Davidson News
Everybody counts: Homeless census takes place in January
Nov. 22. In the early morning hours of Jan. 23, 2025 volunteers will span out across Charlotte-Mecklenburg streets, shelters, and encampments to identify individuals who are living without homes. Background The Point-in-Time Count, coordinated nationally by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is conducted each year across the United States to gather data […]
Santa himself will ride in North Meck parade
Nov. 22. Possibly because Santa himself will attend the North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7, the parade will go on, rain or shine. Literally hundreds of local floats will participate with thousands of spectators lining Main Street from Davidson College to Catawba Avenue. Cornelius Today has learned that Santa will be in the […]
Start Your Engines for AmeriCarna LIVE Nov. 30
Nov. 21. The 12th annual AmeriCarna LIVE car show, hosted by Ray Evernham, will be held Saturday, Nov. 30 at Trane Technologies North American headquarters in Davidson. Event registration is $30. VIP passes are available and include a car registration, access to the VIP area and a meet-and-greet with Evernham, a Cornelius resident. Spectator tickets […]
North Meck Holiday Parade is Dec. 7
Nov. 20. The 42nd Annual North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, starting at 1 pm in Davidson. The parade route follows Main Street from the Davidson College ending at the intersection of Main Street and Catawba Avenue in Cornelius. More information on this local tradition can be found on the event’s […]
Davidson Home Sales
Nov. 18. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 9/25/2024 $1,461,500 Copper Builders to Debra Lego, 1214 Portofino Pl. 9/30/2024 $3,050,000 Robin Eletto to Michael Rauchwarg as trustee of the James H. Richardson Jr. Irrevocable QTIP Trust, 14707 June Washam Rd. 9/30/2024 $475,000 Robin Eletto to Michael Rauchwarg as trustee […]
Davidson honors Frank Jordan for community service
Davidson selected Frank Jordan as the 2024 Jack Burney Award recipient. The award is named for G. Jackson Burney who served the town in many capacities, primarily in planning and communications. Since 2004, Davidson has honored Burney and those whose unselfish service benefits the community. Community members are invited to attend the G. Jackson Burney […]
Marcus will regroup after loss in insurance commissioner race
Nov. 7. Incumbent NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey defeated Davidson resident Natasha Marcus, a three-term North Carolina senator. Causey had 52 percent of the vote Tuesday to Marcus’ 48 percent, giving him a third four-year term. Marcus, a Democrat, thanked supporters who “believed in the vision we had for a North Carolina Department of Insurance […]
Community School of Davidson celebrates new playground with a ribbon cutting
Nov. 6. The Lower School at the Community School of Davidson celebrated their new playground with a ribbon-cutting. Leslie Tomko, head of Lower School and Craig Smith, executive director, slid down the slides followed by various administrators, staff and students.
Shopping center closes in Davidson, leaving tenants in the lurch
Nov. 4. By Donna Randazzo. Tenants in the Sadler Square shopping center in Davidson have closed their doors, some permanently, while others are moving to new locations. Tenants include Our Town Cinemas Cafe and Taphouse, The Egg at Davidson, BK Custom Cleaners, Davidson Nail Spa, International Kitchen and Bath and The Beach Tanning and Beauty […]
Davidson Police respond to complaint about severely injured deer
Oct. 14. Davidson Police euthanized a severely injured deer on Griffith Street last Thursday, resulting in a complaint from an eyewitness who said it was unnecessary. Davidson Police responded, saying the deer had broken hips and legs: “An investigation took place regarding the incident including review of the body-worn camera (BWC) footage, which captured a […]
