Davidson
Pedestrian struck in Davidson
Dec. 26. Six months after a pedestrian fatality on Main Street, Davidson Police say there has been another incident near the South Street intersection: A pedestrian was struck and transported with non-life threatening injuries to the hospital Sunday. A witness told police the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. Troubling history In June, Davidson resident […]
It looks like a $384K windfall for Cornelius, thanks to Davidson, Mooresville cable deal
Nov. 16. By Dave Vieser. By the end of the month, the Town of Cornelius bank account may be richer by some $384,000 as a result of a legal settlement agreement with Davidson and Mooresville. The payment stems from the ill-fated municipal purchase of the former Mi-Connection cable system by the two towns north of […]
6 first responders receive Public Safety awards from LKN Chamber
Oct. 25. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce recently honored six first responders from Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville at their annual Public Safety Luncheon. The most outstanding officer from each North Mecklenburg department was selected by their respective chief. The 2021 winners were: Cpl. Bradley Nichols, Cornelius Police Department; Cpl. Anthony Better, Davidson Police Department; […]
Alert your tastebuds: ‘Taste of Davidson’ coming Oct. 23
Get “A Taste of Davidson” on Saturday, Oct. 23 when the Town of Davidson puts on a first-time ever fall festival complete with food and beverages from local restaurants. The event, which runs from 5 pm to 10 pm, will also feature music from the ACE Party Band. Mayor Rusty Knox said the event on […]
Davidson announces holiday closures, waste collection
Aug. 30. Waste Pro will be on a one-day delay in Davidson due to Labor Day. Town Hall and Parks & Rec will close Sept. 6, in observance of the Labor Day holiday, re-opening Tuesday. Monday’s waste routes will be collected on Tuesday; Tuesday will be collected on Wednesday, etc.
Home and property sales: June 15- July 16
These recent property transactions in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. Cornelius 6/15/2021 $1,150,000 Gregory & Cara Emmel to Tinker Place LLC, 17335 Players Ridge Dr. 6/15/2021 $1,692,000 Julie & Ronald Leslie II to Vasnsi Alluri & Susanna Vemanamandhi, 18013 Whispering Oaks Dr. 6/16/2021 $660,000 Clyde & Peggy […]
LKN Fondo Sunday in Davidson
Aug. 4. Look for road closures and parking challenges during the LKN Fondo bike event in Davidson on Sunday. Three rides—30 miles, 50 miles and 75 miles—get under way at 7:30 am. The rides will originate on Lorimer Road near the town green and head east on Davidson-Concord Road. Lorimer Road will be closed from […]
15th Annual Back2School event Aug. 14
July 21. Gethsemane Baptist Church in Davidson is partnering with Davidson United Methodist Church, Lake Forest-Davidson and St. Alban’s Episcopal Church on the 15th annual Back2School Community Outreach on Saturday, Aug.14, from 10 am to noon. Back2School aims to equip 600 K-12 students for the upcoming school year by providing book bags and school supplies […]
Mayor Knox running unopposed in Davidson; 8 running for Town Board
July 16. Mayor Rusty Knox is a shoe-in for a third term as mayor of Davidson; he’s running unopposed. Commissioners Jim Fuller, Matthew Fort and David Sitton are not seeking re-election. There are eight candidates for five seats on the Town Board. It’s a non-partisan race, with no official party affiliations. Here are the candidates […]
Davidson has a leg up on Cornelius when it comes to walkability
By Dave Yochum. While much of the world is lowering speed limits to make communities more walkable, making Cornelius more pedestrian friendly sometimes looks like an uphill climb. The speed limits were just raised on Bailey Road near the serious curves, much to the consternation of nearby business owners and people advocating for a kinder, […]
