@davidboraks

Independent reporter/producer, based in NC. Former @WFAE Charlotte climate reporter and host.

 Davidson, NC
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Joined December 2008
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We're asked to conserve water and the drought, but this leak at 301 Depot Street has only grown over the past two weeks. Time to repair it @CLTWater ?
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Saw workers out at the Linden Mill yesterday working on the water leak. This morning, the street is dry.
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Fireworks for this: Charlotte FC is ending the requirement that season ticket holders buy a "personal seat license," or PSL, before they can buy season tickets. PSLs have been a major complaint of current owners and a barrier to selling more. Charlotte FC was alone with PSLs.
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Charlotte Water💧@CLTWaterMay 1
Charlotte Water is moving to Drought Stage 2 with Mandatory Water Restrictions starting May 15. For full details and drought updates, visit charlottewater.org #CLTDrought #LessWaterCLT
Drought Stage 2 poster from Charlotte Water titled "Mandatory Conservation." It outlines restrictions for lawns and pools, including specified watering days and times. The poster suggests customers avoid washing vehicles at home, operating water features, and organizing car wash fundraisers. Customers are advised to reduce indoor and outdoor water use and fix leaks. A gauge graphic is shown at the bottom of the poster.

ALT Drought Stage 2 poster from Charlotte Water titled "Mandatory Conservation." It outlines restrictions for lawns and pools, including specified watering days and times. The poster suggests customers avoid washing vehicles at home, operating water features, and organizing car wash fundraisers. Customers are advised to reduce indoor and outdoor water use and fix leaks. A gauge graphic is shown at the bottom of the poster.

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Just posted on Davidson Historical Society website: A summary and podcast replay of our recent program on Lake Norman history. Thanks to Chuck McShane and Blodgett for lending their expertise, and to Bailey's Glen for hosting us. davidsonhistoricalsociety.or…
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A construction crew broke a water main on Concord Road in downtown Davidson earlier today. The road is closed at Lorimer Road near the Village Green, as of 2:45pm. No word on reopening. Davidson College warned staff to move parked cars because the road is bucking. @CLTWater
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The @TownofDavidson says the road could remain closed until Mo day.
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1-hour since our trans-Pacific flight from Taipei (UA 852) landed at SFO and we're still parked on the tarmac with no sign of heading to a gate. Our gate remains occupied. What a mess @united Many missed connections on this one.
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Friends: Our #DavidsonNC neighbor T Berry is in need. A tree recently fell on his house and he's also been ill. He's that guy you've seen around town selling walking sticks, to supplement his tiny income. Can you help? gofund.me/199cd949
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Our neighbor T Berry is grateful for the donations to the GoFundMe. We're close to finding him a new place to live. Here's my latest update. gofund.me/5d09276cb
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The @ajc has published its final print copy. A sad but expected milestone. I read about it online. ajc.com/business/2025/12/as-…

As the final AJC editions are printed, an era of local news ends

For 157 years, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and its parent publications have produced a printed newspaper. That ends today. The AJC will be all-digital tomorrow.

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Here's my longer report on Monday's NCDOT community meeting in Davidson on the Potts-Sloan-Beaty road project, including asbestos removal. davidboraks.net/2025/12/09/n… – at Davidson, NC
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Thanks so much for your generous contributions to our fundraiser for T Berry. As of Friday, we've raised about $4,900 on GoFundMe toward our goal. I've posted an update here. He's truly thankful. Can you help? gofundme.com/f/help-our-neig…
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On this week's @wdav "Piedmont Arts" podcast, I talk with @TheMintMuseum curator Jonathan Stuhlman about the exhibit "Southern/Modern," which has more than 100 paintings and works on paper by artists who worked in the South a century ago. Listen: wdav.org/programs/piedmont-a…
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Out today: My third story in @whqr's 3-part series "Rising Waters," examining the growing problem of high-tide flooding - sometimes called "sunny day flooding." It's worsening with sea level rise due to climate change. whqr.org/local/2024-08-28/ri…
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A theme of my recent @whqr series on climate change and the NC coast was rising sea levels. Jennifer Allen of @Coastal_Review reports on a new analysis for the NC Coastal Resources Commission showing the Atlantic could rise 1-1.4 ft by 2050. coastalreview.org/2024/10/sc…
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Avangrid sells NC's Kitty Hawk offshore wind lease to Dominion Energy for $160 million. Via @Reuters ) finance.yahoo.com/news/avang…
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Helene wrecked homes. Could updated building codes reduce risks from future storms? Listen to my report on NPR #climate npr.org/2024/10/17/nx-s1-514…

Could updated building codes reduce risks from future storms? Some experts say yes

Some of the damage from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina could have been lessened with updated building codes, some experts say.

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Investigation has been concluded and students are returning to normal activities. The regular dismissal schedule will remain. Additional communication will be posted when it is available. Wednesday, October 16 12:01 p.m.
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Threat at Davidson Elementary School alleging a bomb was placed at the school. - CMPD K-9 unit was dispatched to the school - A thorough search of the building is underway - Davidson Police Department has a command post set up. Wednesday, October 16 11:20 a.m.
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Duke Energy says warning sirens around McGuire Nuclear Station on Lake Norman will be tested for 3 minutes today, Oct. 9, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sirens may sound more than once to make sure they're working. Only a test - no action required. More info: duke-energy.com/Safety.../Nu…
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