David Boraks

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

[Charlotte Water💧 @CLTWater]

Charlotte Water is moving to Drought Stage 2 with Mandatory Water Restrictions starting May 15. For full details and drought updates, visit https://t.co/MA1WFALgw8
#CLTDrought #LessWaterCLT

[David Boraks @davidboraks]

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. https://t.co/TnrT0MOL7S

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@CLTWater The @TownofDavidson says the road could remain closed until Mo day.

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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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@tedreednc @united Delayed response - Many of us missed our connections on that fight.

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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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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. https://t.co/1qFfh732g2

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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? https://t.co/YfD9rm8a1K

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The @ajc has published its final print copy. A sad but expected milestone. I read about it online. https://t.co/Z2GrSnNPob

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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. https://t.co/PBjxpmcdO7

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@CLTWater There's a water line leak at N. Main and Railroad streets, next to 20104 N. Main St. Cornelius. It's been there a couple of weeks, bubbling up from the pavement.

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@CLTWater There's a water main break at 214 Watson Street in Davidson, behind Sadler Square shopping center. Tried calling 311, but endless hold.

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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?
https://t.co/DSbRmtKYsr

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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: https://t.co/RgNImMCsW0

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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. https://t.co/dAHcwgTHDC

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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. https://t.co/4wPwGZ03vt

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Avangrid sells NC's Kitty Hawk offshore wind lease to Dominion Energy for $160 million. Via @Reuters ) https://t.co/eKfb0Ju7Ix

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Helene wrecked homes. Could updated building codes reduce risks from future storms? Listen to my report on NPR #climate https://t.co/Lhz9GYCCFM

[Town of Davidson, NC @TownofDavidson]

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.

[Town of Davidson, NC @TownofDavidson]

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: https://t.co/IPGRbgvnR9