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Juneteenth observation Saturday at Ada Jenkins

June 18. Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox will speak at the Juneteenth observation Saturday at the Ada Jenkins Center. The nationwide holiday celebrating the emancipation of African-Americans originated in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and has spread nationwide since then. The event, which runs from 11 am to 2 pm, includes music and entertainment as well as […]

Pedestrian fatality in Davidson

June 17. Davidson Police say a 64-year-old woman died as a result of injuries she suffered when struck by a vehicle on Main Street. The incident, which occurred around 1 pm, is being investigated by the Davidson Police Department and NC State Highway Patrol. Five years ago a Cornelius resident was also struck and killed […]

The things police do

June 16. Davidson Police officers will read “Officer Buckle and Gloria” by Peggy Rathmann during Summertime Storytime on Tuesday, June 22 on the steps of the Davidson Public Library. There will be two sessions, one at 1:30 pm and another at 5:30. Bring a blanket! More info: DPDCommunityEngagement@townofdavidson.org. “Community engagement is a priority for the […]

The Charlotte Symphony plays at Bailey Road Park June 22, followed by fireworks.

Get a bang out of local Independence Day observations

June 14. Independence Day observations are back after the COVID hiatus. While there are no fireworks in Davidson, residents are invited to celebrate with a patriotic stroll up South Street to the Town Green. There will also be a concert on the green starting at 6 pm. Likewise, no town-sponsored fireworks in Huntersville July 4, […]

SkynFolks

Fun things to do on Saturday

June 11. There’s fun to be had Saturday night in Lake Norman, whether you stay in tune as the Davidson mayor plays at the Second Saturday Concerts @ The Square or your tastes runs to comedy or a  Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute or some Dad pampering. Beerly Funny Comedy Night Andy Forrester at New Victory Lanes. […]

Juneteenth to be celebrated in Davidson

The community is invited to celebrate Juneteenth at the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson on June 19. 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 from 11 am to 2 pm, located at the Ada […]

Davidson Town Clerk Betsy Shores earns NC Certification

June 9. Elizabeth “Betsy” Shores, Davidson town clerk, was awarded the prestigious designation of “North Carolina Certified Municipal Clerk” by the NC Association of Municipal Clerks, along with the School of Government of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in recognition of achieving its high educational, experience and service requirements. The Cornelius resident […]

GO Davidson: Town scores AAA rating

May 28. S&P Global Ratings has given the Town of Davidson its AAA long-term rating for their series 2021 general obligation (GO) public improvement bonds, which means a lower interest rate to finance the voter-approved projects. Davidson is the smallest town in North Carolina to earn the highest rating that the town could achieve. S&P […]

Town of Davidson offices will close, but waste pick-up is on for Memorial Day

May 26. The Town of Davidson offices will close Monday, May 31, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will re-open Tuesday, June 1. Waste Pro Services will operate on a regular pick-up schedule for both garbage and recycling collection. In Cornelius, WastePro will operate on a one-day delay next week.

Davidson seeks public comments on Kincaid Trail  Extension

The Town of Davidson proposes to construct a segment of the planned Kincaid Trail Extension from the Cornelius town limit, north to Vernon Drive along the South Prong West Branch Rocky River. This segment is part of the Kincaid Trail which will connect the existing South Prong Rocky River Greenway to Main Street. The trail […]