Davidson
Calling all book readers (listening is OK, too)
Feb. 8. For 2023, ReadDavidson is joining forces to support and enhance the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Community Read initiative. This partnership aims to encourage the Davidson community to read — or listen to — the book, talk about it, attend library programs and celebrate the love of reading. ReadDavidson is a town-wide initiative organized by […]
April is for Arts: Artist applications now available
Feb 7. The Town of Davidson is accepting applications for April is for Arts. Forms for the Gallery Crawl, scheduled for April 28, and for the Art on the Green festival, scheduled for April 29-30, are all available online. “April is for Arts is an opportunity to support Davidson artists who are our neighbors and […]
Davidson closes former town hall during renovations
Feb. 6. Beginning today, the former Town of Davidson Town Hall, located at 216 S. Main St., will be closed to the public. Phase 2 of the Public Facilities Project includes upfitting the Russell B. Knox Municipal Building for Public Safety. Town of Davidson offices including Planning, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation, Housing and Equity, […]
Ready to get fit? Register now for the Mayors’ Fitness Challenge
Feb. 2. Registration is open for the third annual Mayors’ Fitness Challenge. Residents of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville register as one town team and try to win the title of Fittest Community. Details The 2023 fitness challenge will run six weeks, March 12 – April 22. The goal for each town is to have the […]
Davidson gets $3M in county ARPA funding
Jan. 30. The Town of Davidson announced the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners approved funding for two town projects with money allocated from the American Rescue Plan Act. Across the county, 75 projected were funded, The funding for Davidson is $1 million to support the revised Comprehensive Housing Affordability Program and $2 million to support […]
How do you spell p-e-r-i-p-h-e-r-a-l?
Jan. 27. After spelling the final word, “peripheral,” correctly, Dhruva Srivatsa took home the top prize at the CMS 2023 District Spelling Bee Jan. 26 at The Mint Museum Randolph. He attends Davidson K-8 School. Dhruva and runners-up, Grace Cai from Irwin Academic Center and Emerson McVey from South Academy of International Languages will compete […]
Davidson launches Civics 101 registration
Jan. 25. Civics 101 is a 10-week course with active discussion, facility and town tours, and the chance to get an inside look at how local government works in Davidson. The free class runs late February through mid-May. Register here. This session has been revamped to offer more content about the work the town is […]
Retirement reception for Davidson police chief
Jan. 20. The Town of Davidson invites the community to a reception honoring Police Chief Penny Dunn on Monday, Jan. 30, at Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House Dunn has served the town for over five years and has been in the field of law enforcement for over 37 years. The reception — 3-5 pm […]
Town offices closed in observance of holiday, and MLK Jr. Day celebrations
Jan. 13. Town offices are closes in Lake Norman, and some events are planned to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Cornelius The Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., and offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17. The Town Board meeting will be moved to Tuesday, Jan. 17, as well. Garbage and recycling will […]
Davidson Lands Conservancy announces campaign to raise $1.75 million
Jan. 12. Davidson Lands Conservancy announced the public launch of the Now & Forever Campaign to raise money for sustainability projects and high-impact projects. John Griffith, board member and Development Committee chairman, said the campaign has raised $850,000 in the quiet phase. The overall goal is $1,750,000. The organization will now reach out to the […]
