Davidson News
Davidson Fire Department chief to step down
Oct. 21. Davidson Fire Department Chief Reuben “Bo” Fitzgerald recently announced he plans to step away from his current role with the town as of December 1, 2020. Fitzgerald assumed the role of chief five and a half years ago after having previously served as the Volunteer Fire Chief from 2006 – 2009. Chief Fitzgerald began […]
Americarna IGNITE car show goes virtual this year
Oct. 21.The 8th annual AmeriCarna LIVE car show, which benefits the Autism Society of North Carolina’s community centers for young adults with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, is going virtual this year. In past years, thousands of car enthusiasts have attended the AmeriCarna LIVE car show in Davidson to get a close-up look at celebrity […]
Hoke master plan public input session to be held via Zoom
Oct. 20. Taylor Morrison Homes – the project developer – proposes to develop the five and half-acre site with 78 townhomes located along Jetton Street, Catawba Avenue and Hamilton Street. This development will fill in a set of vacant industrial and occupied residential lots that comprised the old Hoke Lumber site and adjacent residences. The […]
Giving Tree Village will light up Davidson’s 12 Days of Christmas
Oct. 15. Because of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, specifically those limiting outdoor gatherings, Christmas in Davidson will look a lot different for 2020. Details are being worked out for this year’s 12 Days of Christmas, which will run December 1-12 during normal business hours. The Rotary Club of Davidson’s Giving Tree Village will light up the Davidson […]
Bumps ahead: Process to use HOV lanes requires planning or transponder
Oct. 15. By Dave Vieser. Even in a pandemic, the toll lanes which continue to haunt Lake Norman area politicians, also haunt local motorists. For example, motorists with three passengers or more traveling from Cornelius to Charlotte and seeking to use the toll lanes for free must navigate a rather difficult process while being clairvoyant. […]
Davidson Public Art Commission launches banner project
Oct. 15. The Davidson Public Art Commission announced the launch of a new banner project. The project will line the main corridor to and through town with a variety of banners illustrating key ingredients of strong communities and our best selves: Respect, empathy, justice, equality, equity, love, belonging, inclusion, unity, peace, and understanding. Artists of […]
COVID by the numbers: Cases, hospitalizations up; positive test rate down
Oct. 13. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 1,926 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, up from 1,734 new cases yesterday. The total number of COVID-19 cases statewide since the outbreak began in March is at 236,407. Tests, meanwhile, are coming back positive at the rate of 6.6 percent statewide, down from […]
YMCA open house Oct. 29
Oct. 14. The Lake Norman YMCA has completed work on a 10-month, $2 million renovation that includes state-of-the-art Barre and Cycle Studios, plus functional fitness areas with space for custom workouts. There is also a new “Y Kids” area designed with safety and fun in mind, in addition to existing spaces for group exercise classes […]
Davidson town attorney and affordable housing manager steps down
Oct. 14. Davidson Town Attorney and Affordable Housing Manager Cindy Reid announced she would be stepping away from both roles with the Town of Davidson at the end of the month. Reid assumed the role of town attorney four years ago – stepping up from her role as staff attorney. In addition to her […]
Delays ahead: W. Catawba widening in the slow lane
Oct. 12. By Dave Vieser. The long-awaited widening of West Catawba Avenue from Jetton to Sam Furr will be delayed by at least four years. This, according to an eye-opening report issued this week by Deputy Town Manager Wayne Herron. The delays are being caused by massive cash flow problems at the NCDOT, complicated by […]
