Davidson News
Cooper, state officials urge return to in-person learning
Feb. 3. Gov. Roy Cooper and state education officials are calling on local school districts to return to in-person learning almost a year after schools were closed to help control COVID-19. “Research done right here in North Carolina tells us that in-person learning is working and that students can be in classrooms safely with the […]
Davidson: New Town Center in old public school
Feb. 2. The Town of Davidson will hold a virtual ground breaking ceremony for the new Town Center Public Facilities project at 251 South St. and at the existing Town Hall. The $14 million project will comprise public safety, town staff and programming, and community use. The first part of the project is the renovation […]
‘Confections for Good’ fundraiser has amazing recipes for Valentine’s Day
Feb. 1. February is the month of love, right? So the Ada Jenkins Center has a plan to help everyone prepare a little something sweet for someone sweet. Through Feb. 11, local chefs and home cooks are competing with awesome recipes in the “Confections for Good” competition: bit.ly/SweetsForTheSweet Votes are $5 each and benefit families […]
‘Continuing Conversation’ fosters relationships beyond Black History Month
Feb. 1. A “Continuing Conversation” designed to promote and foster digital community conversation and storytelling beyond the scope of Black History Month gets under way Wednesday, thanks to the Town of Davidson and Maurice J. Norman, Davidson College’s first Digital Projects Fellow. Eugene Bradley, the town’s Affordable Housing and Equity Director, said he’s excited about […]
Counting trees
Jan. 26. The Town of Davidson has begun an inventory of street trees in the St. Alban’s and McConnell neighborhoods as well as Concord Road toward River Run. The two-week project is expected to improve the maintenance and management of the town’s tree canopy. “One of our core values states that our ‘citizens must live […]
Davidson fire chief awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Jan. 20. Retired Davidson Fire Chief Reuben “Bo” Fitzgerald has been awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The prestigious award recognizes individuals for service to the state and their communities that is above and beyond the call of duty. He retired from the Davidson Fire Department in November after 23 years of service. […]
Mayor Knox tests positive for coronavirus
Jan. 15. Mayor Rusty Knox of Davidson, who became visibly ill during the Town Board meeting Tuesday, has tested positive for the coronavirus. He said he attempted to follow all health guidelines surrounding COVID-19, but nevertheless came down with the virus which is spreading rapidly in Mecklenburg County. He is recuperating at home with symptoms […]
So far, vaccines have not reached elderly residents in some N. Meck congregate living
Jan. 13. By Dave Yochum. During the Davidson Town Board meeting last night, Mecklenburg Public Health Director Gibbie Harris said COVID-19 vaccines have yet to make their way to the senior population in Davidson, including The Pines, a senior living complex. A shortage of vaccines is to blame. “We need more vaccines in Mecklenburg,” she […]
Fitness challenge: It’s town vs. town, and mayor vs. mayor!
Jan. 12. By Dave Yochum. The Centers for Disease Control says the majority of COVID-19-related deaths in the U.S. have occurred in individuals who had underlying conditions, but for 6 percent of COVID-19 deaths, the coronavirus was the only cause mentioned. Back story Huntersville Mayor John Aneralla said the statistic got him to thinking. “What […]
No need for alarm Jan. 13
Jan. 12. More than five dozen outdoor warning sirens around the McGuire Nuclear Station will be tested between 11 am and 1 pm Wednesday, Jan. 13. The test will last for three minutes; some sirens many sound more than once. The test is performed in cooperation with emergency officials in Mecklenburg, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and […]
