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Sonshine Preschool delayed
Aug. 21. The Sonshine Preschool at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church anticipates re-opening its doors in January and offering a five-month preschool session from January through May for the 2021 school year. “After reviewing all the data, information and the decisions made by local school districts; we have decided the safest and most cautious option […]
Lake Norman Teen Council
Lake Norman Teen Council meetings will be held virtually. Teen Council meetings will still be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, but will begin at 4 pm. Use this online form so the group will know more about the teens joining our online meetings.
Community Conversation Thursday online: ‘A Quest for Equity’
Aug. 19. In response to the public outcry following the George Floyd tragedy, the mayors and police chiefs of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville will participate in a virtual conversation on social and racial equity on Thursday, Aug. 20. It will feature a panel discussion among town officials and community leaders. The intent is to openly […]
Apply to serve on a Davidson advisory board starting Sept. 1
Aug. 19. Davidson currently has four citizen advisory boards: Design Review Board/Historic Preservation Commission, Livability Board, Planning Board, and Davidson Public Art Commission. A new board, the Affordable Housing & Equity Board, will begin in January 2021. Based on recommendations from town staff and the nominating committee, the Town Board agreed to allow applicants to […]
Items of interest at tonight’s town board meeting
By Dave Vieser Aug. 17. A replacement cell phone tower in the Jetton Cove neighborhood, which would be 84 feet higher than the existing structure, has been proposed by Florida-based PeakNet, which operates the system. A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for Monday August 17, during the regular Town Board meeting. “PeakNet seeks […]
Davidson College campus open to public with limitations
Aug. 17: Davidson College, which is offering a blend of in-person and virtual instruction for students this year, continues to welcome its neighbors to walk on campus, asking that visitors follow safety guidelines of wearing face masks and social distancing. Face coverings are not required while walking outside in the Town of Davidson, but they […]
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 […]
Weekend weather
Aug. 14. Look for more showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening with a repeat on Saturday. The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 85 Saturday with an 80 percent chance of precipitation. Sunday looks better with less of a chance of showers, but afternoon thunderstorms possible and a high near 87. For a […]
COVID-19 and restrooms: 11 things you better know
By Page Leggett, Novant Health Aug. 14. Many of us had an aversion to public restrooms long before COVID-19 turned mundane moments — like touching a doorknob — into risky business. Amy Braden, a Novant Health infection preventionist based in Winston-Salem, has recommendations on ways to mitigate those risks. Public restrooms are just plain gross, […]
Event sold out fast
Aug. 14. Two new “Haunted History” tours at historic Rosedale sold out almost as soon as they were announced. The tours, Aug. 28 and Sept. 25, at 6:30 pm and 8 pm are outside only, and limited to 20 people for proper social distancing. The 1815 house is closed for tours but the gardens and […]
