Davidson News
YMCA open house Oct. 29
Oct. 14. The Lake Norman YMCA has completed work on a 10-month, $2 million renovation that includes state-of-the-art Barre and Cycle Studios, plus functional fitness areas with space for custom workouts. There is also a new “Y Kids” area designed with safety and fun in mind, in addition to existing spaces for group exercise classes […]
Davidson town attorney and affordable housing manager steps down
Oct. 14. Davidson Town Attorney and Affordable Housing Manager Cindy Reid announced she would be stepping away from both roles with the Town of Davidson at the end of the month. Reid assumed the role of town attorney four years ago – stepping up from her role as staff attorney. In addition to her […]
Delays ahead: W. Catawba widening in the slow lane
Oct. 12. By Dave Vieser. The long-awaited widening of West Catawba Avenue from Jetton to Sam Furr will be delayed by at least four years. This, according to an eye-opening report issued this week by Deputy Town Manager Wayne Herron. The delays are being caused by massive cash flow problems at the NCDOT, complicated by […]
Community market coming to Davidson
Oct. 9. Trendy shop-preneur Courtney Buckley will open her newest venture, Your Mom’s Bazaar, in downtown Davidson Oct. 17. A sister concept of Your Mom’s Donuts in Matthews and Charlotte, it will highlight local produce and provisions. Buckley says the goal of this hyper-local market is to foster community. Look for seasonal produce, fresh herbs, […]
NCDHHS reports 2,428 new COVID-19 cases, more than 1,000 in NC hsopitals
Oct. 8. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services is reporting one of the largest daily increases in the number of new cases of COVID-19 statewide: 2,428 in today’s report, up from 1,711 new cases in yesterday’s report. There were 2,585 new cases reported back on Aug. 29, and 2,277 new cases on Oct. […]
This is only a test!
Oct. 8. The outdoor warning sirens around McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested between 11 am and 1 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 14. There are no less than 67 sirens within 10 miles of the McGuire Nuclear Station—and they will sound for three minutes, some sirens more than once. Testing is performed in cooperation with […]
Home and property sales for September: Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville
These recent property transactions in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Cornelius 8/17/20 $254,000 Mark & Deborah Crostin to Emily & Richard Kozel, 18838 Oakhurst Blvd. 8/17/20 $254,500 F. Ladonna Harris & Holland Clem to Anna Duncan, 19510 Deer Valley Dr. 8/18/20 $180,000 Deborah Wilhelm & Steven Herbert […]
Davidson Police launch Safe Outcomes program
Oct. 6. The Davidson Police Department has joined the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) and Huntersville Police Department in the launching of a new program called Safe Outcomes. The program, identified by CMPD and integrated with police dispatching by CMPD, will provide information to officers in the field when encountering an individual with disabilities, illness […]
Rematch: It’s Powell vs. Puckett again for Mecklenburg County Commission
Oct. 2. By Dave Vieser. Republican James Puckett held the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District One seat for years, but in 2018, Democrat Elaine Powell soundly defeated him in a race that underscored the political shift in the Mecklenburg suburbs. The North Mecklenburg district—mostly Cornelius, Huntersville, and Davidson—has grown faster among Independents and Democrats […]
Yes! The North Mecklenburg Parade and Christmas in Davidson are on; details to come
Oct. 2. Two favorite holiday traditions will be held this year, although exactly what they will look like and how the Elves will pull off the activities in a pandemic safe way are still being worked out. The 38th Annual North Mecklenburg Parade will be virtual Saturday, December 5, at 1 p.m., according to planners. […]
