/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/121615-hough-reflections.jpg121615 Hough Reflections2015 Hough High School PTA Reflections winners. Standing, from left: Savannah, ?, Mary, Jakob, Tilly, ?, Farrah. Seated, from left, ?, Ashley, ? Not pictured: Jay Satchwill and Kayleigh Conroy. 2024-02-27T19:49:13+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/27/artists-depict-force-of-nature-at-davidson-college/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2007abeforceofnature.jpg2007abeforceofnature2024-02-27T19:44:47+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/06/21/gallery-how-your-chocolate-bunny-is-made/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/042411bunny600.jpg042411Bunny600https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/042411bunny595.jpg042411Bunny595John Elliott of Davidson Chocolate Company fills a mold. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/042411bunny5.jpg042411Bunny5Bunnies in light, dark and white chocolates. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/042411bunny4.jpg042411Bunny4The two halves of the bunnies are assembled into one. John Elliott shows off the finished products. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/042411bunny3.jpg042411Bunny3The chocolate mold is shaken on a special machine to remove air bubbles. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/042411bunny2.jpg042411Bunny2John Elliott of Davidson Chocolate Company fills a mold. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/042411bunny1.jpg042411Bunny1Chocolate is poured into a mold for half a bunny. 2024-02-27T19:54:10+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2000/08/24/eulogy-elizabeth-anne-morin-boraks-1935-2000/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boraksbetty.jpegBORAKS,Betty2021-05-09T18:42:21+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2018/12/22/davidson-christmas-memories-annie-mildred-lowry-and-evelyn-carr/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2010lowrycarr.png2010LowryCarr2018-12-24T12:56:50+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2018/11/11/family-waits-as-search-continues-for-nc-teacher-missing-in-mexico-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/braxton-andrew_family_on_vacation.jpgbraxton-andrew_family_on_vacationPatrick Braxton-Andrew (second from left) with his father, Gary Andrew; mother Jean Braxton; and brother Kerry during a previous family trip. (Thanks to the Braxton-Andrew family for the photo) 2018-11-11T18:39:43+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2018/11/06/antiquity-woods-project-withdrawn-from-re-zoning-process-cornelius-today/2018-11-06T19:54:46+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2018/11/06/where-is-patrick-search-for-missing-teacher-continues-in-central-mexico/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/braxton-andrew_patrick.jpgbraxton-andrew_patrick2018-11-06T15:39:12+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2018/09/01/harvest-day-at-dover-vineyards/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180901_120407883.jpgHarvest Day at Dover VineyardsThe grapes are cut from the vines with scissors and collected in buckets. 2018-09-01T23:38:42+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2018/08/21/city-studies-revising-or-scrapping-affordable-housing-location-policy-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/060618renaissancewest.jpg060618RenaissanceWestSome newer developments in Charlotte include a mix of housing types and prices, like Renaissance West, which sits on the former site of the Boulevard Homes housing project. (David Boraks/WFAE) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/021818housinglocationmap.jpg021818HousingLocationMapCharlotte's 2011 Affordable Housing Locational Policy was designed to steer more affordable housing to areas in blue, and away from areas that already have a lot of affordable units (pink). 2018-11-06T15:41:08+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2018/07/22/davidson-considers-former-ib-school-for-town-offices-nov-referendum-possible/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/071918ibschool2.jpg071918IBschool2An open house July 19 gave residents a chance to tour the old Davidson IB School and view town plans for the site. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/071918ibschool31.jpg071918IBSchool3The former IB school opened in 1948 and needs significant repairs. Town commissioners are considering a bond referendum for this November that would pay for the work. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/071918ibschool3.jpg071918IBSchool3https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/071918ibschool.jpg071918IBSchoolThe former Davidson IB school on South Street in Davidson could become town offices under a plan being considered by the Davidson Town Board. (David Boraks photo)2018-07-23T01:34:46+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2018/07/22/the-story-behind-interconnected-clts-new-digital-public-artwork-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/071118-concourse-a.jpgCLT concourse A expansionCharlotte Douglas airport's expanded Concourse A. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/071920_refik_anadol.jpg071920_refik_anadolRefik Anadaol is the Turkish American artist who created "Interconnected" at Charlotte airport's expansion of Concourse A. (David Boraks photo)2018-07-22T18:14:19+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2018/02/20/first-ride-on-cats-blue-line-light-rail-extension-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/022018cureton_alexis.jpg022018cureton_alexisAlexis Cureton says the new light rail extension will cut her 2 hour commute in half. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/022018trainat9thst-1.jpg022018Trainat9thSt-1A train enters 9th Street Station in uptown Charlotte (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/022018wood_paul.jpg022018wood_paulPaul Wood carried his bike onto the train for a test run. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/022018_michael_noda_0.jpg022018_michael_noda_0Michael Fleming took a picture of his apartment building in NoDa as we rode past. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/022018_trains_at_7th_st.jpg022018_trains_at_7th_stTwo trains passed near 7th Street Station uptown. (David Boraks/WFAE)2018-02-21T17:43:03+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2018/02/04/mandolinos-prepares-to-open-on-south-main/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/020318mandolinos6.jpg020318Mandolinos6Partner Jason Tognarina paints shelving on Saturday. He's also the general manager at Flatiron Kitchen, across the street. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/020318mandolinos5.jpg020318Mandolinos5Chef Bill Schutz, who also oversees the kitchen at Flatiron across the street, is the chef partner. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/020318mandolinos4.jpg020318Mandolinos4Mandolino's is nearing completion at 208 S. Main Street, in the former Millstone bakery. (David Boraks photo)2018-02-04T22:11:47+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2018/01/28/shops-apartments-and-offices-proposed-for-s-main-st-davidson/2019-08-13T19:45:03+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/12/08/after-meck-county-refuses-to-pay-what-we-know-dont-know-about-the-ransomware-attack-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/120617dioriodena.jpg120617DIORIO,DenaMeckelnburg County manager Dena Diorio talks to reporters Wednesday about this week's ransomware attack, which has shut down county servers. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cybersecurity.jpgcybersecurity2017-12-08T15:38:33+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/12/01/audio-that-doesnt-happen-here-an-examination-of-two-lives-lost/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/113017kernsswaneypres.jpg113017KernsSwaneyPres2019-06-29T23:07:23+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/10/23/davidson-friends-time-to-vote-on-mayor-town-board-and-bonds/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/nightvote.jpgNightVoteCitizens lined up to vote at Town Hall on election night a few years back. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/110414election-nightvote.jpg110414Election-nightvoteVoters lined up to vote in 2014 2017-10-23T12:30:45+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/10/19/driver-found-not-guilty-in-death-of-davidson-pet-sitter-charlotte-observer/2017-10-19T11:57:03+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/09/07/interview-sculptor-bob-trotman/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170430_145521550.jpgIMG_20170430_1455215502017-09-08T15:52:01+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/07/21/davidson-election-3-way-race-for-mayor-2-commissioners-step-down/2017-07-21T19:32:00+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/07/10/former-model-t-missile-factory-up-for-redevelopment-in-charlottes-north-end-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/071017campnorthend3.jpg071017CampNorthEnd3ATCO plans to redevelop the old factory complex off Statesville Road. (David Boraks/WFAE)2017-07-10T16:54:27+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/06/18/at-the-mint-jonathan-schippers-slow-room-slowly-destroys-itself/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/043017slowroom.jpg043017SlowRoomJonathan Schipper's "Slow Room" as it appeared April 30. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/061817slowroom.jpg061817SlowRoom"Slow Room" by Jonathan Schipper is slowing being pulled together by a winch behind the wall. Shot 6/18/17 (David Boraks photo)2017-06-18T21:32:53+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/06/06/like-2008-davidsonians-fly-bedsheet-banners-for-wildcats/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/photo_032708_010.jpgPhoto_032708_010https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/photo_032608_002.jpgPhoto_032608_002https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/18950949_10158799864350174_8857002675614150178_n.jpg18950949_10158799864350174_8857002675614150178_nThe Goode family on Concord Road also is joining in. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/18813640_10158799864290174_5500728613430194711_n.jpg18813640_10158799864290174_5500728613430194711_nCoach Dick Cooke's house on Concord Road is leading the way on banners. 2017-06-06T23:45:02+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/06/06/mooresville-delays-lake-davidson-rezoning-decision-until-july-10-mooresvilletribune-com/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/060517mooresvillemtg.jpg060517MooresvilleMtg2017-06-06T14:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/05/25/what-nascar-drivers-do-on-their-night-off-race-go-karts/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/052317-little-60071.jpg052317 Little 6007Drivers pull away from the start of the 15-lap professional drivers final. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/052317-little-6006.jpg052317 Little 6006Fans lined up on the fence to watch. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/052317-little-6004.jpg052317 Little 6004Corey LaJoie leads the field near the end of the Little 600 feature race. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/052317-little-60015.jpg052317 Little 60015There was plenty of spinning out on the wet track. Some heats took place in downpours. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/052317-little-60014.jpg052317 Little 60014Josh Williams, spotter for Ryan Blaney, won the Spotters Division race. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/052317-little-60012.jpg052317 Little 60012Pros are lined up for the final. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/052317-little-6009.jpg052317 Little 6009Corey LaJoie (left) and Joey Logano battled on the start of the final.https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/052317-little-6007.jpg052317 Little 6007Little 600 final. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/052317-little-60022.jpg052317 Little 60022Joe Logano (left), and Corey LaJoie (center) laughed as another driver spun out. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/052317-little-60020.jpg052317 Little 60020The "Future Stars" division featured kids. (David Boraks photo)2017-05-28T11:36:20+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/05/11/mooresville-planning-board-considers-big-development-on-lake-davidson/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/051117lakedavsiteplan.jpg051117LakeDavSitePlanhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/051117bridgesfarmrd.jpg051117BridgesFarmRd2017-05-11T23:45:13+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/05/06/road-trip-ford-model-t-coast-to-coast/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18157015_1891957017740595_6369498616537367629_n.jpg18157015_1891957017740595_6369498616537367629_n2017-05-06T21:38:29+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/04/27/davidson-alums-1m-gift-will-help-turn-old-mill-into-entrepreneurship-center/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/exterior-delburg-rendering_350px_1493252707085.jpgExterior-Delburg-Rendering_350px_14932527070852017-04-27T12:47:07+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/04/21/report-says-laws-have-helped-improve-regions-air/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/charlotte_skyline_via_david_boraks.jpgCharlotte_skyline_via_David_Boraks2017-04-21T10:17:15+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/04/19/mowing-lawns-in-white-suits-as-davidson-asbestos-cleanup-gets-underway-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/041917asbestos1.jpg041917Asbestos12017-04-19T11:57:36+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/04/04/st-albans-neighborhood-artists-exhibit-at-davidson-town-hall/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_5282.jpgIMG_5282By Betty Morganhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_5281.jpgIMG_5281Davidson Market by John Griffithhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_5280.jpgIMG_5280Free Spirit by Susan Andrehttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_5279.jpgIMG_5279Rainy City Night by Susan Andrehttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_5278.jpgIMG_5278The Shed by Sally Traskhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_5284.jpgIMG_5284"The Lemon Seller," by Roz Dever. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_5285.jpgIMG_5285"The Lemon Seller," by Roz Dever. 2017-04-04T12:00:22+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/02/20/curious-about-asbestos-and-health-nc-officials-offer-info-tuesday-in-davidson/2017-02-20T14:34:13+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/02/03/workers-finish-covering-asbestos-behind-old-mill-deq-says/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/011317asbestos2.jpg011317asbestos2The slope had been covered with trees and other vegetation. This photo was taken in early January. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/020317asbestosslope.jpg020317asbestosslopeWorkers cut down trees and shrubs then installed a plastic liner, soil and a fiber mat cover on this slope near the former Carolina Asbestos plant in Davidson. Last fall, environmental officials found asbestos running off from the hill. (David Boraks/ WFAE) 2017-02-03T18:14:35+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/01/27/its-the-year-of-the-rooster-%e6%96%b0%e5%b9%b4%e5%bf%ab%e6%a8%82/2017-01-27T13:02:53+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/01/25/work-begins-mon-on-asbestos-site-epa-cleanups-still-on-track-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/012517-asbestos-hill_0.jpg012517-asbestos-hill_0Green "filter socks" are designed to control runoff behind the old Carolina Asbestos plant in Davidson. The trees will be removed and the hill full of asbestos covered starting next week. (David Boraks/WFAE)2017-01-26T01:06:53+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2017/01/18/davidson-mill-redevelopment-unearths-asbestos-old-tensions-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/011317asbestos1.jpg011317asbestos12017-01-18T14:48:43+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/12/14/jeanne-miller-to-retire-as-davidson-police-chief/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/s636172967630606005chief_miller_uniform_small_optimized.jpgs636172967630606005chief_miller_uniform_small_optimized2016-12-14T14:04:50+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/10/19/after-years-of-planning-davidson-breaks-ground-friday-on-fire-station-no-2/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/101916-davidson-fire-no-2.jpg101916-davidson-fire-no-2Architect's drawing of the new station, which will serve the east side of town. (Town of Davidson)2016-10-19T19:47:51+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/09/26/after-protests-charlotte-takes-a-breather-with-a-panthers-game-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/092516gameday2.jpg092516gameday22016-09-26T13:47:50+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/09/24/business-owners-see-a-need-for-community-building-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/092316corbett_shaun.jpg092316corbett_shaunShaun Corbett and fellow business owners and nonprofit leaders talked to reporters Friday afternoon outside his barber shop, Da Lucky Spot, on North Tryon St. (David Boraks/WFAE)2016-09-24T16:51:24+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/09/23/keithscott-photos-from-street-protests-in-charlotte/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/092116-protests18.jpg092116-protests184:54pm: Protesters began to arrive at Trade & Tryon after work. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/092116-protests17.jpg092116-protests175:23pm: The early protest at Trade & Tryon. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/092116-protests16.jpg092116-protests165:27pm: Young protesters gathered outside Bank of America headquarters after work. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/092116-protests15.jpg092116-protests155:27pm: Courtney Stokes of Northwest School of the Arts recited a poem she wrote, celebrating black identity and challenging the majority population to take notice. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/092116-protests14.jpg092116-protests145:41pm: A peaceful protest by professionals and students began the evening, outside Bank of America headquarters. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/092116-protests13.jpg092116-protests136:09pm: Protesters marching toward police headquarters. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/092116-protests12.jpg092116-protests126:12pm: Protesters stood on a wall in front of police headquarters. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/092116-protests11.jpg092116-protests116:13pm: The peaceful protest marched to police headquarters on Trade Street for more chanting. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/092116-protests10.jpg092116-protests106:19pm: This woman sent a message with her hands. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/092116-protests9.jpg092116-protests96:21pm: I followed the early protesters down Trade Street to police headquarters. (David Boraks/WFAE)2016-09-24T16:45:29+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/08/26/at-davidson-town-hall-photos-by-heather-hanson/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/082616hanson3.jpg082616Hanson3Photo by Heather Hansonhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/082616hanson2.jpg082616Hanson2Photo by Heather Hansonhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/082616hanson1.jpg082616Hanson1Photo by Heather Hanson2016-08-27T20:24:36+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/07/15/cmpd-hears-fears-from-charlotte-residents-at-forum-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/071416aryana-chuck.jpg071416ARYANA-CHUCKAryana Crawford sits next to CMPD Capt. Chuck Henson at Wednesday's NAACP forum at Little Rock AME Zion Church. (David Boraks/WFAE) 2016-07-15T19:05:42+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/06/30/80-houses-planned-off-june-washam-rd/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/063016washammap.jpg063016WashamMapMap shows the location of the proposed Washam neighborhood, off June Washam Road. That's east of the intersection of NC 73 and Davidson Concord Road. 2016-06-30T17:26:12+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/06/23/anti-toll-bill-grinds-to-a-halt-in-senate-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/062216i-77construction.jpg062216I-77constructionWorkers 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)2016-06-29T15:45:16+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/06/29/what-it-takes-to-grow-a-vineyard-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/062716dover4.jpg062716Dover4Elizabeth Ann Dover in her vineyard. (David Boraks photo)2016-06-29T15:30:10+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/06/28/99-unit-antiquity-woods-proposed-off-south-street/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/062416antiquitywoodssite.jpg062416AntiquityWoodsSiteSite plan shows looping roads with an entrance on South Street, just north of the Antiquity covered bridge. (Cole Jenest & Stone/via Town of Cornelius)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/062416antiquityrendering.jpg062416AntiquityrenderingArtist's rendering of the proposed Antiquity Woods, off South Street. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/062816-antiquity-woods.jpg062816 Antiquity WoodsMap shows the location of the proposed Antiquity Woods (green border). 2016-06-29T12:29:26+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/06/20/photo-solstice-moon/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/062016solsticemoon.jpg062016SolsticeMoonLuna was spectacular this evening, wasn't she? A full moon on the first day of summer. (David Boraks photo)2016-06-21T02:40:42+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/06/06/will-senate-take-up-bill-to-cancel-i-77-tolls-and-what-about-those-suspended-projects/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/120816i77commute.jpg120816I77commute2016-06-06T13:07:22+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/06/06/photos-concert-on-the-green/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/060516sax.jpg060516Saxhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/060516concert2.jpg060516Concert2https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/060516concert3.jpg060516Concert3https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/060516concert-family.jpg060516Concert-familyhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/060516concert1.jpg060516Concert12016-06-06T11:21:24+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/06/03/house-approves-bill-to-kill-i-77-tolls-wfae/2016-06-03T10:38:05+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/05/30/music-tenor-guitarist-jim-smith/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/053016-jim-smith2.jpg053016 Jim Smith2https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/053016-jim-smith1.jpg053016 Jim Smith12016-05-31T13:18:28+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/05/27/nc-says-tesla-cant-sell-cars-at-charlotte-store-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/050516tesla2.jpg050516Tesla2Tesla'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) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-050516tesla1.jpgcropped-050516tesla1.jpgTesla'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)2016-05-27T18:40:28+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/05/18/trying-out-an-elf-a-solar-battery-assisted-bicycle-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/051716_minor_elf.jpg051716_minor_elfCharlene Minor of Davidson Parks & Rec in her ELF. (David Boraks/WFAE)2016-05-18T10:49:51+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/05/06/saturday-is-town-day-on-the-village-green/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/050314townday-ropebridge.jpg050314TownDay-ropebridgehttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/050314townday-pinewood.jpg050314TownDay-Pinewoodhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/050314townday-dancers595.jpg050314TownDay-dancers595https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/050314townday-dancers.jpg050314TownDay-dancers2016-05-06T11:57:16+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/05/06/with-model-3-on-the-way-tesla-faces-roadblock-from-other-dealers-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/050516tesla1.jpg050516Tesla1https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/050516munter_leilani.jpeg050516munter_leilaniEnvironmental activist and race car driver Leilani Munter of Cornelius says the DMV should grant Tesla a dealer license in Charlotte. (leilani.green photo)2016-05-06T11:28:02+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/04/28/mt-mitchell-was-just-the-start-for-nc-parks-now-100-years-old/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/042716mountmitchell6.jpg042716MountMitchell6The view from the lookout atop Mount Mitchell is 360 degrees. On a clear day, you can see the Charlotte skyline. (David Boraks/WFAE)2023-08-10T09:56:08+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/04/21/car-backs-up-and-into-restaurant-x/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/042116-restaurantx-scene2.jpg042116 RestaurantX-scene2https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/042116-restaurantx-scene.jpg042116 RestaurantX-scenehttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/042116restaurantx-car.jpg042116RestaurantX-car2016-04-21T19:14:15+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/04/20/write-produce-a-play-in-24-hours-chickspeare-can/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/chicksbeer.jpgChicksbeer2016-04-20T12:56:16+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/04/13/its-an-arts-weekend-in-davidson/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/042015danceoflife-susancampbell.jpg042015DanceofLife-SusanCampbell"Dance of Life" by Douwe Blumberg is among the town's public art sculptures. It's in the plaza next to Town Hall. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/041316-wynesart3_1.jpg041316 WynesArt3_1https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/041316-wynesart2.jpg041316 WynesArt22016-04-13T12:59:30+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/04/12/a-cultural-divide/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/041116all-gender-restroom-davidson-small.jpg041116All-Gender-Restroom-Davidson-SMALLhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/041116all-gender-restroom-davidson.jpg041116All-Gender-Restroom-DavidsonAll-gender restroom at Davidson College's Multicultural House. (David Boraks photo)2016-04-12T13:51:02+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/04/12/why-charlottes-whitewater-center-attracts-olympic-hopefuls-here-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040916trials8.jpg040916Trials8Dana Mann in the women's kayak. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040916trials6.jpg040916Trials6Casey Eichfeld (left) and Devin McEwan topped the men's double canoe. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040916trials5.jpg040916Trials5Fans watched a canoe race from above at the Olympic Trials at the whitewater center in Charlotte (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040916trials2.jpg040916Trials2Kayaker Michal Smolen made the Olympic team with his final run at this weekend's Olympic Trials at U.S. National Whitewater Center. (David Boraks/WFAE)2016-04-12T13:28:36+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/04/03/obituary-janet-mcfadden-49/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/mcfaddenjanet-db.jpgMcFADDEN,Janet-dbJanet McFadden 2016-04-10T12:56:01+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/04/03/photos-a-day-in-clt/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040216museumday13.jpg040216MuseumDay13Sky outside the Mint. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040216museumday12.jpg040216MuseumDay12A Buckminster Fuller dome. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040216museumday11.jpg040216MuseumDay11Two faces, Bechtler. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040216museumday10.jpg040216MuseumDay10Prints at the Bechtler. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040216museumday9.jpg040216MuseumDay9At Amelies. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040216museumday8.jpg040216MuseumDay8Between museums, we made a stop at Amelie's uptown, where they were making macarons. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040216museumday7.jpg040216MuseumDay7Tilly always takes a selfie before she shoots with your camera.https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040216museumday6.jpg040216MuseumDay6David. (Tilly Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040216museumday5.jpg040216MuseumDay5Tilly shot the fashion in the "Viva Moschino" show, which closed this weekend. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040216museumday4.jpg040216MuseumDay4The "Viva Moschino" show at The Bechtler had Moschino's logos - including a cow and question mark. 2016-04-03T22:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/04/01/driver-charged-in-death-of-dog-walker-janet-mcfadden/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/mcfaddenjanet.jpgMcFadden,JanetJanet McFadden2016-04-02T14:36:28+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/04/01/pedestrian-dog-killed-while-crossing-s-main-st/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/040116crosswalk.jpg040116CrosswalkThe accident happened in this crosswalk, between Flatiron Kitchen and Raeford's Barber Shop. (David Boraks photo)2016-04-01T18:35:51+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/03/20/foy-ingram-of-the-pines-dies-at-112/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/foy_ingram.jpegfoy_ingram2016-03-20T16:13:02+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/03/11/observers-saying-farewell-to-600-s-tryon-st-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/031016-obs-9.jpg031016 OBS 9Kids - know what this is? It's an old linotype machine, which operators used to set galleys of hot type before the 1970s. This old machine has been in the lobby at the Observer since it was retired. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/031016-obs-8.jpg031016 OBS 8And what about this? It's an old AP teletype - the way we used to receive wire copy. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_20160310_144727963.jpgIMG_20160310_144727963I stopped for a photo with Rolfe Neill, former publisher of The Observer. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_20160310_141953930.jpgIMG_20160310_141953930Current publisher Ann Caulkins spoke during Thursday's reception, in front of a wall of old photos. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_20160310_135345701_hdr.jpgIMG_20160310_135345701_HDRPolitical reporter Jim Morrill at his desk, which he has yet to pack. (David Boraks/photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/031116-obs7.jpg031116 OBS7The Charlotte Observer's South Tryon Street headquarters opened in 1971. It's been sold to a developer and probably will be torn down. This was my view for years on the walk in from the parking deck. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/031116-obs-6.jpg031116 OBS 6Dick Van Halsema (left), Ken Garfield (top) and former publisher Rolfe Neill were among the Observer alumni who reunited Thursday to say farewell to 600 S. Tryon St. (David Boraks/WFAE) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/031116-obs-4.jpg031116 OBS 4Former publisher Rolfe Neill addressed the crowd. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/031116-obs-1.jpg031116 OBS 1600 S. Tryon St., the Observer's home since 1971. The paper is moving down the street to the NASCAR Plaza building. (David Boraks photo)2016-03-11T17:06:36+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/03/10/how-union-county-uses-an-ice-pig-to-keep-water-pipes-clear-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/030316_sweeping_ice.jpg030316_sweeping_iceWorkers sweep the dirty slush into a storm drain. (David Boraks/WFAE)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/030316_ice_pigging_truck-utilserv.jpg030316_ice_pigging_truck-utilservA large truck with an onboard ice maker is used to create the "ice pig." (Utility Services Corp.) 2016-03-10T12:10:38+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/03/01/lake-norman-transportation-commissions-future-in-doubt-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/121407mayors.jpg121407MayorsAt a December 2007 press conference announcing a regional transportation task force, Mayor Jill Swain of Huntersville (left) talked to Mayor John Woods of Davidson (center) and Mayor Jeff Tarte of Cornelius. (David Boraks photo) 2016-03-01T14:02:35+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/02/28/dhc-souper-bowl-and-the-winners-are/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/022716souperbowl.jpg022716SouperBowlhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/022716souperlogo.jpg022716SouperLogohttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/022716souperbowlprogram.jpg022716SouperBowlProgram2016-02-29T01:08:10+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/02/26/latest-gerrymandering-dispute-motivates-non-partisan-movement-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/022616newdistricts.jpg022616newdistrictsNC lawmakers drew new Congressional District lines this month. 2016-02-26T16:06:17+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/02/16/lennar-proposes-306-homes-off-davidson-concord-rd/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021516westbranchland.jpg021516WestBranchlandMap shows the site of the proposed WestBranch project. Davidson-Concord Road runs top to bottom along the right side of the 170-acre parcel. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021516-west-branch4.jpg021516 West Branch4Residents looked at plans for WestBranch. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021516-west-branch2.jpg021516 West Branch2Drawings of proposed town houses. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021516-west-branch1.jpg021516 West Branch1Lennar showed drawings of what the WestBranch single-family homes might look like. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021516-west-branch3.jpg021516 West Branch3Senior Planner Chad Hall with the Town of Davidson listened to residents' comments about the proposed West Branch project Monday. (David Boraks photo)2016-02-16T15:01:50+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/02/14/final-blue-line-rail-bridge-going-up-change-on-the-way-wfae/2016-02-14T23:06:47+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/02/12/celebrate-year-of-the-monkey-sun-at-davidson-college/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021515-lunar-new-year4.jpg021515 Lunar New Year4https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021515-lunar-new-year2.jpg021515 Lunar New Year2https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021515-lunar-new-year3.jpg021515 Lunar New Year3https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021515-lunar-new-year1.jpg021515 Lunar New Year1Dancers performed at the 2015 Davidson College lunar new year festival. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021515-lunar-new-year7.jpg021515 Lunar New Year7Guests at last year's celebration wrapped dumplings. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021515-lunar-new-year-595.jpg021515-Lunar-New-Year-595https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021515-lunar-new-year6.jpg021515 Lunar New Year6https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021515-lunar-new-year5.jpg021515 Lunar New Year5https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021216lunarnewyearsq.jpg021216LunarNewYearSQhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021216lunarnewyear.jpg021216LunarNewYear2016-02-12T12:45:56+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/02/11/at-historical-society-ann-williams-discusses-julia-and-rose/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/williams-juliaandrose.jpgWilliams-JuliaAndRose2016-02-11T14:12:43+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/02/10/clean-power-plan-on-hold-but-environmentalists-optimistic-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/020916riverbend.jpg020916RiverbendDuke Energy has retired the coal-burning power plant at Riverbend, on Mountain Island Lake. (David Boraks photo)2016-02-11T02:09:19+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/02/10/coal-ash-is-moving-but-landfill-neighbors-fight-back-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/020816riverbendtrain.jpg020816RiverbendTrainA train enters the Riverbend Steam Station site to pick up coal ash. (David Boraks/WFAE)2016-02-11T02:08:07+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/02/08/for-fans-uptown-excitement-becomes-disappointment-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/020716fansatrira.jpg020716FansatRiRaFans showed concern as they watched the Panthers and Broncos at Ri-Ra on Tryon Street. (David Boraks/WFAE)2016-02-08T16:55:18+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/02/05/interview-with-bbc-leicester-on-the-panthers-and-foxes/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bbcleicester.jpgBBCLeicesterhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bbc.jpgBBC2016-02-05T16:38:54+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/02/03/sculptor-andy-dunnill-dies-created-bouquet-for-davidson/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bouquetfordavidson-andydunnill.jpgBouquetforDavidson-AndyDunnill"A Bouquet for Davidson" sits outside Davidson Post Office. (David Boraks photo) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/041609dunnill.jpg041609DunnillAndrew Dunnill installs "A Bouquet for Davidson" in 2009. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/020809dunnillandy.jpg020809Dunnill,AndyAndrew Dunnill2016-02-03T12:49:41+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/01/25/sports-reporter-again-covering-the-panthers-big-win-in-audio/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/012416panthers-fireworks.jpg012416Panthers-fireworksThere were fireworks after the game, and plenty on the field during Sunday night's NFC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium. (David Boraks/WFAE)2016-01-29T12:59:54+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/01/28/who-killed-sarah-long-reward-offered-as-police-seek-fresh-clues-in-2014-murder/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/101514oldmeetingway600.jpg101514OldMeetingWay600https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/longsarah.jpgLONG,SarahSarah Long2016-01-29T11:36:50+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/01/28/jury-sides-with-town-in-mans-lawsuit-over-2011-arrest/2016-01-29T02:40:45+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/01/27/barney-hall-remembered-as-voice-of-nascar-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hallbarney.jpgHALL,Barney.jpgBarney Hall (MRN.com)2016-01-27T21:18:52+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/01/22/snow-day-in-davidson/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20160122_073828007.jpgIMG_20160122_073828007https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20160122_073741388.jpgIMG_20160122_073741388https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20160122_074021132.jpgIMG_20160122_0740211322016-01-22T17:50:20+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/01/22/duke-expects-approval-this-year-for-new-nuclear-plant-in-sc-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/012116dukeleenuclearplant.jpg012116DukeLeeNuclearPlant2016-01-22T16:24:21+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/12/27/hagins/2016-01-12T22:43:44+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/01/06/at-town-hall-time-capsule/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/010615-timecapsule5.jpg010615 TimeCapsule5The 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)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/010615-timecapsule4.jpg010615 TimeCapsule4A Charlotte Observer sports page with Davidson basketball star Stephen Curry was among the items. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/010615-timecapsule3.jpg010615 TimeCapsule3A news article about "lethargic" young voters. (David Boraks photo) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/010615-timecapsule2.jpg010615 TimeCapsule2Items found in the time capsule (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/010615-timecapsule1.jpg010615 TimeCapsule1Students wrote letters to the future. (David Boraks photo)2016-01-06T13:09:06+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2016/01/03/i-77-tolls-become-a-political-issue-in-2016-races-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/122315i77traffic.jpg122315I77trafficMorning rush hour on I-77 southbound in Cornelius. (David Boraks/CorneliusNews.net)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/050115wideni77-protest-1.jpg050115WIDENI77-protest-1Anti-toll protesters held signs at Exit 28 in Cornelius in May 2015. (Lyndsay Kibiloski / CorneliusNews.net)2016-01-03T16:34:10+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/12/25/2008-russell-mase-a-story-for-christmas-by-david-boraks-soundcloud/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/maserussell-2008.jpgMASE,Russell-20082015-12-26T00:09:57+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/12/23/land-trusts-say-permanent-tax-incentives-will-spur-conservation-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1222ramahcreek.jpg1222RamahCreekLand in the Ramah Creek Conservation Area north of Charlotte has been preserved. (Catawba Lands Conservancy photo)2015-12-23T14:46:12+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/12/17/opponents-rally-against-mccrorys-clean-power-plan-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/121615climaterallyhearing2.jpg121615ClimateRallyHearing2Osama Islibi of the Islamic Society of North America spoke at the rally about how he is installing solar at his house and at his mosque. (David Boraks/WFAE) 2015-12-18T01:01:55+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/12/16/tremont-music-hall-and-charlottes-music-scene-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/121615tremontmusichall.jpg121615TremontMusicHallTremont Music Hall in Charlotte's South End hosts its final show Saturday, 12/19/15. 2015-12-16T15:31:11+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/12/14/corning-to-buy-power-from-new-duke-solar-farm-in-conetoe/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/121415dukesolar_elizcity.jpg121415DukeSolar_ElizCityEmployees Bilbo Garrison (440654) and Christopher James Taylor (443570) working on solar panels at Capital Partners Solar. Elizabeth City, NC. North Carolina.2016-02-02T12:20:34+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/12/02/nasa-expert-says-water-overuse-is-unsustainable-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/120115iraflatowjayfamiglietti-jpg.png120115IraFlatowJayFamiglietti.jpgNPR's Ira Flatow (left) and NASA water scientist Jay Famiglietti talked during Tuesday's discussion of "Our Water: An Uncertain Future." Famiglietti said red and yellow areas on the map are areas where water overuse is most critical. (David Boraks/WFAE)2015-12-03T02:29:50+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/11/30/homeless-jesus-statue-brings-out-best-and-worst-of-humanity-this-holiday-season-bipartisan-report/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/122914homelessjesus.jpg122914HomelessJesus2015-12-01T14:29:52+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/11/18/ncdot-could-sign-deal-in-july-for-next-toll-project-i-485-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/111815i-485tolls.jpg111815I-485TollsOne toll lane is planned in both directions, from I-77 to US 74. (SOURCE: NCDOT)2015-11-18T18:49:19+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/11/18/i-77-construction-begins-but-toll-debate-persists-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/i77tolllanesvideo.jpgI77TollLanesVideoImage from an NCDOT video explaining how the Express Lanes will work. 2015-11-18T13:13:33+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/11/14/mccrory-to-i-77-toll-critics-dont-turn-to-me-to-cancel-contract-wfae/2015-11-17T21:35:12+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/11/12/i-77-toll-lane-construction-starts-monday-company-says-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/i77trafficjam-2013file.jpgI77TrafficJam-2013fileMorning rush hour on I-77 southbound in Cornelius. (©2013 David Boraks)2015-11-16T19:22:05+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/11/05/media-frenzy-at-hough-high-over-instagram-pix/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/110515houghhigh.jpg110515HoughHighW.A. Hough High School in Cornelius. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/110515houghhighsq.jpg110515HoughHighSQHough High 2015-11-12T12:35:20+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/11/06/from-mooresville-to-huntersville-residential-construction-booms/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/110515davidsoneastsitework.jpg110515DavidsonEastSiteWorkClearing and other site work has begun at Davidson East off NC 73, where an initial phase will have 239 single family homes. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/110815construction-thelinden2.jpg110815Construction-TheLinden2The Linden, with 154 apartments, is going up on Jetton Street near the Harris Teeter in Davidson. (David Boraks photo) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/110815construction-thelinden.jpg110815Construction-TheLindenWork is continuing on The Linden, on Jetton Street in Davidson. It will have 164 apartments and 5,000 square feet of retail space. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/110815construction-vermillion2.jpg110815Construction-Vermillion2New homes in the Vermillion neighborhood in Huntersville. (David Boraks photo)2015-11-11T16:50:21+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/11/06/e2d-honored-as-most-innovative-in-us-digital-inclusion-awards/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/110515e2d-hough-2014.jpg110515E2D-Hough-2014At a session in January 2014, E2D volunteers handed out computers to students at W.A. Hough High School in Cornelius. (E2D photo) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/110515e2dnashville.jpg110515E2DNashvilleE2D President Pat Millen (left), Davidson Mayor John Woods and E2D board member Lisa Combs accepted the award at the National League of Cities meeting in Nashville Nov. 5. 2015-11-11T16:51:15+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/11/05/davidson-police-arrest-suspect-in-attempted-robberies/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/stewartgregory.jpgSTEWART,GregoryGregory Stewart2015-11-05T14:46:52+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/11/04/election-wrap-up-100-words-film-festival-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/100wordslogo.jpg100wordslogo2015-11-04T12:24:46+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/11/03/election-2015-davidson-board-re-elected-mayor-swain-unseated-in-huntersville/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/aneralla_swain.jpgAneralla_SwainJohn Aneralla and Jill Swainhttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ivoted.jpgIVOTED2015-11-04T12:08:20+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/11/03/math-educators-compare-notes-wfae/2015-11-03T17:02:52+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/29/a-personal-take-on-chinas-one-child-policy/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2006chinachild.jpg2006ChinaChildSuzhou, China, 2006 (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/072507onechild.jpg072507onechildMother, child and security guard, Shanghai, 2006 (David Boraks photo)2015-10-30T11:49:21+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/27/davidson-board-wants-more-feedback-on-catalyst-study/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/102715-kim-leamon.jpg102715 Kim LeamonKim Fleming and Leamon Brice talked with town commissioners Tuesday about possible redevelopment of the Town Hall site. (David Boraks photo) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/102715-davidson-catalyst-model.jpg102715 Davidson catalyst modelModel by the UNC School of Government's Development Finance Initiative shows what a redeveloped Town Hall site might look like. The model is on display at Town Hall. (David Boraks photo)2015-10-28T17:50:23+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/27/obama-playing-like-a-girl-means-youre-a-badass/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/102715obamawsoccer.jpg102715ObamaWSoccerPresident Obama hosted the US women's soccer team at the White House Tuesday. 2015-10-27T19:49:53+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/27/redeveloping-reclaiming-our-downtowns-wfae-charlotte-talks/2015-10-27T16:28:59+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/27/police-issue-photos-of-suspect-in-attempted-robbery-at-wells-fargo/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-26suspect1026attemptedbankrobbery.png2015-10-26Suspect1026AttemptedBankRobberySecurity camera photo shows suspect at the Wells Fargo in Davidson Oct. 26. (Davidson Police Department)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-26suspect1026walking.png2015-10-26Suspect1026WalkingSecurity camera photo shows suspect at the Wells Fargo in Davidson. (Davidson Police Department)2015-10-27T16:11:12+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/20/coal-ash-update-wfae-charlotte-talks/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/102115marshallsteamstation.jpg102115MarshallSteamStationCoal ash is stored around 14 Duke Energy plants in North Carolina, including the Marshall Steam Station on Lake Norman. (David Boraks photo) 2015-10-20T15:55:29+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/18/plugging-the-affordable-housing-gap-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/101815affordablehousingdavidson.jpeg101815AffordableHousingDavidsonAn affordable house in the Summers Walk neighborhood of Davidson. (Town of Davidson photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/south_end_new_construction.jpgsouth_end_new_construction2015-10-20T15:40:53+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/18/tom-cotters-2015-woody-party-audio-images/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/101715-tom-cotter-woody.jpg101715 Tom Cotter Woody.jpghttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/wpid-img_20151017_131611580_hdr.jpgwpid-img_20151017_131611580_hdr.jpgTom Cotter with his 1939 Ford Woody Wagon at the 2015 Woody Party. See a photo gallery below. (David Boraks photo)2015-10-18T18:06:09+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/15/davidson-debate-paradise-lost-or-opportunity-the-charlotte-observer/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/101815davidsontownhall-boraks.jpg101815DavidsonTownHall-BoraksA jogger passes Town Hall, which under one scenario, would be torn down to make way for apartments, offices and shops. But the idea is still far from a done deal - there's no developer or financing for it. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/101815rustyknox-boraks.jpg101815RustyKnox-BoraksDavidson real estate agent and musician Rusty Knox is leading opposition to the Town Hall redevelopment. He started a Facebook group called "Paradise Lost." (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/101815catalystsite2c.jpg101815CatalystSite2CA site plan shows a possible redevelopment of the Davidson Town Hall and 3.5 acres around it. (UNC School of Government Development Finance Initiative)2015-10-15T20:55:26+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/12/surviving-a-suicide-attempt-kevin-hines-story-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/kevinhines.jpgkevinhinesKevin Hines is the author of "Cracked, Not Broken," and a suicide survivor. 2015-10-12T14:51:22+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/08/craft-beer-is-flowing-in-lake-norman-the-charlotte-observer/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/101115-beercrawl11.jpg101115 BeerCrawl11Kenny Perrin leads "Beer School" on Monday, 10/5/15, at Old Town Public House in Cornelius. The night's topic was stouts and porters. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/101115-beercrawl9.jpg101115 BeerCrawl9Kelly Bayne poured samples of beer at Bayne Brewing in Cornelius. (David Boraks photo)2015-10-08T21:31:02+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/06/why-local-online-sites-died-a-post-mortem-with-a-possible-silver-lining-poynter/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/manphoto.jpgmanphoto2015-10-06T15:59:55+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/05/nascars-evolution-in-technology-and-business-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/100515diandradoug.jpg100515DiandraDougDiandra Leslie-Pelecky and Doug Rice are guests on this "Charlotte Talks" episode, looking at how NASCAR has changed. 2015-10-05T22:19:41+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/02/lion2015-saying-goodbye-to-your-business/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/100215panel.jpg100215PanelKelly Gilfillan ‏@Kelly_Gilfillan 6h6 hours ago Chicago, IL @nberke @davidboraks and @mikefourcher were brave today at #LION15 to talk about closing. That's Jan Schaffer of J-Lab moderating. (Kelly Gilfillan photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/100115liondinner.jpg100115LIONdinnerNight on the town with #LION15 compadres, at the Burger Bar Chicago, S. Michigan Ave. Cheers! (David Boraks photo)2015-10-05T17:07:45+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/01/lake-normans-underground-sound-the-charlotte-observer/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/100415heart2heart.jpg100415Heart2HeartJohn Alexander played two saxophones at Heart 2 Heart Bakery in Cornelius on Sept. 27 with his band, Big Octave. From left are drummer Chris Garges, Alexander, bassist Ron Brendle and guitarist Troy Conn. (David Boraks photo)2015-10-01T21:07:59+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/10/01/manager-of-davidson-farmers-market-to-step-down-the-charlotte-observer/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spearcourtney-2014.jpgSPEAR,Courtney-2014Courtney Spear (David Boraks photo)2015-10-01T20:42:53+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/09/27/at-250-centre-church-celebrates-its-history-charlotte-observer/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/092715-centre-church1.jpg092715 Centre Church1https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/092715-centre-church4.jpg092715 Centre Church4Members of Centre Church in Mount Mourne will dress in costumes Sept. 27, when they celebrate the church’s 250th anniversary. From left are Ian Robb, Russ Gavitt, Roseanne Mitchell, Joe Mitchell, Shirley Wagers, Chris Brotherton, Abby Brotherton, Lee Ann Jenkins and Nancy Gavitt. (David Boraks photo)2015-09-27T16:16:14+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/09/27/charlotte-talks-the-horowitz-piano-and-chad-lawson/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/horowitz_piano_performance.jpgHorowitz_Piano_performancePianist Chad Lawson, host Duncan McFadyen and guests from Steinway Piano Gallery Charlotte. (David Boraks/WFAE)2015-09-27T13:58:55+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/09/20/church-develops-community-for-seniors-the-charlotte-observer/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/092015broadwaydye-pointing800.jpg092015BroadwayDye-Pointing800The Rev. Mary John Dye, right, pointed out locations of new buildings on Mt. Zion's planned "senior campus." With her is Barbara Broadway, a member of the Mt. Zion committee overseeing the project. (©2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/092015-broadwaydye800.jpg092015 BroadwayDye800Barbara 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)2015-09-20T17:23:21+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/09/19/julius-rosenwald-and-the-rosenwald-schools-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/091815rosenwald_school_huntersville.jpg091815Rosenwald_School_HuntersvilleOnce the Caldwell Rosenwald School, this building on Sam Furr Road is now home to the Burgess Supply Company, a carpet store. (Tom Bullock/WFAE)2015-09-21T17:08:15+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/04/16/ken-norton-87-retires-again-but-says-this-time-its-for-good/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/041615norton-square.jpg041615Norton-squareCaption: Ken Norton gave one of his last haircuts Thursday at Raeford’s Barber Shop. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net) 2015-09-19T20:01:19+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/09/18/plane-crash-at-davidson-landing-not/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/091815ultralight.jpg091815ultralightAn ultralight aircraft something like this one reportedly was involved in Friday morning's incident. 2015-09-19T00:39:51+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/09/16/this-week-web-com-tournament-at-river-run/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/090114chiquita-putting.jpg090114Chiquita-PuttingPros and amateurs practiced putting during last year's tournament at River Run. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)2015-09-16T21:26:29+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/09/14/wfae-charlotte-talks-green-building-and-redevelopment/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hollandgill.jpgHOLLAND,GillGill Holland, green developer and filmmaker2015-09-14T17:08:04+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/09/12/ed-harris-paintings-at-town-hall-living-dying/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/091215edharris-artistic-eye.jpg091215EdHarris-artistic-eye"She Always Had an Artistic Eye" (2015 oil on canvas), inspired by an obituary from the New Orleans Times-Picayune. https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/091215edharris1.jpg091215EdHarrisAn exhibit of new oil paintings by Ed Harris, titled “Living & Dying,” is at Davidson Town Hall through Oct. 18, 2015. (©2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/091215edharrisexhibit.jpg091215EdHarrisExhibitEd Harris's exhibit explores themes of "Living & Dying."(©2015 David Boraks) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/091215edharris.jpg091215EdHarrisAn exhibit of new oil paintings by Ed Harris, titled "Living & Dying," is at Davidson Town Hall through Oct. 18, 2015. (©David Boraks) 2015-09-12T18:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/09/11/carolina-captured-photographic-workshops/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/101208-wildacres-trip11.jpg101208 Wildacres trip11Mountain vista from the Blue Ridge Parkway. (©2008 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/101208-wildacres-trip10.jpg101208 Wildacres trip10Blue Ridge Parkway roadside. (©2008 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/101208-wildacres-trip9.jpg101208 Wildacres trip9Afternoon sun from the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Alta Pass. (©2008 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/101208-wildacres-trip8.jpg101208 Wildacres trip8Moon over the mountains, at Wildacres. (©2008 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/101208-wildacres-trip7.jpg101208 Wildacres trip7The Orchard at Alta Pass (©2008 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/101208-wildacres-trip6.jpg101208 Wildacres trip6The Orchard at Alta Pass (©2008 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/101208-wildacres-trip5.jpg101208 Wildacres trip5The Orchard at Alta Pass (©2008 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/101208-wildacres-trip4.jpg101208 Wildacres trip4The Orchard at Alta Pass (©2008 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/101208-wildacres-trip3.jpg101208 Wildacres trip3Craggy Gardens, off Blue Ridge Parkway. (©2008 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/101208-wildacres-trip2.jpg101208 Wildacres trip2Craggy Gardens, off Blue Ridge Parkway. (©2008 David Boraks)2015-09-14T16:30:05+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/09/10/that-was-some-storm/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/091015treeoncarsindavidson-aprilfreidline.jpg091015TreeoncarsinDavidson-AprilFreidlineA 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)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/091015stormatcvs.jpg091015StormatCVSWe got stranded at the CVS at the height of the wind and lightning. Click to see a video. (David Boraks photo)2015-09-11T10:17:48+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/09/08/rainbow-over-alumni-stadium/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/090715mainstreet2.jpg090715MainStreet2Main Street Davidson NC. (©2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/090715mainstreet1.jpg090715MainStreet1Main Street Davidson NC. (©2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/090715rainbowoversoccer2.jpg090715RainbowoverSoccer2Panorama shot with my Droid Maxx capture the rainbow end to end. This was around 7:20pm 9/7/15 at Davidson College Alumni Soccer Stadium. (©2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/090715rainbowoversoccer1.jpg090715RainbowoverSoccer1In the midst of the double rainbow, Davidson College scored the first goal of hte match. The Wildcats went on to win 2-1. (©2015 David Boraks)2015-09-08T11:14:06+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/09/07/5-dead-from-weekend-shootings-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/wfae_logo200x114.jpgWFAE_logo200x1142015-09-07T19:28:13+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/09/03/downtown-davidson-becomes-restaurant-row-the-charlotte-observer/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/090615mestizodavidson2.jpg090615MestizoDavidson2Mestizo Contemporary Mexican is among the new restaurants in downtown Davidson. (©2015 David Boraks)2025-11-16T07:30:47+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/08/28/moon-over-davidson/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/082815-moon.jpg082815-MoonMoon over Davidson, 10:45pm, Aug. 28, 2015. (©2015 David Boraks)2015-08-29T12:09:10+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/08/28/sunrise-over-antiquity-cornelius/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/082815-corneliustracks.jpg082815-CorneliusTracksNorfolk Southern tracks, downtown Cornelius, NC (©2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/082815sunrise1.jpg082815SunriseNorfolk Southern tracks, downtown Cornelius, NC (©2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/082815sunrise.jpg082815SunriseGorgeous sunrise Friday morning at 6:53, looking east from the railroad tracks toward Antiquity Cornelius. (©2015 David Boraks)2015-08-28T12:32:39+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/08/27/after-40-years-on-lakefront-lake-norman-y-plans-improvements-the-charlotte-observer/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/082315lkn-ymca-aerial-800.jpg082315LKN-YMCA-Aerial-800The Lake Norman YMCA has been celebrating 40 years in its home on Lake Cornelius – on land that once was a swamp. (©2014 David Boraks)2015-08-27T11:57:25+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/08/26/on-charlotte-talks-coddling-of-the-american-mind-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/082615-atlanticcover.jpg082615 AtlanticCover2015-08-26T13:09:10+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/08/20/the-sweet-sound-of-relief/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/081915rainonsidewalk.jpg081915RainonSidewalk2015-08-20T21:56:31+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/08/18/back-to-school-update-on-charter-schools-in-north-carolina-wfae/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/clttalkslogo_lg.gifCltTalksLogo_LG2015-08-18T11:43:57+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/08/14/icymi-were-in-a-drought/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/081415jettonparklowwater.jpg081415JettonParklowwaterThe water level at Jetton Park on Lake Norman was about three feet below normal on Friday, 8/14/15. (David Boraks photo) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ctalkslogo.jpgCTalkslogohttps://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/081415droughtmap.png081415DroughtMapDrought map, Aug. 13, 2015 (NC Drought Management Advisory Council) 2015-08-17T00:24:36+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/08/14/new-fire-chief-has-deep-roots-in-davidson-the-charlotte-observer/2015-08-14T18:55:56+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/08/13/tbt-evening-shadows-10-years-apart/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150813_175041.jpgIMG_20150813_175041https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/091305-taipeishadows.jpg091305-TaipeiShadowsSept. 2005 in Taipei, Taiwan, walking home from school with my girls. Shot with a Palm Treo, an early smartphone. (David Boraks photo) https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/062915-saintmaloshadows-web.jpg062915-SaintMaloShadows-webJune 2015, strolling on the beach at sunset at Saint-Malo, France. Shot with a Droid Maxx smartphone. (David Boraks photo)2015-08-13T22:25:53+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/08/11/upper-crust-opens-town-board-votes-on-narrow-passage-concert-on-the-green/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/072815goodrumstreet.jpg072815GoodrumStreetGoodrum Street is currently dirt. The town will add curbs and gutters and pave the street over the next month. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/080415fitzgeraldbo.jpg080415FITZGERALD,BoFire chief Bo Fitzgerald. Here's the feature I wrote for The Charlotte Observer's Lake Norman section. (David Boraks photo)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/081115uppercrust.jpg081115UpperCrustThe Upper Crust Bar & Social Club is open above Millstone Bakehouse. (David Boraks photo)2015-08-12T00:33:39+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/08/11/capturing-amazing-moments/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/060708chesapeakelightning.jpg060708ChesapeakeLightningJune 2008 - Lightning across the Chesapeake Bay, from Eastpoint, at Onancock, Virginia. (David Boraks photo)2015-08-11T13:18:42+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/06/21/with-north-meck-diploma-in-hand-emmas-on-to-smith/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/061315-emma-graduation9.jpg061315 Emma Graduation9Sisters, 2. (© 2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/061315-emma-graduation8.jpg061315 Emma Graduation8Sisters, 1. (© 2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/061315-emma-graduation7.jpg061315 Emma Graduation7Family photo! (© 2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/061315-emma-graduation6.jpg061315 Emma Graduation6Emma collects her diploma from Principal Katie Sunseri. (© 2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/061315-emma-graduation5.jpg061315 Emma Graduation5Sharad Wertheimer gave the valedictory address. (© 2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/061315-emma-graduation4.jpg061315 Emma Graduation4The North Mecklenburg High School Class of 2015 graduated at Halton Arena on June 13, 2015. (© 2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/061315-emma-graduation31.jpg061315 Emma Graduation3A sea of graduates. (© 2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/061315-emma-graduation2.jpg061315 Emma Graduation2About 400 graduates filled the arena floor. (© 2015 David Boraks)https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/061315-emma-graduation1.jpg061315 Emma Graduation1Shelley and Tilly (© 2015 David Boraks)2015-06-21T17:45:37+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2015/06/21/farewell-thats-all-the-news-for-now/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/davidbugbeer.jpgDavidBugBeer2015-06-21T17:32:29+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.net/2006/04/30/eulogy-richard-edward-boraks-dec-11-1932-april-17-2006/https://davidboraks.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/boraksrichard1950s.jpgBORAKS,Richard1950s2015-06-21T15:51:10+00:00monthlyhttps://davidboraks.netdaily1.02026-03-06T18:27:57+00:00