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'The Trial' film will debut next week in Davidson
"The Trial," a film based on Charlotte author Robert Whitlow's book of the same name, will debut exclusively at Our Town Cinemas in Davidson Sept. 10-16.Henderson County receives federal drug designation Henderson County is now a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, Sheriff Rick Davis said today.
High School Football Gameday Observer staff writer Langston Wertz Jr.'s analysis of today's games.
Health Department to distribute potassium iodide tablets in nuclear emergency zone The Iredell County Health Department and local volunteers will distribute potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Iredell County residents on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at no charge.
Feds give Henderson $300K to fight drugs The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has a new tool to fight drug trafficking after the federal government designated it as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, Sheriff Rick Davis said Thursday.
The Observer forum: Letters to the editor In response to "City and county operate differently; city isn't smarter" (Sept. 1 Forum):
2 more jurors needed in Montgomery trial Jury selection came closer to wrapping up Wednesday in the Demeatrius Montgomery trial, with prosecutors and defense attorneys agreeing on three more jurors.
Becoats looks to raise DPS’ level of excellence After a summer marred by budget hardships, the Durham Public Schools Board of Education is hoping Eric Becoats will be the leader who turns the city’s school system around. read more
2010-11 Davidson schedule released Trips to Puerto Rico and New York City, games against West Virginia, Vanderbilt and St. John’s, a home game against Charlotte and an appearance in the ESPNU BracketBusters highlight the 2010-11 Davidson men’s basketball schedule, the Wildcats announced Wednesday.
Davidson not scheduled to play 49ers in football Don't look for the Charlotte 49ers to play Mecklenburg County rival Davidson in the 49ers' first football season of 2013.