Davidson News
‘Continuing Conversation’ fosters relationships beyond Black History Month
Feb. 1. A “Continuing Conversation” designed to promote and foster digital community conversation and storytelling beyond the scope of Black History Month gets under way Wednesday, thanks to the Town of Davidson and Maurice J. Norman, Davidson College’s first Digital Projects Fellow. Eugene Bradley, the town’s Affordable Housing and Equity Director, said he’s excited about […]
Counting trees
Jan. 26. The Town of Davidson has begun an inventory of street trees in the St. Alban’s and McConnell neighborhoods as well as Concord Road toward River Run. The two-week project is expected to improve the maintenance and management of the town’s tree canopy. “One of our core values states that our ‘citizens must live […]
Davidson fire chief awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Jan. 20. Retired Davidson Fire Chief Reuben “Bo” Fitzgerald has been awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The prestigious award recognizes individuals for service to the state and their communities that is above and beyond the call of duty. He retired from the Davidson Fire Department in November after 23 years of service. […]
Mayor Knox tests positive for coronavirus
Jan. 15. Mayor Rusty Knox of Davidson, who became visibly ill during the Town Board meeting Tuesday, has tested positive for the coronavirus. He said he attempted to follow all health guidelines surrounding COVID-19, but nevertheless came down with the virus which is spreading rapidly in Mecklenburg County. He is recuperating at home with symptoms […]
So far, vaccines have not reached elderly residents in some N. Meck congregate living
Jan. 13. By Dave Yochum. During the Davidson Town Board meeting last night, Mecklenburg Public Health Director Gibbie Harris said COVID-19 vaccines have yet to make their way to the senior population in Davidson, including The Pines, a senior living complex. A shortage of vaccines is to blame. “We need more vaccines in Mecklenburg,” she […]
Fitness challenge: It’s town vs. town, and mayor vs. mayor!
Jan. 12. By Dave Yochum. The Centers for Disease Control says the majority of COVID-19-related deaths in the U.S. have occurred in individuals who had underlying conditions, but for 6 percent of COVID-19 deaths, the coronavirus was the only cause mentioned. Back story Huntersville Mayor John Aneralla said the statistic got him to thinking. “What […]
No need for alarm Jan. 13
Jan. 12. More than five dozen outdoor warning sirens around the McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested between 11 am and 1 pm Wednesday, Jan. 13. The test will last for three minutes; some sirens many sound more than once. The test is performed in cooperation with emergency officials in Mecklenburg, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and […]
Wooden Stone will close in Davidson
Jan. 11. Wooden Stone, a mainstay of Davidson retail for years, is closing. The owners could not be reached for comment but an employee said the retailer, located at 445 S. Main, is closing because of the pandemic. The store specializes in a wide range of handcrafted objects, supporting the efforts of artists and craftspeople. […]
Parade for 80th birthday of custodian at Community School of Davidson
Dec. 28. By Lori Tate. Donna Frazier has a superpower: She gets kids excited about doing chores. Frazier, affectionately known as Maw Maw, is the head custodian at Community School of Davidson (CSD), a North Carolina public charter school. Every day after school, the “Trash Kids,” mainly children of staff members, scurry around the school […]
Davidson establishes grants for retailers affected by pandemic
Dec. 14. The Town of Davidson has allocated $40,000 for COVID Business Support Grants to support local businesses which have expenses directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our businesses are a central part of our community. They have shown resilience during this pandemic but need help to operate safely this winter. We hope that this […]
