Davidson News
Grant to fund Sloan House conditions assessment and building use study
Oct. 12. The town of Davidson was recently received a $15,000 grant by the State Historic Preservation Office for a conditions assessment and building use study for the Sloan House, 230 S. Main St. The completed study will be used to ascertain the current material health of the building, form recommendations for ongoing maintenance, and […]
Davidson schools to celebrate International Walk to School Day
Oct. 11. Davidson students, families and community members will join students from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day www.walkbiketoschool.org on Wednesday, Oct. 12. This event is organized with the North Carolina Safe Routes to School Program www.saferoutesinfo.org and seeks to raise awareness for pedestrian safety, environmental conservation, importance of physical activity […]
Candidate forum tonight
Oct. 6. Unity in Community, along with a number of local organizations, will hold three North Mecklenburg Community and Candidates Racial Equity Forums in October. Thursday, Oct. 6 | 6:30-8:30 pm Where: Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave, Cornelius In person or Zoom (Register here for tonight’s event) Candidates for: NC Senate District 41, NC […]
Davidson celebrates rescheduled National Night Out Thursday
Oct. 3. Davidson residents are invited to join the Davidson Police Department on its National Night Out celebration on Thursday, Oct. 6. The event was originally scheduled for Tuesday but postponed because of Ian. It will be held 5-7 pm Thursday at Roosevelt Wilson Park, 420 Griffith St. The event is free and open to the public. […]
Town of Davidson to open emergency operations center
Sept. 29. The Town of Davidson will activate the Emergency Operations Center 8 am Friday, Sept. 30, and remain operational as needed. The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for Mecklenburg County. For all non-emergencies such as a tree in the road, contact the center directly by phone at 704-940-9643. This will […]
Davidson tries to provide easier access for downtown parking
Sept. 27. Davidson is taking steps to provide easier access to parking options for shops and restaurants downtown. Parking management was an issue identified by the recent Downtown Small Area Plan process as needing improvement. Returning to pre-COVID enforcement levels and the proper use of designated 2-hour parking areas will ensure turnover of parked vehicles […]
National Coming Out Day postponed
Sept. 28. [UPDATED] LKN FAQ has postponed National Coming Out Day planned for Saturday on the Davidson Village Green due to Tropical Storm Ian. Lake Norman Families Allies Queers is an evolving community project dedicated to creating safe spaces for LGBTQIA. “We will celebrate those that are seeking to come out and those that have […]
Last chance to RSVP for Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center breakfast
Sept. 28. Today is the last day to RSVP for the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center’s annual fundraising breakfast next Friday Oct. 7. It’s held at the Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House, 218 Concord Road every year. It’s a sweet, community-based event. To RSVP, click here; to donate, click here. The school was founded in […]
How Davidson handles animal control differs from Cornelius
Sept. 26. Unlike Cornelius, Davidson does not have its own animal shelter. Instead, the Town of Davidson contracts with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Control for animal control services. The town budget line item for FY2022-2023 is $8,640 for those services, according to Amanda Preston, town communications director. “We evaluate each year to estimate the next year’s annual […]
Davidson home and property sales
These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds July 15-Aug. 15. 7/15/22 $259,000 Daniel Fisher Jr. to Nancy & Michael Smith Jr., 21245 Shearer Road 7/15/22 $625,000 Li Feng to Laurie & John Gray, 144 Parkview St. 7/18/22 $690,000 Cynthia & Matthew Stotts to Shannon Stafford & Theodore Tomter Jr., 11627 […]
