Davidson News
Covekeepers meet Sept. 24
The Lake Norman Covekeepers meeting Sept. 24 features the new Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Executive Director, Emilee Syrewicze. She will lead an accelerated strategic planning session around goals, volunteer operations, water quality and quantity. The meeting starts at 7 pm at the East Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department, 406 South Pilot Knob Road, Stanley. Info: Ben Benoit 704-489-6249.
Davidson Home Transactions: September 2015
These are recent property transactions in Davidson were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Davidson 7/16/15 $545,000 Kyle & Dena Jones to Joseph & Cynthia Gregory, 13339 Robert Walker Dr. 7/16/15 $385,000 Fred & Judith Hochman to Nina Suddeth, Lot 66 A New Neighborhood in Old Davidson 7/21/15 $564,000 Beaty Street Development to Tower […]
Lucky Stars dance group classes
The Lucky Stars, a championship line dance group representing the North Meck Senior Center, is holding six training classes for prospective dancers. All interested persons must be 55+ in age, have knowledge of basic dance steps and be able to attend five training sessions. The free trainings will be on 2-3 pm on consecutive Thursdays starting Oct. […]
Changes envisioned for downtown Davidson
Sept. 1. Davidson’s quaint downtown may be in store for some significant changes, if projects being considered in the Downtown Catalyst Project Initiative from the UNC School of Government are adopted. The changes focus on the possibility of adding shops, restaurants, offices, and residences along the west side of Main Street in front of town […]
Junior Leadership program gets under way at Rural Hill
Aug. 31. Eighteen high school juniors will be part of Junior Leadership Lake Norman, a program administered by 2014-2015 graduates of the Lake Norman Chamber’s adult leadership program. Students learn more about their community during an eight-month long program that is designed to inform, motivate and increase the overall awareness of the students. This year’s […]
EarthTalk: Our Environment – California Redwoods
Dear Earthtalk: Are the California redwoods in danger because of the drought? Answer: California is home to two of the three redwood tree species: coast redwoods and giant sequoias. The coast redwood is the Earth’s tallest tree, growing more than 360 feet tall, with a trunk that can extend to 24 feet wide. The “General […]
Anti-bullying forum Wednesday night in Davidson
The Foundation for Respect Ability is holding a Back to School Forum at Davidson Town Hall on Bullying and Cyber bullying is Wednesday, from 4 pm to 6 pm A panel of experts includes: John Concelman, CMS Character Development Initiatives Specialist (Bullying and Character Development) John has extensive training in bully prevention and character development, […]
Javier Tamargo: ‘Indiana Toll Road bankruptcy has proved the resounding success of the public-private partnership model’
Aug. 20. By Dave Yochum. ANALYSIS. The I-77 toll battle just got more interesting. And a little humorous. WidenI-77 founder Kurt Naas, a Cornelius resident, has challenged the head of I-77 Mobility Partners, the newly created Cintra unit that will build and run the toll lanes, to a debate. “In the interest of informing the public, […]
Davidson voting ‘no’ at CRTPO meeting tonight
Aug. 19. Davidson’s representative on the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization will vote “no” tonight on the 2016-2025 highway plan which includes toll lanes managed by a much-reviled private company whose roots are in Spain. While the ultimate CRTPO vote is likely to be “yes”—Charlotte City Councilwoman Vi Lyles has 46 percent of the region-wide […]
Chamber toll briefing TONIGHT
The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will hold a special business briefing on the I-77 toll plan Tuesday Aug. 18 from 6:30 to 8 pm at The Galway Hooker Irish Pub in Kenton Place. Residents and business leaders are encouraged to attend. There will be a presentation on the project, including “how it will negatively affect your businesses and […]
