Davidson News
Transaction casts doubt on cost to cancel Cintra contract
The recently revealed purchase of a 39.9 percent share—for $25 million—of the I-77 widening project is casting doubt on Cintra/NCDOT’s estimates ranging from $100 million to $300 million. The math is pretty basic: If a 39.9 percent share of the contract is worth $25 million, then the fair market value would be $62.65 million. “Because […]
Banking on traffic: Billboard is talk of the town
April 6. An old-school billboard for a local bank is getting a lot of traction on the new virtual town square called Exit 28 Ridiculousness. The billboard for Cornelius-based Aquesta Bank is located on the northbound side of I-77 between Exits 23 and 25—where traffic comes to a virtual standstill most afternoons. And mornings. And evenings. […]
Dive into Big Day at the Lake with the Beach Bash April 14
The 12th year of Big Day at the Lake gets under way Thursday April 14 with the Beach Bash at Port City Club in Cornelius. Attendees are urged to wear beach garb as they enjoy food and drink specials, plus a DJ, all the while bidding on many items available during BDATL’s annual auction. The […]
Some Baby Boomers staying put, fixing their homes
By Erica Batten. With aging parents, visiting grandchildren, boomerang children, and second-act careers, many recent retirees choose remodeling projects that offer the best of both worlds: upgrades that allow them to stay in their old homes while increasing market value should they decide to sell. “The year 2015 closed with above-average price appreciation, increased new construction […]
Funeral arrangements incomplete for Cornelius resident
April 2. UPDATE. The Town of Davidson gathered to mourn a Cornelius resident who was struck and killed while crossing a street in the center of Davidson Friday. Janet McFadden, 49, was the owner of Davidson Pet Sitters. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. McFadden was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk walking […]
Janet Lynn McFadden, 49, killed in tragic Davidson accident
April 2. UPDATE. The Town of Davidson gathered to mourn a Cornelius resident who was struck and killed while crossing a street in the center of Davidson Friday. Janet McFadden, 49, was the owner of Davidson Pet Sitters. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. McFadden was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk walking […]
Janet Lynn Wisniewski McFadden, 49
If you live in Davidson, NC and have run into “the dog lady,” then you’ve met Janet Lynn Wisniewski McFadden, born October 12, 1966 in New London, CT. She passed away April 1, 2016 in Davidson, NC while enjoying another beautiful day doing what she loved. Janet was founder and owner of Davidson Pet Sitters, a business prominent in the […]
Cornelius resident killed while crossing street in Davidson
April 2. Davidson Mayor John Woods was on the scene after Janet McFadden, the well-known owner of Davidson Pet Sitters, was hit by a garbage truck just after noon yesterday. McFadden was walking two dogs near Flatiron Kitchen on Main Street. Police charged the driver, Jeffrey Wilburn, 38, with misdemeanor death by vehicle. Like others […]
Top economist at April 13 Newsmakers Breakfast
John Silvia, the chief economist at Wells Fargo, will be the featured guest at the Business Today Newsmakers Breakfast April 13 at The Peninsula Club. The well-known economist is frequently quoted by news organizations, not just around the country, but around the world. He has held his position since he joined Wachovia, a Wells Fargo predecessor, in […]
EarthTalk: Our Environment – Big game hunting
Question: How is it that big game hunting can actually be good for wildlife? ANSWER: When Minnesota dentist Walter Palmer killed Cecil, a much-loved wild 13-year-old black-maned lion, with his bow and arrow in July 2015 outside a protected section of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, animal advocates were outraged. The University of Oxford’s Wildlife Conservation […]
