Signal Light

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

W.R. McDonald Hotel c. 1912

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 This historic house was built as a hotel in 1912 by W.R. McDonald, one of Waxhaw's pioneer settlers.  It has served as a private single family residence after the hotel closed in 1946.

The Leaders

First Place

Second Place

Colin Fifth Place

Colin did pretty well, placing 5th overall and setting a new personal best time for this 3K course.  Go Colin!!!

 

Cross Country Meet

Waxhaw, NC  2026

My grandson, Colin is quite the runner and regularly competes with his Middle School Cross country team.  This is just before the start of the race.

They're off!!

Colin is seen here amongst the leaders as they reached the bottom of the hill.   He's right in the center of the picture.

Sign of the Times

Waxhaw, NC  2026

This picture was taken on August 27.  Today gas is hovering around $4/gal. 

 

Another House Portrait

Waxhaw, NC  2026

This newer house is located right next to the house featured in yesterday's post.  While not an historic house, it does look like it belongs in this historic neighborhood.

Modern House

Waxhaw, NC  2026

This house seemed a little out of place in a neighborhood of historic homes.  I'm not sure how one would classify this architecture.