City Splash Pad Named After Founding Partner Charlie Dixon

By David Hood
Partnership Chair

The City of Hickory has a new water splash pad for children thanks to the efforts and funding by the City of Hickory, the Hickory Kiwanis Club and the Western Catawba County Kiwanis Club. The new splash pad was recently named the “Charles D. Dixon Memorial Splash Pad” at Kiwanis Park. At the recommendation of both Kiwanis Clubs and the Hickory Parks and Recreation Commission, the Hickory City Council voted to name the splash pad after Charles Dixon who was an active Kiwanian for over 50 years. He was often instrumental in helping the Kiwanis Clubs raise funds for various service projects in and around Hickory, including the Zahra Baker All Children’s Playground. The “Charles D. Dixon Memorial Splash Pad” officially opens May 1, 2018 and is located at 805 6th Street, Hickory NC.

Mr. Dixon was one of the founding partners of the Firm and practiced law for over 60 years. He passed away in 2016.

About the Author

David W. Hood, Partnership Chair of the Firm, is a trial attorney in a wide-ranging civil practice with over 200 jury trials to his credit. His concentrations include Business Disputes, Construction Law, Personal Injury and Collections. He is also a certified mediator, helping to settle cases pending in both state and federal court. He recently finished his term as President of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, the organization for lawyers representing business interests in civil litigation. Mr. Hood has spoken to lawyers and industry groups on such topics as evidence rules, contractor liens on real estate and contract funds, underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage, litigation ethics, and real estate claims.