Davidson News
Help feed our furry friends
July 8. Ada Jenkins Center’s Loaves and Fishes needs food for furry friends. The food pantry is asking for donations of cat and dog food – either wet or dry. Please limit dog food bags to 3 – 5 pounds. You can drop off donations at the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., Davidson. Loaves […]
Overnight detour planned at Exit 30
July 8. The Town of Davidson and I-77 Mobility Partners announced overnight on Thursday, July 8 at 9 pm to Friday, July 9 at 6 am crews will be conducting work on the Griffith Street bridge at Exit 30 and Griffith Street. During this time, motorists will be detoured as follows: Local traffic travelling west […]
No charges against motorist in pedestrian fatality
July 6. No charges will be filed against the driver involved in the fatal pedestrian accident in Davidson June 17. Davidson Police say the victim, Suzanne Younts, apparently walked between two vehicles stopped at the red light in the southbound lane of Main Street. She was struck by a vehicle traveling in the northbound lane […]
Mayor, 4 incumbents file for re-election; 5th incumbent to file Wednesday
July 6. By Dave Yochum. Four incumbents on the Cornelius Town Board have filed to run for re-election, along with Woody Washam Jr. who is seeking a third term as mayor. Also filing on Friday were fellow commissioners Jim Duke, Michael Miltich, Thurman Ross and Tricia Sisson. The fifth commissioner, Denis Bilodeau, says he will […]
Davidson to create a Pedestrian Safety Task Force; applications now available
June 24. The Davidson Board of Commissioners are moving forward with the formation of a Pedestrian Safety Task Force in response to the pedestrian fatality on Thursday, June 17. After much discussion on pedestrian safety and about how best to proceed at the board regular meeting on Tuesday, June 22, the board agreed to form […]
Davidson seeks volunteers to help plan National Night Out
The Davidson Police Department is looking for residents interested in helping to plan its National Night Out event. This year the town will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 5-7 pm at Roosevelt Wilson Park. Cornelius, meanwhile, has moved its event to Oct. 5, Cornelius Police Chief Kevin Black said. “Typically the […]
Davidson Police Department offers Dog Walker Watch Program
June 23. The Davidson Police Department is inviting residents to a Dog Walker Watch training session on July 7 in the at Town Hall. Dog Walker Watch encourages neighbors to help local law enforcement by acting as extra eyes and ears while out walking their dogs. “We are a community that enjoys being outdoors and […]
Davidson Police ID victim of pedestrian fatality
June 18. Davidson resident Suzanne Younts died yesterday after being struck by a vehicle on Main Street near her home. Davidson Police said the accident happened at 1:02 pm yesterday. The Hillside Drive resident was on Main Street near the intersections of Chairman Blake and South Streets. Davidson Police and Fire responded. The 64-year-old former […]
Juneteenth observation Saturday at Ada Jenkins
June 18. Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox will speak at the Juneteenth observation Saturday at the Ada Jenkins Center. The nationwide holiday celebrating the emancipation of African-Americans originated in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and has spread nationwide since then. The event, which runs from 11 am to 2 pm, includes music and entertainment as well as […]
Pedestrian fatality in Davidson
June 17. Davidson Police say a 64-year-old woman died as a result of injuries she suffered when struck by a vehicle on Main Street. The incident, which occurred around 1 pm, is being investigated by the Davidson Police Department and NC State Highway Patrol. Five years ago a Cornelius resident was also struck and killed […]
