Davidson News
CMS will announce work-out scheds within the week
Aug. 14. After the NC High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) announced significant changes to sports schedules for the 2020-2021 school year, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says it will share its workout schedule for student-athletes and staff within the next week. Issues to resolve include how many athletes and staff can gather at one time both outside and […]
ReadDavidson Opens Book Nominations for 2021 Selection
Aug. 13. ReadDavidson—a town-wide reading initiative begun in 2007 with the participation of avid readers, Main Street Books and the Davidson Public Library—is asking the Davidson community for book title nominations for its 2021 season. For the first time, ReadDavidson will also be suggesting a picture book for children so that the entire family can […]
Camp EDvantage needs volunteers for remote learning pods
Aug. 11. By Dave Vieser. The Make an Impact Foundation is fast-tracking a new program that can provide a safe place for as many as 200 children for online learning amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and school shut-downs. Camp EDvantage is free. Depending upon donations, Make an Impact also hopes to provide lunch and snacks. Make […]
Christmas Parade on hold for now
Aug. 10. The 38th Annual North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade is currently on hold. Organizers promise another update on Sept. 1 with new information. From the organizers: “The health and safety of our community is our top priority, and due to the uncertainly surrounding COVID-19, we have decided to hold off on making any decisions regarding […]
Bradford vs. Clark again in District 98 House race
By Dave Vieser. The rematch between incumbent Christy Clark and John Bradford III in NC District 98 is shaping up as the top local race this year in North Mecklenburg. The candidates already have raised significant money. Clark, a Democrat, had a total of $199,000 cash on hand and Bradford, a Republican, had $135,000, as […]
CMS board asks state to relax childcare licensing procedures in light of pandemic
Aug. 7. By Dave Vieser. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education, along with elected members from all seven municipalities located within Mecklenburg County, are asking the State Health Department to streamline their childcare licensing procedures. The representatives said they are concerned about the long-term effects of the COVID-19 shutdown on local communities, particularly for […]
Zoom meeting July 30 on asbestos testing in Davidson
The N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management (DEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), along with the Town of Davidson, will co-host a digital public information meeting July 30 to discuss the expanded, free soil sampling for asbestos in the residential area within a quarter mile of the former Carolina Asbestos Corp. […]
Davidson adopts new late-night alcohol restrictions
Mecklenburg County, in conjunction with Charlotte, Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville, announced a joint proclamation with additional business restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions go into effect today and remain in effect while North Carolina remains in Phase Two of the state’s “Stay Safer at Home” Order that is currently effective […]
Davidson Cottages update
The Davidson Planning Board will hear an update July 27 on the Conditional Master Plan Amendment request from Saussy Burbank Homes, developer of the Davidson Cottages. The developer proposes a residential community of 30 single-family homes and two duplexes (totaling 34 units) off Davidson Gateway Drive, along with public open space including a park, seating areas, and […]
River Run roads to be re-surfaced
This year is the last of a five-year paving plan in Davidson that identified streets in need of resurfacing. Each year was broken down by geographic area for cost- effectiveness. The River Run neighborhood project was bid out on June 23and Blythe Construction was the low bidder at $857,627.14. Because the bids came in under […]
