Link copiedShareShare articleA man charged with murdering his wife allegedly fraudulently claimed life insurance over her death, which was initially considered an accidental drowning. Graeme Davidson, 55, and Jacqueline Davidson, 54, were kayaking on Lake Samsonvale near Forgan Cove, north of Brisbane, on November 27, 2020 when she reportedly fell into the water and drowned. Graeme Davidson, 55, has been charged with murder and fraud. (Supplied) Bystanders performed CPR but were unable to revive her. She died at the scene. Her death was initially considered an accidental drowning. However, further coronial investigations led detectives to declare it as suspicious. Moreton District Detective Acting Inspector Steve Windsor said a homicide investigation was launched "18 months to two years" after the incident. The investigation was launched under Operation Victor Harlow, and detectives gathered expert statements, including information from witnesses and about the conditions of the lake at the time of Ms Davidson's death. Mr Davidson was arrested yesterday during a visit to Brisbane from his current address in Thailand. Police will allege he was involved in his wife's drowning death. He has been charged with one count each of murder (domestic violence), fraud and attempted fraud. Acting Inspector Windsor said police would allege Mr Davidson made a fraudulent life insurance claim and attempted to make a second claim. The combined life insurance was in excess of $1 million, he said. If you need help immediately call emergency services on triple-0 Acting Inspector Windsor said it was a complex and lengthy investigation. "Incidents are not always what they initially seem, so I thank the detectives for their diligent work in this lengthy and arduous investigation," he said. He said Mr Davidson had been in Thailand for "some years" when the homicide investigation started, and police considered extradition but it was decided against.  The 55-year-old had returned to Queensland for family reasons when he was arrested, Acting Inspector Windsor said. Mr Davidson's case was mentioned in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning. He did not appear and the matter was adjourned until later this month. Police addressed the media after a man was charged with murder and fraud. Detective Acting Inspector Windsor says police deemed the matter to be suspicious after talking with witnesses and gaining further evidence "Police have consulted with a number of different experts from different fields," he says. He says the man charged was spoken to initially after the woman's death to provide a version to police as a witness. He says police will investigate matters seriously "no matter how long they take". If you need help immediately, call emergency services on triple-0. That is all from the police press conference. Copy link21h agoMon 5 May 2025 at 1:32amPolice allege man claimed life insurance policyThe man and woman were husband and wife and living together at the time, Detective Acting Inspector Windsor says. "Police will allege there was some form of breakdown in the relationship at the time," he says. He says police allege the man claimed a life insurance policy,  which form the basis of the fraud charges. He says the combined life insurance was in excess of $1 million. "They were quite extensive," he says. He says one of the charges relates to a claim that was made and another attempted claim. Copy link21h agoMon 5 May 2025 at 1:23amMan arrested after visiting Brisbane from ThailandThe man was arrested yesterday after visiting Brisbane from Thailand. Detective Acting Inspector Windsor says police considered extraditing the man but was not conducted. Detective Acting Inspector Windsor says he was arrested at a home and had returned to Queensland for family reasons. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Graeme Davidson lived in Thailand for a ‘number of years’ and was arrested and charged with murder fraud and attempted fraud while visiting Brisbane Years after his wife died while kayaking a man has been accused of murder and trying to claim more than $1m in life insurance Jacqueline Davidson, 54, drowned while kayaking with her husband at Lake Samsonvale, north of Brisbane She could not be revived when they returned to shore and died at the scene despite onlookers and emergency services performing CPR Her death was considered an accidental drowning Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email But police investigations for a report to the coroner uncovered further evidence and a homicide probe was launched “18 months to two years” after her death “Police are alleging the male person was involved in the drowning in the lake,” Det acting Insp Steve Windsor told reporters on Monday detectives gathered witness and expert statements including information about the lake’s conditions at the time of Jacqueline Davidson’s death The “complex and lengthy” probe led to Graeme Davidson being charged with murder fraud and attempted fraud after his arrest in Brisbane on Sunday “The cause of death was drowning but it was a case of talking to witnesses and gaining further evidence that the matter appeared suspicious,” Windsor said “Incidents are not always what they initially seem so I thank the detectives for their diligent work in this lengthy and arduous investigation.” Windsor said the married couple were living together but police would allege there was “some form of breakdown in the relationship” at the time of Jacqueline Davidson’s death He said police would allege Graeme Davidson made a life insurance claim and attempted to make another after his wife’s death confirming they related to the fraud charges Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks “The combined life insurance was in excess of $1m,” Windsor said He said Graeme Davidson had been living in Thailand for a “number of years” But Windsor said police chose “not to go down that path” and instead charged Graeme Davidson when he visited Brisbane for family reasons Graeme Davidson was refused police bail and his matter went before Brisbane magistrates court on Monday He did not appear in court and was remanded in custody after his matter was adjourned until 19 May – The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club is proud to announce the signing of goaltender Sergio Davidson to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement “We are excited about the progress Sergio has made this year and the numbers he posted,” President and General Manager Mike Johnston said of Davidson played for the Calgary Flames U18 and finished the year with a 2.52 goals-against-average and a .907 save percentage in 18 games played “Sergio is an athletic goaltender who has great quickness and speed in his game.” 165- pound netminder caught the eye of the Winterhawks’ coaching staff and he was added to the team’s protected list in February 2024 after leading his U17 Flames team to multiple tournament wins with a .934 save percentage Davidson appeared during the 2024 Neely Cup and made 60 saves over the three days “It has been a pleasure watching Sergio grow as a goalie and a person over the last couple of years,” Alberta Regional Scout Troy Tendeck said “This is just the next step in what could be a very exciting and rewarding career I don’t see that changing as he progresses onward He comes from a wonderful and supporting family and I’m sure that both Kevin and Angela are extremely proud I look forward to seeing Sergio at camp again this upcoming August.” Colin Jost has been credited as a writer on more than 300 SNL episodes and as an actor on more than 200 he hasn’t actually appeared in many traditional sketches and that’s the extent of his work in front of the camera The former head writer made a surprise cameo in a real sketch and I bet you can guess what it was about: a ferry boat This reference may go down as the most prominent ever Host Quinta Brunson and cast members Mikey Day and Chloe Fineman were leads in a sketch playing drivers involved in a confrontation They parked next to each other on a ferry boat and were not pleased they had to basically play charades to insult each other obviously provides the perfect setting for Jost to dunk on himself You can watch the full sketch below in which Jost shows up and tries to convince them to buy his ferry boat even claiming he’s Pete Davidson at one point… let’s talk about the larger sketch real quick Most of the time it’s the political sketches or the celebrity impressions that go mega-viral this is the heart of Saturday Night Live and really sketch comedy in general You throw some funny people into a random life situation and just let them push it as far as possible I had a smile on my face throughout this entire sketch and it seems like everyone involved in it was having a great time as they acted out really random and inappropriate things It’s been getting some traction on social media Jost is a great comedy writer and a skilled Weekend Update host He’s also proven time and time again that he’s willing to laugh at himself and be the butt of jokes in order to get laughs That’s a hallmark of so many great SNL comedians who have been willing to mine their personal lives and/ or put themselves in embarrassing situations in order to amuse the audience there’s a good chance he’ll go there a few more times this year too Mack Rawden is the Editor-In-Chief of CinemaBlend He first started working at the publication as a writer back in 2007 and has held various jobs at the site in the time since including Managing Editor He now splits his time between working on CinemaBlend’s user experience helping to plan the site’s editorial direction and writing passionate articles about niche entertainment topics he’s into He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in English (go Hoosiers!) and has been interviewed and quoted in a variety of publications including Digiday a great wrestling promo and cookies at Disney World Less enthusiastic about the pricing structure of cable you will then be prompted to enter your display name Baby’: Amid Shannon Sharpe’s Sexual Assault Lawsuit Mo’Nique Doesn’t Hold Back On Him For Not Following Advice She Gave Him Over A Year Ago I'm Loving All The Last Of Us Fans' Glowing Reactions To Ellie And Dina's Big Episode And I Think Isabela Merced Explained Their Relationship Perfectly Watch James Gunn’s Dog Go Crazy Watching Superman’s Krypto (Which Was Totally Based Off Him) The 'SNL' alum tells PEOPLE exclusively about the mindset he channels to cope and free himself from public perception Pete Davidson said he's spent more than $200,000 on removing just 30 percent of his tattoos—a feat that he believes will take 10 years and thousands of dollars to complete Pete Davidson is spending big time and big money on removing his tattoos The Saturday Night Live alum revealed he's so far dropped six-figures on lasering off his ink collection, which at one point boasted 200 different designs. "It’s a pretty uncomfortable amount of money to disclose," he told Variety in an interview published April 23 "I've already spent like $200K and I'm like 30 percent done And the 31-year-old is likely going to be spending more in the next decade But I still have to do my torso and back." "I have to plan it in between work because it’s a six-week healing process each time you get one removed That's 60 weeks of your life right there on just one tattoo to remove "I used to be a drug addict and I was a sad person, and I felt ugly and that I needed to be covered up," explained Pete, who sought treatment for mental health and addiction struggles in recent years "And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with tattoos I remember a sad person that was very unsure." For the Big Time Adolescence star, getting rid of his tattoos is his way of "starting fresh." I don't want the reminder of ‘Oh yeah that’s why you have SpongeBob smoking a joint on your back,'" Pete added For more celebs speaking out about their sobriety journeys In October 2018, the American Pie star announced he was one year sober in a celebratory and encouraging Instagram post “I first tried to get sober over 5 years ago when the weight of my obsession with booze and drugs became too heavy for me to handle,” he wrote at the time I’ve managed to put together one year of sobriety he reflected on his journey with addiction and the lengths he went to hide the his struggle “I’m going to therapy and ‘working on things’ but meanwhile I’m leaving therapy, having just had a good session, and I’m going to the liquor store and buying a fifth of vodka, drinking it and then driving home,” he said on a March 2024 episode of his wife Jenny Mollen's All the Fails podcast “I knew how to get wasted enough to where I took myself out of the life equation didn’t have to connect in a way that made me feel things.” To not get too drunk where I couldn’t have a conversation with you I was replacing those bottles in the bar all the time.” The two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champ has been open about her misuse of Adderall while battling injuries during her college soccer career “I was getting really heavily addicted to Adderall and misusing it,” she said on a 2025 episode of the Question Everything with Danielle Robay podcast I felt like I was gonna give myself a heart attack her college coach Anson Dorrance was there to support her really dark and I had to make some serious adjustments,” she explained I started reading this book called [Man’s Search] for Meaning and it's about suffering and reframing it and it changed my life.” The Valley star shared his decades-long battle with drugs in March 2025 after going to rehab "I am coming out that I'm an addict," Jax shared during the March 4 episode of Bravo's Hot Mic podcast "I’ve been dealing with this on and off since I was 23 and now I’m 45," he continued "There was times where I would stop doing it but then there were times where I’d go heavy on it.” "I don’t necessarily think I have an alcohol problem which is the longest I’ve ever gone in my life without either.” The Spider-Man: No Way Home star stopped drinking alcohol in 2022 after feeling "enslaved" to the drink "I was definitely addicted to alcohol not shying away from that at all," Holland recalled on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast "I think that anyone that has a beer everyday has probably got a little bit of a problem." "And then you would just reach that moment where you're like 'Wow I shouldn't have had that last beer,'" the actor continued "And you wake up the next day and you have a terrible headache." Holland noticed he "could sleep better" and "handle problems better." "Things that would go wrong on set that would normally set me off I could take in my stride," he shared "I had so much such better mental clarity The star of Hunt for Red October does not often speak to his sobriety journey "I don't discuss this a lot," he said during a May 2024 podcast appearance "I discuss it every now and then when it makes sense Speaking about his life after moving from New York City to Los Angeles in 1983 "I had a white-hot problem every day for two years I think I snorted a line of cocaine from here to Saturn Everybody was doing it all day long." he soon turned to alcohol—only to also quit that dependency "New York relaxes me," he shared of his home "I walk around and I see aspects of it that I've never seen before I'll look at a building and I'll go those doors.' I have lunches and coffee and my friends." The Princess Diaries alum shared in April 2024 that she is more than five years sober "That feels like a milestone to me." "I knew deep down it wasn't for me," she shared "And it just felt so extreme to have to say If you're allergic to something or have an anaphylactic reaction to something And she's happy she made that decision "My personal experience with it is that everything is better," she continued While accepting the 2018 Woman of the Year Award by the Peggy Albrecht Friendly House, a residential program for women recovering from substance and alcohol abuse, Moore spoke about the "self-destructive path" that nearly derailed her career "I feel like there's a defining moments in our lives that shape who we are and the direction we go and early in my career I was spiraling down a path of real self-destruction and no matter what successes I had I just never felt good enough," the star recalled "I had absolutely no value for myself and this self-destructive path it very quickly brought me to a real crisis point and it wasn't clear at the time the reason thanked two unnamed people she "barely knew" for delivering something of an ultimatum to her to turn her life around adding that she was given "a chance to redirect the course of my life before I destroyed everything." "Clearly they saw more of me than I saw of myself," Moore noted "And I'm so grateful because without that opportunity I wouldn't be standing here today." Cyrus shared in 2022 that she's been in recovery for her Xanax addiction since 2020 "It gave me so much structure in the time that I really needed structure because I didn't want to just be sitting around and stirring in my brain," she told Rolling Stone "Once I felt that it was possible to silence things out for a second and numb your pain She said her friends at the time "kind of cosigned" her drug use and "it just kind of becomes this dark pit Cyrus said she was noticing challenges and felt she wasn't emotionally present "I was completely nodding off and falling asleep," she recalled "And unable to keep my head up or keep my eyes open She eventually sought help and noted that "it took some time to get on my own two feet." The Parenthood alum was sober for 16 years before relapsing in 2020 by taking Vicodin after a motorcycle accident I don't really know…I'm on them all day," he said on his Armchair Expert podcast "And I'm allowed to be on them at some dosage because I have a prescription and then I'm also augmenting that." But my tolerance is going up so quickly that I'm now in a situation where I'm taking and I know that's an amount that's going to result in a pretty bad withdrawal and I'm starting to feel really lonely And I just have this enormous secret."  In 2018, the Halloween star got very candid about her 10-year addiction to opiates, which began in the late '80s after a minor plastic surgery "for my hereditary puffy eyes." The reslt was a prescription that changed her life. "I had a 10-year run, stealing, conniving," she told People When her sister visited her in the summer of 1998 and brought along prescribed painkillers for a rib injury, Curtis said she hit her rock bottom. "I knew she had them in her suitcase in our guest room closet," she told the publication When she was leaving I knew she would pack her suitcase and find her pills missing I knew I had to acknowledge to her what I had done and so I wrote her a note and left it on her suitcase and she put her arms around me and told me she loved me and she was concerned about me and she was unwilling to watch me kill myself." the same day she revealed her struggle to her filmmaker husband Christopher Guest "He was incredulous that he'd never noticed," Curtis said adding that she's been sober ever since who previously went to rehab for alcohol and drug addiction shared in 2021 that she was marking a big milestone in her journey "I'm just going to say something for the first time in a long time: I have not had a drink of alcohol in two and a half years," she said on CBS Mornings "And it was something that I realized just did not serve me in my life." When we reveal ourselves and our truths and the things we've worked so hard for it's so liberating and vulnerable all at the same time."  Barrymore later explained to the Los Angeles Times that she doesn't use the "sober" label because she doesn't want people to think she's "some perfect Puritan." I'll figure it out,'" she said in 2023 I just realized: ‘You've never mastered this The A Star Is Born actor struggled with a cocaine addiction during the early aughts before friend Will Arnett stepped in and confronted him out about his behavior "That was the first time I ever realized I had a problem with drugs and alcohol⁠," Cooper recalled during a 2022 appearance on the Smartless podcast "I'll just never forget it." Crediting Arnett as "the reason" he went sober "He took that risk of having a hard conversation with me that put me on a path of deciding to change my life." The Fight Club star spent years struggling with alcohol before Cooper helped him get sober "I got sober because of this guy," he told the audience at the 2020 National Board of Review Annual Awards after Cooper presented him with a trophy "And every day's been happier ever since." In September 2023, the Cruel Intentions alum shared on Instagram that this was "the longest I've gone since I was a teen without some kind of nicotine or marijuana in my system (among other things)." "Feeling thankful for the freedom that comes with breaking addictions and dependency on substance," he added and spiritual connectedness feels real good." After publicly celebrating six years of sobriety on tour in 2018, the singer stunned fans later that same year with the release of the confessional single "Sober," which revealed that she had relapsed I'm so sorry I'm not sober anymore / And Daddy please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor / To the ones who never left me / We've been down this road before I'm so sorry I'm not sober anymore," she sang A month later, Lovato was hospitalized for a near-fatal overdose "I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction," she wrote on Instagram two weeks later "What I've learned is that this illness is not something that disappears or fades with time It is something I must continue to overcome and have not done yet...I now need time to heal and focus on my sobriety and road to recovery The love you have all shown me will never be forgotten and I look forward to the day where I can say I came out on the other side In 2018, she recalled battling her addictions to sex and alcohol I definitely think I had a sex addiction of some kind that everything could be fixed by sex," she said before sharing about the time she realized she'd developed a troubling drinking problem "I remember reaching a rock bottom that time I was in the house by myself and I had those two bottles of wine and was going for the third bottle," she said You're in the this house by yourself going onto your third bottle of wine That's the thing about me: I can go cold turkey and I always have to watch myself and I can just get obsessed with things," she continued "It's not what you're doing but how you're with it It's the behavior that's attached to it because if you want to have a lot of sex That's what you've got to look at." The Backstreet Boys member tried drugs for the first time before filming the music video for 2000's "The Call," telling Good Morning America years later that he "was off the walls" during the shoot. He got sober in 2021 and saw numerous positive benefits just one year later including losing 32 pounds in seven months by cutting out alcohol and fast food "Drinking caused weight gain," he told Today in September 2022 "but it also weighed down my mental state." After the sudden death of Mac Miller, the rapper—born Shad Moss—took to Twitter to let his fans know that he'd once struggled with a cough syrup addiction "To the youth- Stop with these dumb ass drugs," he began his series of tweets When me and Omarion worked on FACE OFF album When yall saw me on BET going off on Torae i was high off lean My fans started to...Turn on me my family too The whole time i was on the UCP tour with Chris [Brown] I WAS SIPPING 4's atleast 7 times a day I was addicted until our show in Cincinnati. i came off stg and passed out woke up in the hospital i was having withdraws.""I never felt a pain like that ever," Bow Wow continued "It was summer but i was walking round with 3 hoodies on because i was so cold I missed the chicago show of that tour baltimore show BECAUSE I WAS F--KING HIGH AND SICK!!! that s--t is not cool and i was doing it to be cool We gotta save the youth from going out early I almost died f--king with syrup.""To this day im affected my stomach will...Never be the same and it hasnt been smarten up tighten up out here," he told his fans The young artist all the kids around the world. She told The Guardian "Nothing seemed to reach or satisfy me I remember waking up one morning in those dark days thinking because nothing else is working.'" The Parent Trap actor battled a cocaine addiction throughout the '80s that sent him to rehab in 1990 he grew up in the '60s and '70s when "there was a completely different attitude" towards the drug I was basically doing cocaine pretty much on a daily basis during the '80s," he admitted in 2018 many a night screaming at God to 'Please take this away from me and I'll never do it again cause I've only got an hour before I have to be at work.' Then at 4 o'clock in the afternoon I'd go 'Oh it's not so bad.'" "I had what I call a white light experience where I saw myself either dead or losing everything that meant anything to me," he continued He had to sit down then-fiancée Meg Ryan and explain what was going on "That was the end of the love affair with me and cocaine." After an incident in Newport Beach where the Olympic swimmer tried to kick in his own hotel room door, Lochte made the decision to seek treatment in 2018 "Ryan has been battling from alcohol addiction for many years and unfortunately it has become a destructive pattern for him," his rep told E "He has acknowledged that he needs professional assistance to overcome his problem and will be getting help immediately." "Ryan knows that conquering this disease now is a must for him to avoid making future poor decisions to be the best husband and father he can be and if he wants to achieve his goal to return to dominance in the pool in his 5th Olympics in Tokyo in 2020," the statement concluded Although the Parenthood alum knows that "one of the things that you're not supposed to do is get sober for somebody else," his relationship with now-wife Melanie Lynskey was a major reason that led him to swearing off alcohol "At a point, I knew how amazing she was and I thought she would be incredible for someone who deserved her," he explained during a March 2023 appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show "and I didn't feel like I was that person However, as Ritter noted to E! News, he now sees that sobriety is ultimately a personal choice "It was easier for me to say that I'm doing it for her because I didn't feel like I was sort of worth much," he recalled of the early days of their relationship "I didn't care as much about hurting myself as I did about hurting her 'I'm doing this for her.' And now "every hour and a half to two hours it'd be time to get two or three good pulls on the bottle And every three or four hours it's time for a pill or two."  "It wasn't like I was stumbling around all day," he admitted "I was fully functioning — I wrote more songs then than I do now he was hospitalized with pancreatitis and was told that if he didn't stop drinking "I still put it off and was trying to slow down on my own 'All right I'm only gonna let myself take two pills today I'm only gonna drink this much of my bottle and make a mark on the bottle,'" he recalled "And it would work a couple days—and then somebody throws a party." "I got to the point where I knew it was something I couldn't do on my own," Gilbert said "Pissed me off to no end and embarrassed me I'm a pretty strong-willed person but that was the one thing in my life that I couldn't get to stick." The best of the ESPN class of 2025 competed in multiple high-profile settings weekend tournaments and the McDonald's All-American game Etiwanda (CA) finished its quest for a threepeat and is the final No. 1 team in the SCNext Top 25 rankings; IMG Academy (FL) won the Chipotle Nationals; and after a lengthy decision process, Aaliyah Chavez committed to Oklahoma The seniors will graduate and the club circuit begins for the juniors and underclassmen including the U16 USA Basketball trials in May (the selected roster will compete in the FIBA U16 Women's AmeriCup in June) So, it's time for one final ranking of the 2025, 2026 and 2027 classes Here are the biggest movers across the board -- including a new No This was the closest No. 1 contest in the past five years. Sienna Betts, Aaliyah Chavez and Jasmine Davidson each had a legitimate claim though Chavez held the top spot all season She led Clackamas (OR) to the 6A OSAA championship game but fell short of winning the title What makes her stand out: Davidson is the most complete player in this class she is comfortable in the lead guard spot and taking over the scoring glides to the rim and elevates gracefully when attacking and is used to the pressures that come with the role Davidson is also a high-assist player who rebounds very well for a guard She has a high IQ when it comes to cutting and moving without the ball and finding post ups and easy slashing opportunities to score she is used to guarding opponents' best players -- including perimeter players Jazzy Davidson stuffed the stat sheet in Team USA's victory tonight! #NikeHoopSummit17 PTS6 REB6 AST3 STL3 BLK pic.twitter.com/rDBHVZlGpy She needs to shoot more consistently from beyond the arc (high 30% or above) and via her pull up jumper Sometimes she can find herself a little deep in the paint when she could have risen up for a 15-footer a few dribbles prior Davidson can also work on better creating contact for trips to the free throw line Betts, the sister of UCLA forward (and former No. 1 recruit in the class of 2022) Lauren Betts led her high school team to the 6A CHSAA State Championship for a third time She was also named the Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year What makes her stand out: Betts is the prototypical new age 5-player maneuver ball screens defensively in several different coverages and occasionally switch onto a perimeter player and defend without fouling broad and strong frame to change shots anywhere within 15 feet of the rim and carve out massive space for rebounding she is effective in the traditional back-to-the-basket post-up as well as in the face-up game Her mid-range game is more than respectable and she has started to trust the 3-ball a bit more regularly She is also a fundamentally fantastic passer and legitimate triple-double threat The competition and physicality for a big makes a huge jump in college -- especially a program like UCLA where your 6-7 All-American sister awaits every day in practice Habits like finishing high or against contact become paramount It is vital for Betts to limit her dribbles on post touches and trust her right hand more around the rim She must increase her motor and finish better in traffic and higher off the glass She will also need to learn how to fight boxouts and attack the offensive glass Improving the 3-pointer will be a huge asset for the Bruins Chavez spent the entire senior season in the top spot Her high school team won the UIL 5A Division 2 State Championship and she was named the Naismith Player of the Year and for a second time the Gatorade Player of the Year What makes her stand out: Chavez is the ultimate shot-maker and the best scorer in this class She has proven time and again that no matter the moment and finishes her prep career with some monumental scoring records she is a quality passing playmaker and knows how to create easy opportunities for others This has to be incorporated more into her game as she transitions to the next level Chavez had the ball a lot in her hands at the prep level but is unlikely to see the same frequency in college She will accordingly need to adjust to a different rhythm as she plays alongside She will also need to trust the flow of the game more and learn to use her gravity to manipulate defenses Chavez experiences lulls -- she was allowed to rest defensively during games because of the offensive load she carried with both her high school and EYBL teams She's moderate from an athletic standpoint This was evident during the McDonald's All-American event Skinner led her high school team to a third consecutive state championship she has improved her ability to create her own shot alongside becoming an excellent finisher She is also an underrated but fierce defender Duke is getting an elite point guard in the mold of Sue Bird Civil will fit perfectly in Kim Caldwell's Tennessee system with an understated quality as a distributor who can finish at the rim An improving jumper bodes well for her continued growth Eschmeyer has gained strength in her long 6-5 frame and jumped up 10 spots into the top-25 a high motor and can sprint the floor hard She projects as one of the traditional effective Stanford bigs but has recently developed a competitive edge It has allowed her to use her physicality around the rim for rebounds and post ups and finishing better She has an advanced handle and IQ for a wing/forward so she's well ahead of other players when it comes to the intangibles She currently has offers from a number of schools, including Stanford, Michigan State, South Carolina and UCLA A major physical presence from baseline to baseline Williams has taken huge steps in her development She can now sprint the floor and battle inside leveraging her long She can rise up and dunk and has great hands and feet As she learns to execute in different defensive scenarios she will be elite on that end of the floor She is a fantastic early commitment for Robyn Fralick and Michigan State Dunk after a W?? 🤷🏼‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/UK3lydq3fR Thiero has an extremely high ceiling and has begun adding advanced coordination to her natural prowess She is comfortable in the open court handling the ball and has an instinct to play off of two feet around the rim and in traffic What jumps out about Murray immediately is her constant motor She has a nice touch and face-up instinct out of the post areas with a knack for pursuing -- and securing -- boards View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sydney "Bean" Douglas (@sydney.bean13) Long's energy initially made up for a lack of experience But she's now added some major fundamental elements to her game: namely reliable 3-point shooting and better ball-handling wiry frame with a natural slashing ability She needs to now add strength and finish higher around the rim Mitchell took on great responsibility for her team's success this high school season She's always had a great frame but has now sharpened every aspect of her game knows how to operate in the post and has the IQ to facilitate A smooth operator with an old school wing/forward game, her recruitment includes offers from schools like Texas, LSU and Ole Miss plus many others Few freshmen had a more intense season than Griffin and Douglas did at Ontario Christian improving her handle and consistency on her jumper to go along with incredible strength and physicality on both ends Her recruitment includes offers from Oregon, Louisville, Maryland, Baylor, LSU, USC, Virginia Tech, SMU She increased her motor overall and learned to pursue rebounds outside of her area and play without fouling She showed she has touch from the outside and is starting to embrace the inevitable physicality she will need to play with her entire career Villa is a true elite post prospect with legitimate size and can utilize fundamental counter moves around the rim She has an instinct to keep the ball high on finishes and rebounds Her recruitment is heating up, and is expected to skyrocket this spring and summer. BYU has offered already We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time Over 600 colleges and universities — including Duke University, Wake Forest University and Davidson College — have signed a statement for “constructive engagement” amid conflict between the federal government and institutions of higher education. The statement was published by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) At a time when those in higher education are worried about funding for research projects student visa statuses and disappearing DEI initiatives many in the world of academia are asking: What can be done Davidson College President Doug Hicks says it starts with rebuilding the relationship between the public and college campuses as hostility continues to grow between the federal government and universities and colleges we sit down with Hicks to discuss what can be done — and what is already in the works GUEST:Doug Hicks Charlottesville, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Simon Davidson made a return appearance to Cville Right Now Live to spotlight one of the city’s enduring culinary staples: Oakhart Social Known for his work on The Charlottesville 29 Davidson is celebrating the latest edition of the annual list while paying tribute to Oakhart Social’s ability to thrive in a challenging industry “They’ve figured out a way to sustain success which is not easy at all in the restaurant industry,” Davidson said has defied the odds.adButlerLazyLoad("1370163553983501792",100,["688449","688449","688449"],"177030"); At the heart of that success story is Chef Todd Grieger who joined Oakhart Social around 2017–2018 and now leads the kitchen with relentless energy and creativity “He is as passionate and as enthusiastic about food as ever,” Davidson remarked expressing admiration for Grieger’s dedication even after decades in the business and wood-fired pizzas have kept regulars coming back while signature dishes like the shaved salad have earned iconic status in Charlottesville’s food scene Oakhart Social is a symbol of local resilience and creativity Davidson emphasized how Grieger has not only upheld the restaurant’s core identity but added to it “He’s doing such such great stuff,” Davidson said urging locals to experience the restaurant firsthand and discover what keeps Oakhart Social at the top of Charlottesville’s dining landscape adButlerLazyLoad("166722616751288184",100,["688449","688449","688449"],"177030"); Olivia Davis is a Content Contributor for Cville Right Now UVA Alert Monday morning from self-inflicted gunshot incident The Nelson County Sheriff and The AWARE Foundation of Virginia asking help finding a missing Nelson County teen Governor Youngkin took final actions to complete the legislative session for 2025 in the General Assembly City Council Monday night considers a grant program to assist low- and moderate-income people whose home ownership in the city may be in jeopardy due to financial stress associated with costs owning that home Virginia’s standing as one of the top states in the nation for patient safety in hospital settings has again been affirmed in the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade rankings Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again (WZTV) — A major entrance to one of East Nashville’s most popular parks remains closed after severe erosion damaged the roadway along the Cumberland River which leads into the eastern entrance of Shelby Park has been shut down since early April after heavy rainfall caused a slope failure near the embankment across from the Naval Building Metro Parks officials say nearly 6.3 inches of rain fell over a four-day span in April The resulting erosion made the area unsafe for drivers Engineers are currently working to stabilize the slope but the repairs are expected to take months Davidson Street is not anticipated to reopen until mid to late October those trying to access Shelby Park should follow the detour signs directing traffic via Naval Hill and Sevier Street Metro officials advise planning for extra travel time when heading into the park Stay with FOX 17 News for updates on the construction timeline passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday Bob was the son of the late Roy Melmouth Davidson and Berta Candace Roseman Davidson he was a lifelong member of First ARP Church where his faith and fellowship were a meaningful part of his life He enjoyed simple pleasures like playing horseshoes and Rook and he found great joy in the company of those he loved His loved ones will fondly remember his favorite phrase so it is,” a reflection of his cheerful and down-to-earth spirit Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joey Brewer and Erin Davidson; his second wife Robin Davidson Brewer (Tony); grandchildren and Lauren Davidson Raker (Bill); and great-grandchildren Frank Davidson (Sue); and a host of stepchildren The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Tina Phillips and Jean Redmond for their devoted care and support over the past few years A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. in the Bride Deaton Parlor at First ARP Church.  memorial contributions may be made to First ARP Church, 123 East Broad Street Troutman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Davidson family Michael Davidson is positioning his company's CETP inhibitor as the next breakthrough in cardiovascular medicine The body of data to support this position is growing a Norstella company Pharma Intelligence UK Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 13787459 whose registered Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC) announced its participation in the D.A Davidson 27th Annual Financial Institutions Conference taking place on May 6-7 The company's President and CEO Bonnie Lee will conduct one-on-one and small group meetings with investors during the event A presentation for institutional investors will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of Hanmi's website Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC) ha annunciato la sua partecipazione al D.A Davidson 27° Annual Financial Institutions Conference che si terrà dal 6 al 7 maggio 2025 a Scottsdale terranno incontri individuali e in piccoli gruppi con gli investitori durante l'evento Una presentazione per investitori istituzionali sarà disponibile nella sezione Investor Relations del sito web di Hanmi Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC) anunció su participación en la D.A Davidson 27th Annual Financial Institutions Conference que se llevará a cabo del 6 al 7 de mayo de 2025 en Scottsdale realizarán reuniones individuales y en pequeños grupos con inversores durante el evento Una presentación para inversores institucionales estará disponible en la sección de Relaciones con Inversores del sitio web de Hanmi 한미 파이낸셜 코퍼레이션 (NASDAQ: HAFC)은 2025년 5월 6일부터 7일까지 애리조나주 스코츠데일에서 개최되는 D.A 회사의 사장 겸 CEO인 보니 리와 CFO 론 산타로사는 행사 기간 동안 투자자들과 일대일 및 소규모 그룹 미팅을 진행할 예정입니다 기관 투자자를 위한 프레젠테이션은 한미의 웹사이트 내 투자자 관계 섹션에서 확인할 수 있습니다 Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ : HAFC) a annoncé sa participation à la D.A Davidson 27th Annual Financial Institutions Conference qui se tiendra les 6 et 7 mai 2025 à Scottsdale mèneront des réunions individuelles et en petits groupes avec des investisseurs lors de l'événement Une présentation destinée aux investisseurs institutionnels sera accessible dans la section Relations Investisseurs du site web de Hanmi Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC) gab seine Teilnahme an der D.A Davidson 27th Annual Financial Institutions Conference bekannt sowie CFO Ron Santarosa werden während der Veranstaltung Einzel- und Kleingruppengespräche mit Investoren führen Eine Präsentation für institutionelle Investoren wird im Investor-Relations-Bereich der Hanmi-Website verfügbar sein 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC the parent company of Hanmi Bank (the “Bank”) today announced its participation in the D.A Davidson 27th Annual Financial Institutions Conference on Tuesday will host one-on-one and small group meetings during the conference A copy of the presentation being used for meetings with institutional investors will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.hanmi.com Investor Contacts:Romolo (Ron) SantarosaSenior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer213-427-5636 Lisa FortunaInvestor RelationsFinancial Profiles Already have an account? Login Davidson County Register of Deeds Karen Johnson has recently graduated from the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) a prestigious training program designed to enhance leadership skills and deepen participants' understanding of Rotary's mission and service The RLI program offers Rotarians advanced education in areas such as communication equipping them with tools to serve more effectively in their clubs and communities The curriculum also emphasizes personal development and the role of strong leadership in community engagement and service Register Johnson was also recently honored as a Paul Harris Fellow a distinction that recognizes individuals who contribute significantly to The Rotary Foundation or who have contributions made in their name She was presented with a certificate and pin in recognition of this achievement The Paul Harris Fellow designation symbolizes a commitment to advancing Rotary's humanitarian and educational programs worldwide "It is an honor to be recognized in this way and to be part of a global network of leaders focused on service and community improvement," said Johnson Register Johnson's ongoing dedication to professional development and community service reflects her commitment to excellence in public office and civic leadership The Register of Deeds is a constitutional office established by the Tennessee General Assembly as the custodian of legal documents pertaining to real property The office is currently led by Karen Johnson who made history as the first woman and African American elected to the position This form should ONLY be used to provide feedback about the design functionality or content of the Nashville.gov website.  If you need to be contacted or require customer service or assistance from any Metro department, you must submit a hubNashville request Nashville.gov offers mobile apps for the App Store and Google Play © 2025 Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Davidson head coach Charlie Shipp in action against Alma Bryant during the first half of a girls prep basketball game Friday .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Ben Thomas | bthomas@al.comCharlie Shipp is not done coaching yet The longtime Davidson High girls basketball coach is taking over the program at St “I’m real excited about it,” Shipp said Monday Shipp announced near the end of the basketball season in February that he would likely not return as the Warriors’ head coach after 25 seasons He will officially retire from public school teaching later this month “It was just time for a change,” Shipp said I guess the wear and tear of getting up everyday and going to work just took a bit of a toll Luke’s texted him to see if he knew of any coaches who might be interested in leading the Wildcats’ girls program “I called them back and said that I would be,” he said Shipp won 610 games at Davidson and led his team to six final fours Luke’s team next Monday and set up a spring training schedule and a plan for summer workouts “The schedule for next season is already made out We will be playing a lot of smaller schools that I don’t know much about whereas I’ve been used to playing the McGills and Murphys of the world I’ll have to familiarize myself with some different schools in the area.” We will get a good plan ready and put it in place We fell short the last few years at Davidson.” Luke’s athletic director Meredith Donald said the school was “thrilled” to have Shipp leading the girls program “He brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to developing student athletes on and off the court,” she said “We are excited about the future of our program under his leadership.” Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices On May 5, 2025, DA Davidson analyst Matthew Summerville revised the price target for Cognex (CGNX, Financial) The analyst has lowered the price target from $35.00 to $32.00 USD Despite the reduction in price target, the rating for Cognex (CGNX, Financial) remains unchanged at Neutral This indicates that DA Davidson maintains a cautious stance on the stock suggesting it may perform in line with the market's average expectations Investors should note that the adjustments by DA Davidson reflect the analyst's current market outlook for Cognex (CGNX, Financial) The stock continues to be traded on the NASDAQ exchange where it is subject to market volatility and investor sentiment Based on the consensus recommendation from 23 brokerage firms, Cognex Corp's (CGNX, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.4 Visit The Arts Inspire at Davidson Diversity & Inclusion They’ve nearly completed the year’s hard work  From developing complicated cybersecurity programs to tutoring kindergartners to joining relief efforts after a faraway earthquake Davidson College students have left their imprint on the college — and the wider world achievements and ideals of a community rich with talent tenacity and a desire to make positive change Across many corners of campus and across every discipline we recognize hard work and creative energy We’re striving to build a community of trust a community that values the quest for truth and helps each other develop humane instincts disciplined and creative minds to lead lives of leadership and service perhaps more than in any moment in our lifetimes the gathering at the Duke Family Performance Hall serves as a celebratory respite in a welcoming sanctuary “But let us not forget that what we’re doing here is not escaping from the world that needs you so much,” he said “We are preparing you to go out and act thoughtfully and humanely It has everything to do — everything — with building a better society.” faculty and staff cheered on loudly by friends Convocation also recognizes new honor society members post-graduate international fellowship and scholarship recipients; and staff and faculty members who contribute to students’ success Tommy Peters Award Recipient Jayden Smith '25 Stimson Award Recipient Aleia Gisolfi-McCready ‘25 Brigid Regan McCarthy and Madeline Claire Dierauf celebrate receiving the Henry T take a breath,” Class President Oliver Poduschnick ’25 told those gathered or anxiety…today is looking back at everything we’ve accomplished about appreciating everyone who has helped us get here.” Convocation acknowledges the research character and determination of aspiring scientists They’re not just academically and career oriented innovate and seek solutions to some of the world’s most pressing and divisive problems Award citations showcase the growth experienced through a liberal arts education such as a student who went from “a shy introvert to an outspoken and committed advocate of the field.”  Or two students “who embody the essential qualities of outstanding physicians: wisdom This recognition celebrates your remarkable achievements in both academics and service while acknowledging your tremendous potential in the medical field.” Other students have founded startup businesses and programs including two in Africa that work to empower girls and women through education Already having such impact during their time at Davidson Hicks offered the college community’s hopes for the graduating class and others recognized at the ceremony: “We can’t wait to see what you do to make this a better world.” Spring 2025 Convocation Award Winners (704) 894-2000 Harley-Davidson reported its first quarter 2025 fiscal numbers, and as expected, the results weren’t great. Revenue and net income were down through the quarter, though embattled Chief Executive Officer Jochen Zeitz says the numbers weren’t as bad as what was expected The first quarter of 2025 generated $1.329 billion in revenue a 23% decline from the same period of 2024 dropping 43% to $133 million from the $235 million reported in Q1 last year Harley-Davidson reported retail sales of approximately 31,000 motorcycles in the quarter compared to about 39,400 in the same period last year North America remains Harley-Davidson’s primary market Motorcycle shipments were down 33% to 38,600 units from 57,700 bikes though that isn’t necessarily a bad thing as dealer inventory levels remain too high Worldwide inventory levels are at about 56,000 units which is 19% lower than the 69,000 units reported in the first quarter last year Reducing shipments will help cool some of the pressures dealers are experiencing with Harley-Davidson targeting a 10% decrease in inventory levels worldwide by the end of the year but Harley-Davidson’s first quarter presentation included some interesting details that go beyond the numbers LiveWire’s efforts to reduce costs are continuing as planned but sales remain dismal with just 33 units sold in the first quarter compared to 117 units last year LiveWire reported an operating loss of $20 million during Q1 2025 an improvement of a loss of $29 million despite the drop in sales LiveWire’s parent company is saying it’s running out of patience Zeitz admits that EV adoption has been much slower than originally anticipated due to the end of electric motorcycle tax credits and the slow expansion of charging infrastructure Zeitz says Harley-Davidson is “evaluating all options for its investment in LiveWire,” and will not be providing any additional investments beyond LiveWire’s current line of credit agreement Any additional funding will have to come from external capital LiveWire is currently working on a maxi-scooter with the help of Kymco, which we believe will be called the “Doki” it’s likely the Taiwanese company is doing a lot of the heavy lifting on the project with LiveWire mainly contributing the S2 Arrow powertrain Harley-Davidson has been making its big new model announcements early in the new year instead of its traditional fall launch was to announce the new models closer to the start of the North American spring riding season After getting feedback from customers and dealers Harley-Davidson has decided to reverse course and return to a fall launch schedule starting with the 2026 model year a fall launch helps to extend its sales season and perhaps help smooth the flow of inventory Zeitz again confirmed Harley-Davidson will be releasing new entry-level cruisers with lower price points for the 2026 model year Zeitz didn’t go into too much detail about what these bikes will look like though a footnote in a presentation slide on Harley-Davidson’s market share hints that the small cruisers will fall between 601cc and 1,200cc Harley-Davidson touted its market share in the “H-D U.S Large Cruiser” category of bikes 1,200cc and larger Harley-Davidson switched the slide to show “H-D U.S including models in both small 601-1,200cc models and large cruisers displacing 1,201cc and higher These new small cruisers will step into a void created by the discontinuation of the old air-cooled Sportsters and the failed liquid-cooled Street lineup Speaking on the company’s previous attempts at this market Zeitz says Harley-Davidson had been losing money on entry-level models for three decades we've never had an entry model that actually made money for Harley-Davidson,” says Zeitz “And we believe that we have an opportunity now based on how we're engineering these bikes to actually come out with a product that is competitive sound and feel very Harley-Davidson and profitable.” Zeitz confirmed the company will be introducing an “iconic classic” cruiser for next year but we should expect it to be part of the fall launch There have been several reports over the last few weeks that Harley-Davidson was planning to sell off its financial division Harley-Davidson’s Chief Financial Officer and President of Commercial and previous Senior Vice President of HDFS Jonathon Root addressed these rumors confirming the company is evaluating outside investment into the division Harley-Davidson won’t be seeking an outright sale of HDFS but rather a long-term strategic partnership to maximize the value of the financial services while reducing the parent company’s overall costs at funding it HDFS’ operating income grew 19% to $64 million from $54 million Harley-Davidson faces headwinds from new tariffs Harley-Davidson says tariff impacts have been fairly minimal for the first quarter but the impacts are expected to rise through the rest of the year Based on the tariff picture as of April 29 Harley-Davidson expects a year-end tariff impact of $130-170 million Harley-Davidson currently operates four manufacturing centers injection molding and painting are performed in Tomahawk and final assembly for North America in York Final motorcycle assembly of Revolution Max models and bikes destined for Asia accounting for 95% of Harley-Davidson’s U.S about 75% of Harley-Davidson parts are sourced from U.S.-based production facilities The first quarter presentation made little reference to Harley-Davidson’s current boardroom drama specifically the proxy battle with major investor H Partners The fate of Harley-Davidson’s board of directors will be decided at the annual shareholder meeting on May 14 with H Partners urging shareholders to withhold votes from Zeitz and long-time board members Sara Levinson and Thomas Lineberger A central point of contention in H Partners’ campaign is the ongoing search for Zeitz’s successor as CEO but failed to get majority board approval earlier this year That may change if the proxy battle swings in their favor Become a Motorcycle.com insider. Get the latest motorcycle news first by subscribing to our newsletter here Dennis has been a part of the Motorcycle.com team since 2008 has developed a firm grasp of industry trends A bloodhound when it comes to tracking information on new motorcycles if there's a new model on the horizon you'll probably hear about it from him first More by Dennis Chung Is that the result of the effort to reduce dealer inventory or does it represent a (sharp) drop in purchases by consumers I don't know at what point HD books the sale of a unit Is the revenue/unit sales drop unique to HD or representative of the broader motorcycle industry thanks as always for your investigation and analysis Really wanted one but the experience was awful mainly on the dealer side of things (more than one) Traditional Harley dealers could care less about selling them and it showed BIG in all facets Liverwire also makes lots of promises of simplicity on their website that don't hold up Landed on a Ducati and can't say I am disappointed Different animal in the end I get so not comparing the bikes Blaming charging infrastructure and tax credits for the failure is weak and pure corporate excuse That's not going to work but it's interesting to see how long they try On May 5, 2025, DA Davidson analyst Michael Shlisky announced an updated price target for Caterpillar (CAT, Financial) This adjustment reflects a 1.85% increase compared to the previous target Despite the raised price target, DA Davidson maintains a "Neutral" rating for Caterpillar (CAT, Financial) This update suggests a steady outlook for the company while acknowledging potential growth prospects The price target and rating were issued in USD, highlighting the analyst's perspective on the stock's performance in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) market context. Stakeholders can now consider this new information as part of their investment strategies concerning Caterpillar (CAT, Financial) Based on the consensus recommendation from 28 brokerage firms, Caterpillar Inc's (CAT, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.5 Natalie Russell ’25 (she/her) is a Communication Studies major from Durham she is involved with the College Crisis Initiative (C2i) and fail — all of which have helped me grow as a learner professors go beyond teaching; they mentor with a deep belief in each student’s potential It’s because of the people who call Davidson home that I’ve been able to try new things and grow into myself all with the confidence that I’m surrounded by those who are unconditionally rooting for me." As I begin to wrap up my four years at Davidson this feels like a long-overdue message of my adoration for you From my iced hibiscus berry tea in the heat of a North Carolina August to a piping hot mocha with whipped cream to make studying for finals feel cozy and encouraging many of my Davidson memories feature a Nummit drink in one (and sometimes both) of my hands Nothing gets me more excited than awaiting the seasonal menu features and few things can get me going for an early morning class like a large coffee and a pastry My study sessions would be impossible without you Weekly trivia hosted by Union Board sparks competition amongst teams and while we may all be friends at the end of the day I’ve made some temporary enemies in rounds about college basketball Friday afternoon concerts on your porch are the best way to end a week and seeing professors join students to listen to a local band is something I never expected from my college experience Thank you for creating space for community nights on Tuesdays and encouraging student organizations to bring people together — I have met new people and learned about corners of campus that I otherwise would still not be familiar with.  Thank you for giving me a cozy place to do my work When it’s too nice outside to be in the library your coffee shop environment is the best place to knock out an assignment or make some significant progress on a paper Having a freshly-baked pastry next to my computer as I apply to jobs certainly helps in the process There’s also nothing better than struggling on an assignment and seeing someone from class at the table next to you — I’ve collaborated and ideated here in ways provided by no other spaces Gathering with my friends around a light blue picnic table is one of the most poignant memories throughout my time at Davidson and I hope to one day have a table of the same color in my own backyard On these tables I have learned new card games spilt watercolors all over myself and laughed about it for days and won some intense rounds of Bananagrams I have danced on your porch to a student DJ swung on a hammock for hours while the sun set made quite the scene over an encroaching bumble bee and continued building friendships that will last a lifetime.  Starting my day with warm welcomes from student baristas and managers is something that I have taken for granted I miss the familiarity of someone knowing my order the second I walk in Thank you for smiles from people I don’t know and hugs from those I do and for a room full of cheering when I submitted the biggest assignment of my life and seen everyone under the sun within your walls Thank you for embodying our campus culture through warmth shares some of his favorite events hosted throughout the year by Davidson’s largest student programming organization from parties to off-campus excursions and trivia to student performances Sydney Schertz ’24 captures a day in the life of Nummit TO FILE YOUR ANNUAL REPORT YOU MUST FIRST CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT IN TNCaB. CLICK HERE TO CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT – Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently announced that Donelson Christian Academy and MNPS Early College High School have earned the prestigious Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award for registering 100 percent of their eligible students to vote “Achieving 100 percent voter registration clearly shows Donelson Christian’s and MNPS Early College High’s commitment to being committed citizens,” said Secretary Hargett and the Davidson County Election Commission for their continued partnership in increasing voter registration within their communities.”  Forty-two Tennessee schools earned the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award registering 100 percent of eligible students Eighteen schools earned the Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Level Award “We are excited to recognize Donelson Christian Academy and MNPS Early College High School as Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Award winners,” said Davidson County Administrator of Elections Jeff Roberts “By participating in the Anne Dallas Dudley Award program students at these winning schools have embraced their roles as the future leaders of our community and state The Anne Dallas Dudley Awards are open to all Tennessee public This award is named in honor of renowned Tennessee suffragist Anne Dallas Dudley who helped lead the successful effort to ratify the 19th Amendment to the U.S Tennessee became the 36th and final state needed to give women the right to vote Our mission is to exceed the expectations of our customers by operating at the highest levels of accuracy and accountability in a customer-centered environment Tre Hargett was elected by the Tennessee General Assembly to serve as Tennessee’s 37th secretary of state in 2009 and re-elected in 2013 Secretary Hargett is the chief executive officer of the Department of State with oversight of more than 300 employees He also serves on 16 boards and commissions on two of which he is the presiding member The services and oversight found in the Secretary of State's office reach every department and agency in state government Sophia Ludt '25 is a political science and sociology double major from Maryland she is involved with the Center for Political Engagement and the Smith Davidson Leadership Initiative I’m in the process of interviewing for several positions and weighing opportunities in community organizing My goal is to spend the next few years serving my community and developing professional skills before pursuing a legal career focused on civil rights and criminal justice reform I’m excited for life after Davidson and hope to remain here in North Carolina!" I dedicated more than 130 hours to registering educating and mobilizing student voters.  As president of the Center for Political Engagement (CPE) and field director of the Davidson chapter of the Young People’s Alliance I used every resource at my disposal to help students cast informed votes you could often find me at a voter registration table in the Alvarez College Union talking with students and handing out nonpartisan voter guides for local North Carolina races.  Through frequent tabling and partnerships with Patterson Court Council (PCC) organizations CPE registered 199 new voters and secured 304 pledge-to-vote signatures.  where I drove students in our voter shuttle – a golf cart decked out in red For eight days during Early Voting and on Election Day my CPE team transported student voters back and forth from our local polling station Davidson was reportedly #1 in student voter turnout by percentage among all NC colleges and universities during Early Voting I have learned that political engagement work requires us to build trust foster community and find shared values with our peers and I’ve seen that young people are ready to become the next generation of leaders and changemakers there are so many opportunities for students to get involved in partisan and nonpartisan political engagement – one just needs to take initiative and speak up for the things they believe in DA Davidson has lifted its price target for Datadog (DDOG, Financial) shares to $125 The firm highlights Datadog as its leading choice within the current trends in Observability software Datadog is expected to have a sustained growth forecast of 20%-25% over several years the company considers potential challenges from OpenAI as isolated incidents unlikely to impact long-term projections significantly Based on the consensus recommendation from 43 brokerage firms, Datadog Inc's (DDOG, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.0 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript DA Davidson has adjusted its price target for Cognex (CGNX, Financial) while maintaining a Neutral rating following the company's first-quarter performance This revision is primarily due to ongoing challenges in Cognex's Automotive segment and a more cautious outlook on the Semiconductor sector leading the firm to decrease its fiscal year 2025 earnings per share estimate by two cents to 86 cents Cognex's logistics division continues to perform well spurred by the growing demand in e-commerce and associated optimizations the company's Consumer Electronics segment is expected to experience modest growth For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript A graveside service and interment for 91-year-old Doris L Davidson of Washington will be held at noon Saturday The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m Saturday at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home (WZTV) — After FOX 17 News reporting and the work of a Davidson County Judge magistrates will soon have access to criminal records when setting bonds and conditions - keeping repeat offenders off the streets Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell included this priority in his budget It's a story we have been covering over and over again - magistrates not having access to all criminal records giving suspects with a criminal history a chance to get out of jail It's taken many voices to make this change happen It's been nine months since Daun Bauman's husband Stephen Sterling was accused of beating her up in Nashville Sterling was let out on a $5,000 bond without an ankle monitor despite having a previous felony conviction for especially aggravated stalking in Williamson County FOX 17 News first discovered back in September of last year the Davidson County magistrate who set the bond for Sterling couldn't make an informed decision because of a lack of access to out of county or state criminal records We also reported on another instance where access to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) could have made a difference Joshua Holly, who was accused of threatening mass violence Judge Jim Todd recognized this as a problem in a previous phone interview and promised he was working on getting it addressed We kept the pressure up and checked in to find out when the problem would be fixed Multiple people got involved to make sure magistrates have the information they need who spearheaded the movement; Metro Council's Vice Mayor; Metro Councilmember and Public Health and Safety Committee Chair Erin Evans; general sessions and trial court judges; administrators; the district attorney's office and the Family Safety Center the Director of the Office of Family Safety "It is wonderful that commissioners will now have the tools and resources they need to set bonds and bond conditions in a manner that can better secure victim safety." Mayor Freddie O'Connell has included $675,000 in the budget to hire administrative assistants for magistrates to look at all the records using NCIC I have been waiting and the day is here," she said but if it's voted in as is by the Metro Council the change of allowing magistrates access to NCIC will come to fruition Get reports like this and all the news of the day in Middle Tennessee delivered to your inbox each morning with the FOX 17 News Daily Newsletter. but that does not begin to tell the senior’s story Ames changes the game in ways that can’t be quantified in a scorebook “He’s making the saves that he should and some that he shouldn’t,” said Ames’ father hedging situation where someone is coming around the corner and he pops out He can come out and cut down their angle and make it difficult There are a lot of shots happening that aren’t going on the net .. Davidson senior defender Liam Pierce said he did not know of Ames’ conditions until Dave Ames told him before a Dispatch interview during the team’s April 23 practice “I’ve never seen something happen and know that was why He leaves it out there every single time.” Related story: Team manager Brenden Garrett inspires Olentangy Liberty hockey Vance Ames might have been destined to star in lacrosse given that his father played collegiately as a defender at Arizona and Bentley University and older brother Kaiden is a midfielder at Elmhurst College in suburban Chicago But the road was circuitous; Vance took the game up in second grade and played attacker until the effects of CP meant he could not keep up athletically or in terms of speed He shifted into goal and has been there ever since “My brain signals don’t work as well to my right side,” Vance said but it’s not nearly as bad as my right foot or right leg in general My right calf is a little smaller than my left “I have struggled with the shots on (the left) side because I’ve had to push off that (right) foot Just playing with confidence and knowing I can do my job is critical.” Related story: Detroit Tigers, college sports TV broadcaster Jason Benetti thrives with CP Region 3 selection and third-team all-state honoree a year ago further develop the muscles on his right side He takes four pills a day to combat Crohn’s During an April 22 game against Dublin Coffman Ames found himself running the ball almost to midfield during a clearing attempt his third of the season to go with three assists “(Coffman) covered everyone but me and I had to run over the midline,” Ames said Davidson (9-4) has won eight of 10 games after a 1-2 start and is ranked 11th statewide by LaxNumbers.com have been Region 3 runners-up each of the past three seasons but we can only get better from here,” Ames said “We’ve worked on me playing more aggressive cutting offensive players’ angles or being able to go out and get ground balls when the 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athletic director for basketball development Buntz is a former member of the global basketball sports marketing team at Under Armour and has been on the athletic fundraising team at Davidson since 2021.   said he wants Davidson’s scholar-athletes to be able to compete in the top ranks of college athletics in a landscape where those athletes are compensated for use of their name “The Davidson experience is top notch,” Curry said “My journey from when I got to Davidson in 2006 to now demonstrated that I had the opportunity to play basketball at the highest level an amazing network through the Davidson alumni and continue to wave the Davidson flag high character student athletes to have that same experience.”  who played soccer for three years at Davidson and has an ownership stake in the English football club Burnley FC said Davidson provided a formative experience for him and that he hopes his family’s gift will spark support across the college community.   There are very few places in higher education that can offer demanding academics with elite athletics in the way that Davidson can Davidson will always be a world-class academic institution and I am proud to be part of the solution that allows Davidson to remain a place where elite athletes can go to compete at the D1 level AND get a fabulous education to sustain a central part of its identity and culture said Davidson College President Doug Hicks ’90.  providing one of the best athletic programs in the country is an integral part of our identity as one of the nation’s best liberal arts colleges,” Hicks said “The Currys and Bermans have provided an extraordinary gift and they will give of their own time and expertise to ensure that we can continue providing an unparalleled educational experience — for our scholar-athletes and for our entire college community.”  Davidson College announced in February that it would opt in to the landmark settlement of a long-running lawsuit against the NCAA that seeks compensation for athletes for endorsements and media appearances would allow colleges and universities to compensate athletes for use of their name image and likeness — revenue that the athletes already can secure from corporate sponsors wrote in a message to the college community last month that the college enters the new sports environment while upholding its commitment to academics Davidson long has stood out in college sports for grade point averages and graduation rates among athletes that even edge ahead of the college’s overall figures.  Clunie said basketball remains Davidson’s flagship sport but the benefits of focusing on that game extend further.  “When our basketball programs are successful,” Clunie wrote “they provide much-needed revenue and exposure to support all our athletics programs and raise the overall visibility of the college.”  Clunie pledged that no other college programming — academic or student life — and no other sport would be cut to fund the revenue sharing for basketball He wrote that the college would raise additional money.  Curry’s and Berman’s announcement filled in the details for how Davidson will launch that effort Hicks and Clunie said their aim is to further build capacity for revenue sharing through additional fundraising said the Atlantic 10 is going to keep pace with being one of the top basketball-centric conferences in the country and Davidson wants to compete for championships every year Programs in the A10 are highly competitive on the court but equally competitive in how they have attacked the new landscape of college athletics and the demonstration of their love for our program and their trust in our leadership to allow us to work towards being just as competitive said the Curry-Berman gift is transformative.  “We enter this new world of college sports with the ability to compete for championships,” Fulks said “We are eager to build on this generosity in order for Davidson to continue to match up with the other teams in our conference Matt and other alums and supporters who have stood shoulder to shoulder with us.”  Curry’s and Berman’s involvement includes sharing their advice from years in the college and professional sports worlds and helping guide the teams in a collegiate athletic environment that has taken on facets of the pros.  “The goal for this is to invest in the next student athlete that’s coming into Davidson today,” Curry said “They don’t have to take cuts on what the market says they deserve to be part of the brand of what it means to be a Davidson scholar-athlete with integrity in your academic experience The commitment to a four-year graduation process provides countless opportunities professionally in sports or as a game changer in life And that leads into my role as an assistant GM with Matt Berman – our ability to be a resource and a sounding board for the program to develop personal relationships with each of them to help guide them every step of the way through their Davidson experience.”  and he has established his own for-profit companies include the Eat.Learn.Play Foundation in Oakland which provides access and opportunities for amateur golfers on and off the course a consumer finance company in which Matt and his sister have a lifelong connection from high school basketball on Long Island Matt Berman now manages the family’s businesses including an ownership stake in Burnley FC an English football club about 30 miles north of Manchester Erica Berman led the family’s bid to restart Charlotte’s WNBA team.  “This Curry-Berman gift weaves together Davidson’s rare strengths,” Hicks said “especially the power of community among alums and leaders to help move the college forward in an uncharted world of college athletics.” Wildcats go all in for Davidson College all year long we make it official and write it in hashtag form We also pie campus celebrities in the face.  The 12th annual #AllinforDavidson raised $1,226,128 from 2,936 donors The day was filled with philanthropy and fun across social media and at four regional and co-working events.  students and friends who chose to go all in with us yesterday,” said Morgan Bell Kee ’12 “Our team looks forward to this celebratory day each year – it gives us the opportunity to come together as a community and make a difference for our incredible students and programs It’s pretty amazing what can happen in just one day Thank you for making #AllinforDavidson a success!”  The original 2,000 donor goal was surpassed by 5 p.m. unlocking a $500,000 challenge from a group of anonymous donors with gifts pouring in from all 50 states and five countries The classes of 1990 and 2002 closed out the day on top of the participation leaderboard.  the Alvarez College Union was the place to go all in a cappella performances and free coffee were just some of the attractions A gift of any size to Davidson earned students a chance to pie a faculty or staff member in front of a crowd Students were also encouraged to catch a ride in a golf-cart-turned-cash-cab on the way to class while learning all about the campus-wide impact of philanthropy the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement hosted four in-person events in Charlotte Co-working days took place at the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and in New York City and evening socials were held in Charlotte and Washington Charlotte participants took to the courts at Rally Pickleball co-owned by Davidson alum Barrett Worthington ’09.  “Davidson’s giving day gets more exciting with each passing year,” said National Fund for Davidson Chairs Mark Cody ’01 and Rebecca Harris Cody ’01 “We are inspired by the enthusiasm from everyone on campus and the generosity of each and every donor across the country and around the world There’s always something special about knowing you’re supporting Davidson but doing it alongside so many other ’Cats We are grateful to be a part of this extraordinary community.”   the #AllinforDavidson one-day giving challenge has raised more than $13 million for the people and programs of Davidson College See you back here next April for our lucky 13th year Subscribe to our free Davidson Daily email we join journalists around the globe in honoring a shared commitment: to speak truth to power to amplify community voices and to protect the freedom to tell the stories that matter — even when it's hard It shows up in the way we dig into uncomfortable issues tell both sides of the story and stay at the table even when we’re criticized for it It shows up in how we keep going despite budget shortfalls a lack of advertising dollars and a barrage of online hostility — including an email that calls us “a bunch of monkeys.” nonprofits and local organizations regularly ask us to help share their most important updates — whether it's about housing but we do what we can because people trust us to get it right That trust has meant helping our community understand the growing fentanyl crisis and translating 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When Isabel Schmidt '25 joined the Skate Club at Davidson College it led her on an unexpected journey from beginner skater to competitive derby player Isabel Schmidt '25 (she/her) is an Environmental Studies major on the natural science track from Asheville After graduating from Davidson this spring she hopes to find environmental work in Charlotte.  and I felt so nervous to stray away from the few friends I had started making on campus.  a club teaching people how to roller skate I went back to my dorm that night and ordered the cheapest pair of roller skates I could find online and decided to go to the next event Skate Club held including me and a friend from my music theory class Gabby and I found ourselves going to every event they hosted excitedly learning every new skill the skaters were willing to teach us we decided to run for the Skate Club e-Board together agreed to be roommates in our sophomore year Savannah Vonesh started at Davidson when I was a sophomore Having played roller derby for years at home she decided to start the Death by Davidson roller derby team here knowing little to nothing about the sport except that it sounded extremely cool we were starting our first practices.  Gabby (Rinker Bell) and Savannah (Piranha) and grew so many more friendships with everyone who has come to our events and practices over the years And Savannah introduced me to playing derby more competitively with the Charlotte Roller Derby team and didn't feel very comfortable in athletic spaces But roller derby is a sport that prides itself on being inclusive in every way possible I'm so proud to have been a part of creating the roller derby team and working with the Skate Club during my years at Davidson and connections to building community in Charlotte and beyond Looking back to that nervous first year looking at posters in Union I never would have expected to be as passionate about derby as I am If there's one thing I can tell any first year at Davidson it's to go to that event that looks interesting It could change your whole college experience only appeared in a two-part Season 2 episode titled “Hollywood Swinging.” Two episodes Varnell is getting another shot in the spotlight On April 15, BET+ announced a new Martin spinoff centered on Davidson’s character The spinoff has gotten a straight-to-series order from BET+ Martin Lawrence is a co-creator of the series and will executive produce Today, May 1, marks the 28th anniversary of the Martin series finale, which aired on May 1, 1997, on Fox Here’s everything we know so far about the new Tommy Davidson Martin spinoff Though Varnell’s time on Martin was brief, the writers provided him with plenty of backstory. When Varnell first burst onto the scene, Martin was feeling insecure about his stagnant career. This crisis was only worsened by Varnell’s transformation from a deejay to an Arsenio Hall-esque talk-show host Varnell Hill will pick up the story as the once-thriving show struggles to maintain cultural relevance amid interference from executives and stakeholders The series will explore the behind-the-scenes drama while incorporating a fresh comedic tone Varnell Hill will be a BET+ exclusive series The original series aired on Fox from 1992-1997 A premiere date will be announced at a later time only one actor has been announced for the Varnell Hill and it’s the one that counts: Tommy Davidson now you don’t have to,” said Davidson in a press release when the series was announced “I’m excited and honored to be a part of such a creative project with the brilliant mind of Martin Lawrence Fans have requested it and now it’s coming to BET+!” Fans will have to wait and see which characters and actors join him but let’s be honest: Varnell is such a standout character that putting anyone next to him will make for great TV The last time Martin and Varnell were in the same room Martin tried to choke him out on his own late-night TV show Maybe they’ve patched things up in the decades since but it’s hard to imagine them wanting to be in the vicinity of one another Martin Lawrence is already on board as co-creator and executive producer so there’s a chance he could reprise his iconic role — though nothing has been confirmed and Rae Proctor will also serve as executive producers Sign Up Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox and more info about our products and services © 2025 CNBC LLC. All Rights Reserved. A Division of NBCUniversal Data also provided by a veteran leader in career guidance and executive search across the higher education and corporate worlds will join Davidson College as chief career officer and executive director of the Betty and B Frank Matthews II Center for Career Development.  Summers comes to Davidson after eight years at Lafayette College where he is associate vice president and leads the Gateway Career Center He restructured and expanded that office to focus on the center’s four-year career development program a valuable parallel to the Matthews Center’s emphasis on students engaging with career programs starting in their first semester on campus.  Summers begins at the Matthews Center on July 15.  “Davidson ensures that students get more than career advice,” Summers said “The college provides and continues to build out a learning-for-life program I’m excited to join a team that supports students from all directions: career planning and guidance employer connections and engagement and extraordinary help from alumni.”   Summers led employer relations for the college and School of Business at Wake Forest University He also spent eight years in executive search consulting beginning with a focus in the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries His career began in sales and as an account manager with eye health company Bausch & Lomb Mike is a proven leader who will help ensure that our graduates are prepared for jobs that did not exist when they enrolled or for continued education that opens up even more fields where they can make a difference He will help leverage the powerful mix of students’ exploration and self-reflection in the classroom their intensive experiences across internships and global projects and our extensive alumni network to build robust pathways for their leadership and service in the world Davidson’s Strategic Plan includes a four-year "Learning for Life" pathway that includes career coaches as part of an integrated advising model The aim is to assist students in developing intellectually All students will have access to at least one high-impact experience before graduation and emerging technologies to complement resources already available on campus or through alumni Summers will be the first career center leader to carry the chief career officer title at Davidson reflecting the college-wide role for career development and networking with employers in the Charlotte region and beyond The college partnered with the national search firm of Heidrick and Struggles to identify the inaugural holder of that title.  The Matthews Center provides career planning advising and workshops for professionalization and skill development and recruiting programs across a wide range of fields and graduate programs The Matthews Center’s career fairs have drawn a 200 percent increase in student attendance over the past three years