Davidson News
Calling all book readers (listening is OK, too)
Feb. 8. For 2023, ReadDavidson is joining forces to support and enhance the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Community Read initiative. This partnership aims to encourage the Davidson community to read — or listen to — the book, talk about it, attend library programs and celebrate the love of reading. ReadDavidson is a town-wide initiative organized by […]
April is for Arts: Artist applications now available
Feb 7. The Town of Davidson is accepting applications for April is for Arts. Forms for the Gallery Crawl, scheduled for April 28, and for the Art on the Green festival, scheduled for April 29-30, are all available online. “April is for Arts is an opportunity to support Davidson artists who are our neighbors and […]
Davidson closes former town hall during renovations
Feb. 6. Beginning today, the former Town of Davidson Town Hall, located at 216 S. Main St., will be closed to the public. Phase 2 of the Public Facilities Project includes upfitting the Russell B. Knox Municipal Building for Public Safety. Town of Davidson offices including Planning, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation, Housing and Equity, […]
Davidson gets $3M in county ARPA funding
Jan. 30. The Town of Davidson announced the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners approved funding for two town projects with money allocated from the American Rescue Plan Act. Across the county, 75 projected were funded, The funding for Davidson is $1 million to support the revised Comprehensive Housing Affordability Program and $2 million to support […]
How do you spell p-e-r-i-p-h-e-r-a-l?
Jan. 27. After spelling the final word, “peripheral,” correctly, Dhruva Srivatsa took home the top prize at the CMS 2023 District Spelling Bee Jan. 26 at The Mint Museum Randolph. He attends Davidson K-8 School. Dhruva and runners-up, Grace Cai from Irwin Academic Center and Emerson McVey from South Academy of International Languages will compete […]
Davidson home sales
Jan. 25. These property transactions in Davidson were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds Nov. 21-Dec.15. Davidson 11/21/22 $700,000 Joseph & Julie Pepe to Abunda Life Church of Body, Mind and Spirit, 17030 Winged Thistle Ct. 11/22/22 $520,000 Ribbon Homes SPV II to Sheena & Philip Geiger Jr., 15415 Davidson East Dr. 11/23/22 […]
Davidson launches Civics 101 registration
Jan. 25. Civics 101 is a 10-week course with active discussion, facility and town tours, and the chance to get an inside look at how local government works in Davidson. The free class runs late February through mid-May. Register here. This session has been revamped to offer more content about the work the town is […]
Retirement reception for Davidson police chief
Jan. 20. The Town of Davidson invites the community to a reception honoring Police Chief Penny Dunn on Monday, Jan. 30, at Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House Dunn has served the town for over five years and has been in the field of law enforcement for over 37 years. The reception — 3-5 pm […]
Benefits, risks of potassium iodide in a nuclear emergency; where to find pills
Jan. 19. By TL Bernthal. Mecklenburg County sits between two Duke Energy nuclear power plants, McGuire and Catawba. Residents and businesses within 10 miles of either one should be prepared to protect themselves and evacuate or shelter-in-place should a nuclear release occur. A silent siren test Thursday, Jan. 19, for McGuire Nuclear Station was inadvertently audible […]
Archery range being built at Fisher Farm
Jan. 18. Mecklenburg County is building an archery range a Fisher Farm in Davidson. Fisher Farm is a 200 acres of land protected by environmental easements. The archery range will add to the passive recreation options allowed within the easement, while not disturbing the soil or causing erosion. Details on schedule, classes, rules and regulations […]
