Davidson News
Coronavirus trends: NCDHHS data show some are in the right direction
Feb. 10. COVID-19 hospitalizations and the percent positive rate continue to drop statewide, according to the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services. Hospitalizations across North Carolina have declined to levels not seen since early December. The median daily volume of new cases over the past seven days (4,172) compared to the median of the […]
How to apply for NC Education Corps
Feb. 9. Students attending Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will benefit from a new partnership between the NC State Board of Education, the Office of the Governor, local school systems and the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service. The NC Education Corps will provide emergency relief to public schools by employing talented community members—including current college students […]
Need help with your water bill?
Feb. 9. Charlotte Water is urging customers to ask for help with delinquent utility bills rather than wait for disconnections due to non-payment, which are set to resume later this year. Charlotte Water “Ambassadors” have made more than 9,000 calls to let customers know about financial aid. “What our Ambassadors learned from the phone call […]
I-77 Express will allow extended commercial vehicles starting Feb. 8
Feb. 5. I-77 Mobility Partners and the NC Dept. of Transportation will allow more types of vehicles into the I-77 Express lanes starting Feb. 8. Larger two-axle vehicles and vehicles pulling single axle trailers can begin using the express lanes. “Expanding the type of vehicle that can enter the toll lanes is an acknowledgment that […]
Artist Talk Tuesday with Deborah Roberts
Feb. 5. Black History Month is a great time to explore Black art. Deborah Roberts, an accomplished artist from Austin, Texas, will discuss her work during a You Tube Live Artist Talk hosted by Davidson College 5-8 pm Feb. 9. Roberts creates marvelous collages that may contain fragments of different features, skin tones, hairstyles and […]
Tax assistance at Ada Jenkins
The Ada Jenkins Center will offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals who may need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, thanks to a partnership with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Starts Feb. 13 It’s open to people and families making $57,000 or less; persons with disabilities; and limited […]
Symetra coming back to River Run CC
Feb. 3. The Symetra Tour is back in 2021 with 20 tournaments, $3.8 million in total purses and a stop in Davidson May 14-16 at River Run Country Club. The tournament was cancelled last year due to the coronavirus. More than 300 women from at least 40 countries hold Symetra Tour Membership in 2021. The […]
Cooper, state officials urge return to in-person learning
Feb. 3. Gov. Roy Cooper and state education officials are calling on local school districts to return to in-person learning almost a year after schools were closed to help control COVID-19. “Research done right here in North Carolina tells us that in-person learning is working and that students can be in classrooms safely with the […]
Davidson: New Town Center in old public school
Feb. 2. The Town of Davidson will hold a virtual ground breaking ceremony for the new Town Center Public Facilities project at 251 South St. and at the existing Town Hall. The $14 million project will comprise public safety, town staff and programming, and community use. The first part of the project is the renovation […]
‘Confections for Good’ fundraiser has amazing recipes for Valentine’s Day
Feb. 1. February is the month of love, right? So the Ada Jenkins Center has a plan to help everyone prepare a little something sweet for someone sweet. Through Feb. 11, local chefs and home cooks are competing with awesome recipes in the “Confections for Good” competition: bit.ly/SweetsForTheSweet Votes are $5 each and benefit families […]
