Davidson News
Trane Sprint Tri is back after 3-year COVID absence
Aug. 1. The Lake Davidson Sprint Triathlon is returning to the Trane Technologies campus after a three-year COVID absence. The 750-meter swim, 12-mile bike ride and 5k run will be held Sunday, Sept. 10 and benefits the Ada Jenkins Center. The swim and run take place on the Trane campus while the bike ride begins […]
Fondo returns to Davidson Aug. 13
July 31. Davidson will host the Lake Norman Fondo Cycling Event will take place on Sunday, Aug. 13. Three different rides are offered, all starting at 7:30 am: 35-miles, 50-miles, and 75-miles. All rides originate on Lorimer Road near the Town Green and head east out of town on Davidson-Concord Road. Some 500 participants are […]
Nonprofits can apply now for Davidson tree canopy grants
July 19. The Tree Canopy Enhancement Program is an opportunity for eligible nonprofits to enhance and promote Davidson’s tree canopy through a town grant. Eligible nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for funds to conduct tree canopy-related activities in the community on an annual basis, beginning in 2023. Eligible and qualified nonprofits are defined as […]
Registration now required at Fisher Farm Archery Range
July 17. Because of demand, registration is now required for open hours at the Fisher Farm Archery Range in Davidson. Registration, which will to ensure all who attend are able to participate, will still be free. Click HERE to register. Please review the Archery Range policies here prior to attending. Contact Davidson Parks & Recreation at dpr@townofdavidson.org or […]
Cable digging starts next week in Davidson
July 7. The Town of Davidson is taking a proactive approach to the disruption Spectrum may cause during fiber installation work that begins on Monday. Much of the work will occur in the public right of way in front yards. Public agencies and utility companies have the right to work in your front yard provided […]
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 […]
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 […]
