Davidson
Registration now required at Fisher Farm Archery Range
July 17. Because of demand, registration is now required for open hours at the Fisher Farm Archery Range in Davidson. Registration, which will to ensure all who attend are able to participate, will still be free. Click HERE to register. Please review the Archery Range policies here prior to attending. Contact Davidson Parks & Recreation at dpr@townofdavidson.org or […]
Calling all playwrights to submit short, original work
July 11. Submissions are open for the 7th Annual Boos and Brews 10-Minute Play Festival in October. The festival will be held at the Davidson Community Players Actor’s Lab Black box theater in Cornelius on Oct. 26, 27 and 28. Plays will be accepted from NC, SC, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. Playwrights of all levels […]
Letter: Good job Chief Davidson
[Letter to the Editor] July 5. A big thank you to Davidson Police Chief Kim Davidson for his response to the recent use of the n-word in local vandalism. The chief, and the officers who serve with him, showed great professionalism in responding to this angry, senseless, awful act. Both the police and town council […]
Here’s what’s going on in July and beyond
Calendar Sponsors Saturday, July 1 Coffee, cops and Confections 9 am | July 1. Cornelius Police Officers invite you to join them in front of the Police Department, Catawba Avenue, for a morning pick-me-up. Coffee and donuts will be provided, as well as great conversation. Concerts @ the Circles 5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm […]
Davidson police seek help in vandalism investigation
June 29. The Davidson Police Department is investigating two acts of vandalism of commercial property earlier this month, as the community and the nation held Juneteenth celebrations. The hateful language was removed from the building shortly after it was reported to the police, according to a news release. The owners arrived personally to ensure the […]
Merrell retiring from Davidson Community Players; replacement named
June 28. Steve Kaliski, a professor of theater at Davidson College, will take over executive director duties at Davidson Community Players from Matt Merrell, who is retiring, early in July. Kaliski’s web site says he is artistic director of New York’s Adjusted Realists and co-founder of Charlotte Conservatory Theatre in addition to studying English and […]
Davidson OKs budget with a 12.6% average tax increase
June 20. The Davidson Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2023-2024 budget this month. The seven goal areas from the Strategic Plan are: A Well-Planned and Livable Community; Historic Preservation; Connecting People and Places, Affordable Living, Equity, and Inclusion; Sustainability and Natural Assets; Economic Development; and Operational Excellence. Town staff is greatly appreciative of the […]
Kincaid Trail Greenway bridge will close for maintenance
June 19. The Kincaid Trail Greenway bridge between the Pump House at 865 South St., the former Parks & Recreation Office, and The Pines at Davidson, 400 Avinger Lane, will be closed beginning Monday, June 19 for repairs. The section will be closed for at least a week while repairs are being made. For more […]
Davidson seeks input on 251 South St. property
May 31. The Town of Davidson’s South Street Steering Committee invites residents to participate in four public input sessions on the 251 South St. property. The committee has been charged by the Davidson Board of Commissioners to seek public input to assist in developing a master plan for the property located at 251 South Street, […]
Davidson Police implement co-responder program
May 31. The Town of Davidson Police Department announced the implementation of its new co-responder program, which is contracted through CriSys and housed within the Davidson Police Department. The program provides a mobile, community-based service focused on mental health, substance use and situational crisis intervention services. Policing is a delicate balance between providing public safety […]
