Davidson News
The late Tom Clark would be remembered with proposed redevelopment project in Davidson
June 13. By Dave Yochum. A proposal from the Thomas F. Clark Trust would preserve and expand upon historic buildings at 121-129 N. Main St. in Davidson. Prominent architect Chuck Travis, the former mayor of Cornelius and designer of some of the buildings in Birkdale Village, is the late Clark’s long-time architectural consultant. Clark, who […]
You can help stock the Ada Jenkins’ food pantry
June 9. Ada Jenkins’ Loaves & Fishes has reopened their food pantry to allow in-person shopping for its clients to make their own selections. All nonperishable food items are welcome, and other items such as shampoo and toilet paper. They have an ongoing need for dry cat and dog food in 3- to 5-pound bags. […]
Public invited to Juneteenth gathering in Davidson
June 8. The Ada Jenkins Center invites the community to celebrate its second annual Juneteenth gathering on June 18. Juneteenth, a holiday originating in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and now recognized in North Carolina and forty-three other states, celebrates the emancipation of African Americans. The free celebration and family fun day runs 11:30 am until […]
Sen. Marcus files 4 local bills
June 2. NC Sen. Natasha Marcus has filed four bills with local impact, including a request for $1 million to support Smithville revitalization plan. The other bills include strengthening environmental protections in the wake of the gasoline spill in Huntersville, studying ocular melanoma, and planning for affordable housing. Marcus is seeking $150,000 to hire environmental […]
Davidson Sustainability Committee seeks members
June 1. The Davidson Sustainability Committee is seeking a few new members to assist with the work of the committee. The Sustainability Committee was formed in 2020 and is a working group comprised of members from the Planning Board, the Livability Board, and the Affordable Housing and Equity Advisory Board. The committee is guided by […]
Audition next week for the Teen Summer Stock Series
May 31. The Teen Summer Stock Series is a two-week intensive production aimed at the advanced young adult performer. Actors will rehearse Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm with one weekend of performances. All actors ages 14-22 are invited to audition. Details at DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org or 704-892-7953. There is a production fee associated with Teen Summer Stock Series. […]
Davidson home and property sales
May 18. These property transactions in Davidson were recorded by the Register of Deeds March 29 – April 20. Davidson 3/29/22 $656,000 Rebecca Morgan & Ignacio DeLaPortilla to Scott & Lauren Villa, 428 Faulkner Way 3/30/22 $598,000 Standard Pacific of the Carolinas to Lei Jin & Dave Falardeau, 15721 Queens Trail Dr. 3/31/22 $500,000 Edward […]
Davidson awards grant to produce play
May 16. The Town of Davidson has partnered with the Davidson Community Players by awarding the group a $4,000 grant to produce “Prophesy to the Bones and other stories black folx whisper,” an original script written by local playwright Nichole M. Palmer based on the life experiences of local residents. In this work, the main […]
Public invited to Davidson Fire Department dedication
May 6. The Davidson Fire Department will host a dedication and “Push-In” ceremony for new Tower 1 on Saturday, May 7 from 11 am – noon at Fire Station 1. The public is invited. Tower 1 is the new fire department aerial apparatus that has replaced former Ladder 1. The department invites community members to […]
Join the Town of Davidson on Saturday for Town Day on the Green
May 2. The Town of Davidson’s annual Town Day celebration will be held on Saturday, May 7 on the town green. Residents are encouraged to walk or ride their bikes to the green because May is National Bike Month. There will be a “bike corral” near the Town of Davidson booth, and the town will […]
