Davidson News
Retirement reception for Davidson police chief
Jan. 20. The Town of Davidson invites the community to a reception honoring Police Chief Penny Dunn on Monday, Jan. 30, at Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House Dunn has served the town for over five years and has been in the field of law enforcement for over 37 years. The reception — 3-5 pm […]
Benefits, risks of potassium iodide in a nuclear emergency; where to find pills
Jan. 19. By TL Bernthal. Mecklenburg County sits between two Duke Energy nuclear power plants, McGuire and Catawba. Residents and businesses within 10 miles of either one should be prepared to protect themselves and evacuate or shelter-in-place should a nuclear release occur. A silent siren test Thursday, Jan. 19, for McGuire Nuclear Station was inadvertently audible […]
Archery range being built at Fisher Farm
Jan. 18. Mecklenburg County is building an archery range a Fisher Farm in Davidson. Fisher Farm is a 200 acres of land protected by environmental easements. The archery range will add to the passive recreation options allowed within the easement, while not disturbing the soil or causing erosion. Details on schedule, classes, rules and regulations […]
Town offices closed in observance of holiday, and MLK Jr. Day celebrations
Jan. 13. Town offices are closes in Lake Norman, and some events are planned to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Cornelius The Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., and offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17. The Town Board meeting will be moved to Tuesday, Jan. 17, as well. Garbage and recycling will […]
Davidson Lands Conservancy announces campaign to raise $1.75 million
Jan. 12. Davidson Lands Conservancy announced the public launch of the Now & Forever Campaign to raise money for sustainability projects and high-impact projects. John Griffith, board member and Development Committee chairman, said the campaign has raised $850,000 in the quiet phase. The overall goal is $1,750,000. The organization will now reach out to the […]
Staff to start moving into the Davidson Town Hall and Community Center
Jan. 9. Town staff will start to move into the new Davidson Town Hall and Community Center, 251 South St., today. The move should continue to Jan. 20. Once everyone is moved in and settled, the town will have a grand opening/ribbon cutting and offer tours to the public. The Town Hall and Community […]
Davidson asks county for conservation easement
Dec. 27. The Davidson commissioners earlier this month approved a resolution to request Mecklenburg County to place a permanent conservation easement on Abersham Park. Abersham Park is owned by Mecklenburg County and is adjacent to the 200-acre Fisher Farm Park, which is owned by the town and protected by a permanent conservation easement held by […]
Davidson home and property sales
Dec. 26. These property transactions in Davidson were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds Oct. 18-Nov. 18. 10/18/22 $1,225,000 Scott & Kimberly Crosbie to Erik & Kiersten Carlson, 1800 River Ford Drive 10/24/22 $385,000 Elizabeth & Jeffery Browinng to Paul & Cynthia Iaropoli, 1127 Central Park Cir. 10/27/22 $646,000 HC Davidson Walk to […]
Davidson hires new police chief
Dec. 20. Kimber “Kim” Davidson has been named the new chief of police in Davidson. He will replace Police Chief Penny Dunn upon her retirement in January 2023. The town conducted a nationwide search and received interest from 28 applicants. The new chief His law enforcement service began at the local level when he served […]
Ada Jenkins financial assistance program ‘on pause’ for a few weeks
Dec. 16. The Ada Jenkins Center’s financial assistance program has depleted its available funding and is temporarily closed. Harold E. Rice Jr., chief executive officer, says that since July, the center has served 92 families with rent, mortgage and utility payments, helping them remain in their homes and without interruption of their utility services. There […]
