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Letter: Good job Chief Davidson

[Letter to the Editor] July 5. A big thank you to Davidson Police Chief Kim Davidson for his response to the recent use of the n-word in local vandalism. The chief, and the officers who serve with him, showed great professionalism in responding to this angry, senseless, awful act. Both the police and town council […]

Davidson police seek help in vandalism investigation

June 29. The Davidson Police Department is investigating two acts of vandalism of commercial property  earlier this month, as the community and the nation held Juneteenth celebrations. The hateful language was removed from the building shortly after it was reported to the police, according to a news release. The owners arrived personally to ensure the […]

Davidson OKs budget with a 12.6% average tax increase

June 20. The Davidson Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2023-2024 budget this month. The seven goal areas from the Strategic Plan are: A Well-Planned and Livable Community; Historic Preservation; Connecting People and Places, Affordable Living, Equity, and Inclusion; Sustainability and Natural Assets; Economic Development; and Operational Excellence. Town staff is greatly appreciative of the […]

Affordable housing

Davidson Community Foundation will assist westside residents impacted by reval

June 19. Davidson residents most severely impacted by Mecklenburg County’s new tax assessments may find relief thanks to a $22,000 grant from the Davidson Community Foundation to the Town of Davidson. The one-time grant can help up to 100 residents with immediate challenges around the town’s portion of property tax assessments. Mecklenburg County has additional […]

Kincaid Trail Greenway bridge will close for maintenance

June 19. The Kincaid Trail Greenway bridge between the Pump House at 865 South St., the former Parks & Recreation Office, and The Pines at Davidson, 400 Avinger Lane, will be closed beginning Monday, June 19 for repairs. The section will be closed for at least a week while repairs are being made. For more […]

$1,465,000 | 18517 Rollingdale Lane

Davidson home and property sales

June 13. These property transactions in Davidson were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 4/20/23 $482,000 Linda & Lawrence Reynolds III to Ralph Dantinne, Ryan & Jennifer Dantinne, 546 Jetton St. 4/21/23 $587,500 HC Davidson Walk to William & Colleen McDonough, 346 Armour St. 4/21/23 $920,000 Guy Suchy to Joseph Mizerak & Susan […]

Davidson seeks input on 251 South St. property

May 31. The Town of Davidson’s South Street Steering Committee invites residents to participate in four public input sessions on the 251 South St. property. The committee has been charged by the Davidson Board of Commissioners to seek public input to assist in developing a master plan for the property located at 251 South Street, […]

Davidson Police implement co-responder program

May 31. The Town of Davidson Police Department announced the implementation of its new co-responder program, which is contracted through CriSys and housed within the Davidson Police Department. The program provides a mobile, community-based service focused on mental health, substance use and situational crisis intervention services. Policing is a delicate balance between providing public safety […]

Climate Action Plan begins in Davidson

May 30. The Town of Davidson has contracted with Blue Strike Environmental to develop a Climate Action Plan. The plan work began April 18 and is anticipated to be completed by October 2023. Setting a goal of carbon neutrality by 2037, the Town of Davidson has been working on sustainability efforts and initiative for the […]

Town Hall closed Monday; garbage collection delay

May 25. Cornelius Town Hall and town offices will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. In observance of the holiday, Waste Pro will be on a one day delay. Waste Pro serves Cornelius and Davidson. Town of Davidson offices, including the Town Hall and Community Center at 251 South St., will […]