Davidson News
Confederate monuments will be topic of UiC large group meeting this month
April 14. Guest speaker Hilary N. Green, Davidson College, professor of Africana Studies, will explore the topic “Confederate Monuments — what’s all the fuss?” at the Unity in Community large group meeting Saturday, April 29. Green will speak on what was the catalyst for the Civil War, the aftermath and the purpose of monuments, including […]
Volunteers needed at FeedNC
April 13. Since FeedNC moved to 245 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville, the need for volunteers has almost quadrupled. Volunteers serve neighbors in need, pick up food from community partners, sort donations/ food, and get it in the hands of those who need it most. Plus, Donoghue’s Open Door is opening soon, and well, volunteers are needed […]
Davidson, Meck County offices announce Good Friday schedules
April 5. All Town of Davidson offices, including the Town Hall and the Community Center at 251 South St., will close April 7 in observance of Good Friday. The Public Safety building at 216 South Main remains closed to the public during its renovation. Garbage and recycling pick up will remain on a regular pick-up […]
Davidson resident will run for District 98 seat held by John Bradford
April 4. Davidson resident Lisa Jewel has announced her candidacy for NC House District 98 which is currently held by Cornelius resident John Bradford whose frequent opponent has been Democrat Christy Clark. “I am kicking off my campaign early in one of the marquee political races in North Carolina. Announcing early is important to develop […]
Choir of Clare College will perform at Davidson UMC
April 3. Davidson United Methodist Church will host the Choir of Clare College from Cambridge, UK for a concert on April 17 at 7:30 pm. Their Rolling River program celebrates some of the greatest choral music to have emerged from America in the last century, including a piece from North Carolina native Caroline Shaw, the […]
It’s prime season at the Davidson Farmers Market
March 31. Tomorrow will be the start the of 15th season of the Davidson Farmers Market. The market will be open rain or shine 9 am to noon Saturday, April 1. No pets allowed. Shopping starts at the ringing of the market bell. Jared Evans will be playing shopping tunes. Here’s the vendors you’ll see […]
Save the date: April 29 home tour in Davidson supports DCCDC
March 28. The Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center will hold the Davidson Home & Village Tour April 29. Centered on the Town Green, the walking tour will feature unique architectural styles, interior design, historical landmarks and local artists. Adult admission is $40, children 2-12 are $15 with advance purchase. The event runs 10 amto4pm. DCCDC provides […]
New book on Cherokee Nation’s history gets NEH grant
March 28. Some records are lost to history—destroyed during the nation’s bloodiest conflict, carelessly tossed aside when homes were seized and their contents purged, or exposed to the elements as the inhabitants of those homes trudged the desolate path of forced relocation. It’s the job of the historian to surface the first-hand accounts and official […]
Davidson College named a top producer for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
March 27. The State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recognizes Davidson College and other U.S. colleges and universities that received the highest number of applicants selected for the 2022-23 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Six students from Davidson were selected for Fulbright awards for the academic year 2022-2023. Fulbright is the U.S. government’s […]
Davidson home sales
March 24. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds in January and February. 1/23/23 $330,000 Judith West to Renuka Sekhon & Kim Patel, 630 Old Meeting Way 1/25/23 $650,000 Anne Veleke to MJ Vacation Properties, 419 South St. 1/27/23 $596,500 HC Davidson Walk LLC to Susan Symons, 368 Armour St. […]
