Below you will find official COVID-19 information available from North Carolina State, Mecklenburg County, the Town of Davidson, and Davidson College. For the latest information, please refer to each agency's individual website to ensure you are receiving the most up-to-date news.
For the latest data about the number of cases for the Davidson zip code (28036), please visit North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 interactive dashboard here Version OptionsCOVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)Headline. At the bottom of the dashboard, you can select "zip code" instead of county and search for 28036 to find results specifically for Davidson.The results below are updated through March 9, 2022 at noon.
Davidson continues to be among the highest two brackets for its census area in terms of vaccination. It also has the lowest number of cumulative COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents with the county AND the lowest COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents over the last 14 days.
On Thursday, June 10, 2021, Governor Cooper announced $4 Million Summer Cash and College Tuition drawings to encourage more North Carolinians to receive COVID-19 vaccines as well as thank those who have. Four vaccinated North Carolinians 18 and older will win $1 million each, and four North Carolinians ages 12 to 17 will win tuition for post-secondary education. Executive Order 219, which has concurrence from the North Carolina Council of State, authorized the drawings.
The $4 Million Summer Cash and Summer Cash 4 College Drawings will run from June 23 through August. 4. All North Carolina residents 12 and older who have been vaccinated with at least one dose are eligible though some restrictions may apply. Those vaccinated on or after Governor Cooper's June 10 announcement will be entered twice for each drawing, increasing the chance of winning for the newly vaccinated. Drawings will take place every other week on Wednesdays with the first drawing on June 23. New entries will close at midnight on the Sunday prior to the Wednesday drawing. Winners will be verified and then announced.
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On Friday, May 14, 2021, effective immediately, North Carolina has lifted all mandatory capacity, gathering limits, social distancing requirements and easing most mask requirements. Following yesterday’s guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that fully vaccinated individuals can safely do most activities without wearing a mask or the need to social distance from others, the state will remove its indoor mask mandate for most settings. Additionally, the state will lift all mass gathering limits and social distancing requirements. These changes are now in effect.
In accordance with the new CDC guidance, there will still be certain settings where masks and other safety measures will be required.
Masks will still be required in childcare, schools and camps as most children are either not yet vaccinated or are not yet eligible to be vaccinated.
Everyone, including people who are fully vaccinated, will still be required to wear a mask in certain settings such as public transportation, health care settings like hospitals, doctor’s offices and long-term care settings like nursing homes, and certain congregate settings like correctional facilities and homeless shelters.
NCDHHS will continue to have strong public health recommendations for individuals to continue to protect one another until more people are vaccinated. People who are not vaccinated should wear a mask and maintain distance in all indoor public settings and in outdoor settings when they cannot maintain six feet of distance.
Masks are strongly recommended for everyone at large crowded indoor events like sporting events and live performances.
Please also note that individual businesses may follow different policies.
On Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen provided an update regarding COVID-19 in North Carolina. Beginning Friday, April 30, 2021, a new executive order takes effect in which many restrictions are eased. Important points include:
Masks will no longer be required outdoors but will still be required indoors in public places. Please note wearing masks is still encouraged in outdoor spaces with large crowds or where social distancing is not possible.
Limits on mass gatherings will increase to 100 people indoors and 200 outdoors.
Governor Cooper and Secretary Cohen reminded North Carolinians that social distancing will remain important, as well as an increased number of vaccinations across the state. Secretary Cohen reported 48.7% of the 18+ population in the state is at least partially vaccinated and 39.2% is fully vaccinated.
Governor Cooper shared the goal to eliminate the indoor mask mandate on June 1, 2021, but clarified that being able to do so depends on whether the state reaches the target goal of partial vaccination of two-thirds of North Carolina adults, and other COVID-19 trends and metrics remaining stable.
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On March 23, 2021, with COVID-19 data trends continuing to move in the right direction, as well as the news that 31.7% of the 18+ population is at least partially vaccinated and 18.8% is fully vaccinated, Governor Roy Cooper and Secretary Mandy Cohen announced the continuation of the dimmer switch approach with Executive Order 204. The new order goes into effect Friday, March 26, 2021 at 5 p.m. Please note that the mask mandate and social distancing requirements remain in effect.
Changes include:
Businesses that can operate up to 100% occupancy with safety protocols in place:
Retail
Museums
Aquariums
Barbershops and other personal care facilities
Businesses that can operate up to 75% occupancy indoors and 100% outdoors with safety protocols in place:
Restaurants
Breweries and Wineries
Amusement Parks
Gyms and Pools
Some business settings to increase capacity up to 50% with safety protocols in place:
Conference Centers
Bars
Sports Arenas
Other Live Performance Venues
Restriction on late-night sale of alcohol for on-site consumption is lifted.
Mass gathering limit will be increased to 50 indoors and 100 outdoors.
On February February 24, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina will carefully ease some of its COVID-19 restrictions. Executive Order No. 195 will take effect February 26, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. and will expire March 26, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Some of the changes include:
The nightly 10:00 p.m. curfew will be lifted February 26 when the governor's modified stay-at-home order expires.
Many businesses can expand to 50% capacity as long as social distancing, mask wearing, and are safety precautions are still imposed.
The on-site sale of alcohol will be extended until 11:00 p.m.
Businesses that were operating at 30% capacity will no longer have a 100-person limit.
Some indoor businesses will open at 30% capacity with a cap of 250 people.
Other mass gathering limits, such as those at private events, will be increased to 25 people indoors and 50 people outdoors.
For FAQs, including specific information pertaining to the highlights above, go here.
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On February 10, 2021, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced plans for how the state will move to Group 3 for COVID-19 vaccines. Because supply is still very limited and the population of frontline essential workers is so large, Group 3 will begin with vaccinating anyone working in child care or in PreK – 12 schools starting beginning February 24. Additional frontline essential workers will be eligible for vaccinations on March 10.
On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper extended North Carolina's modified Stay-at-Home Order until February 28, 2021. All current mandates and restrictions remain in place, including mandating North Carolinians to wear masks, indoor and outdoor capacity limits, and requiring people to remain at home between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. He also extended the moratorium on evictions for people who cannot pay their rent due to the pandemic.
Governor Cooper further extended the executive order that allows bars and restaurants to sell cocktails to go until March 31, 2021.
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On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper extended North Carolina's modified Stay-at-Home Order for three more weeks, until January 29. All current mandates and restrictions remain in place, including the requirement for people to remain at home between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Based on the alarming data (96 counties are either red or orange and the positivity rate is currently 17% statewide), Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), issued a directive highlighting the following:
Only leave home for essential activities such as going to work or school, for health care purposes, to care for family members or to buy food.
Avoid leaving home if you are over 65 or at high risk for developing serious illness. Use delivery services or alternative pick-up methods for food and retail.
Avoid gathering with people who do not live with you.
Wear a mask and keep distance from people when you leave home.
Avoid any indoor public spaces where people are not wearing masks.
Stay away from crowds. Avoid places where people may gather in large numbers.
On Tuesday, December 8, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced that North Carolina will begin a Modified Stay at Home Order after a rapid increase in North Carolina’s key COVID-19 trends. Executive Order 181, which goes into effect Friday, December 11, requires people to stay at home between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. The order will be in effect until at least January 8, 2021.
Order 181 requires restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, personal care businesses and more to close at 10:00 p.m. Travel to and from work; to obtain food, medical care, fuel or social services; or to take care of a family member is exempted. Read more in the Frequently Asked Questions document.
Governor Cooper was clear that further action would be taken to slow the spread of the virus if trends do not improve. This could require further limiting of restaurant dining, indoor entertainment or shopping and retail capacity restrictions, among other safety protocols.
Read Executive Order 181 here. Read the Frequently Asked Questions here. Read the slides from the December 8 briefing here.
Updated COVID-19 County Alert System Moves Mecklenburg to Orange Dr. Cohen provided an update on North Carolina’s COVID-19 County Alert System map. The number of red counties (critical community spread) has more than doubled since November 23, up to 48 red counties. There are now 34 orange counties (substantial community spread).
With the most recent report, more than 80% of the state’s counties fall into the red or orange tier. Mecklenburg County is now classified as orange.
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On Monday, November 23, Governor Roy Cooper issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement as cases continue to rise rapidly in North Carolina and across the country. Executive Order No. 180 goes into effect on Wednesday, November 25 and runs through Friday, December 11.
To read the complete press release, please click here.
To read Executive Order No. 180, please click here.
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On Tuesday, November 17, Governor Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), announced a new COVID-19 County Alert System to pinpoint counties with the highest levels of viral spread and offer specific recommendations to bring numbers down. The map will be updated every four weeks.
The system uses metrics to categorize counties into three tiers as follows:
Yellow: Significant Community Spread
Orange: Substantial Community Spread
Red: Critical Community Spread
The COVID-19 County Alert System uses a combination of three metrics in determining which tier a county falls into: case rate, the percent of tests that are positive, and hospital impact within the county. To be assigned to the red or orange tier, a county must meet the threshold for case rate for that tier as well as the threshold for either percent positive OR hospital impact.
Case Rate: The number of new cases in 14 days per 100,000 people
Percent Positive: The percent of tests that are positive over 14 days
Hospital Impact: A composite score based on the impact that COVID-19 has had on hospitals including percent of COVID-19 hospitalizations, COVID-19 related visits to the emergency department, staffed open hospital beds, and critical staffing shortages over 14 days
Counties that do not meet the criteria for red or orange are categorized as being in the yellow tier (significant community spread), and it is recommended that those counties continue to be vigilant to prevent further spread of COVID-19.
To see Governor Cooper’s full press release, including recommended actions, please click here.
To view a pdf from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services showing the current map, recommended actions for individuals, businesses, community organizations, and public officials to take, and county by county metrics, please click here.
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On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina would remain paused in Phase 3 due to the continued struggle against COVID-19 within the state. Further, Cooper announced that the indoor mass gathering limit would be lowered from 25 people to 10 people. The new Executive Order will remain in effect until at least December 4, 2020.
To view guidance related to Thanksgiving celebrations and Black Friday shopping – please click here.
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On Wednesday, October 21, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina will remain in Phase 3 and continue implementing safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 in our state. Phase 3 will expire on November 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Both Governor Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, urged North Carolinians to stay vigilant, as daily case counts and associated hospitalizations remain considerably above their levels on May 20, 2020, when the state announced Phase 2 of COVID-19 restrictions and reopening.
Read the full press release from the Governor’s Office.
SlowCOVIDNC is the official COVID-19 Exposure Notification app for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). It leverages Bluetooth technology to let app users know if they may have been exposed to COVID-19, enabling them to quickly act to protect themselves and their community. SlowCOVIDNC users can anonymously share a positive COVID-19 test result through the app to notify other app users who may have been in close contact with them of their exposure.
On Wednesday, September 30, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina will further ease restrictions and also continue implementing safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 in our state. Phase 3 becomes effective at 5pm today, October 2, 2020, and remains in effect until Friday, October 23, 2020 at 5pm. Both Governor Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, urged North Carolinians to stay vigilant, as the state's numbers are stable, but our position remains fragile.
Read the full press release from the Governor’s Office.
On Tuesday, September 1, Governor Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), provided an update on the state’s data trends related to several COVID-19 key metrics. Due to encouraging stabilization of specific indicators over the last several weeks, Governor Cooper announced the state would be moving into a modified “Safer at Home” Phase 2.5 beginning this Friday, September 4, 2020 through October 2, 2020.
Read the full press release from the Governor’s Office.
For information about how this impacts the Town of Davidson and its residents, please click here.
On Wednesday, August 6, 2020, Governor Cooper extended North Carolina's Safer at Home Phase 2 Order for another five weeks, until September 11, 2020. All other previous requirements remain the same. This follows a previous three week extension from July 14-August 7, 2020.
On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 147 which outlines the extension of the North Carolina Safer at Home Phase 2 Order as well as additional measures to protect lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the continued increase in North Carolina’s daily case counts of COVID-19, the percent of positive COVID-19 tests, and the increase in hospitalizations for COVID-19, Phase 2 will remain in effect until Friday, July 17, 2020 at 5:00p.m. In addition to extending Phase 2, North Carolina Executive Order 147 issues new requirements to wear face coverings to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This requirement goes into effect Friday, June 26, 2020 at 5:00pm. For full details, see North Carolina Executive Order No. 147. See the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service’s website for additional COVID-19 guidance.
On May 20, 2020 Governor Cooper signed Executive Order 141 to lift the North Carolina Stay at Home order, moving the state to a Safer at Home recommendation, and also to transition the state to Phase 2 of further easing certain COVID-19 restrictions effective Friday, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. (FAQs)
Governor Cooper signed Executive Order 138 to modify North Carolina’s Stay At Home order and transition to Phase 1 of slowly easing certain COVID-19 restrictions effective Friday, May 8 at 5 p.m. (FAQs | Guidance)
On Thursday, April 23, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper extended the North Carolina Stay at Home Order has been extended through May 8. Gatherings of more than 10 people are banned and everyone should stay at least 6 feet apart. (Press release) Governor Cooper has also released North Carolina’s plan to lift restrictions based on virus trends. In sharing a path for easing certain restrictions, Governor Cooper says more progress is needed in testing, tracing and trends.
On Thursday, April 9, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 131 which includes stronger statewide social distancing requirements for retail stores still operating. Stores are required to limit the number of customers in the store at any one time and mark six-foot distances for customers at check-out counters. Employers are urged to provide sneeze shields and other protective gear to workers. In addition, the order also makes earlier COVID-19 guidelines mandatory for nursing facilities and issues changes to speed up certain benefit payments to those who are out of work. This additional order from Governor Roy Cooper goes into effect on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Read the press release and the FAQs.
On Friday, March 27, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 121, a statewide Stay at Home Order beginning Monday, March 30 at 5 p.m. until April 29, 2020. The Executive Order directs people to stay at home except to visit essential businesses, to exercise outdoors or to help a family member. Specifically, the order bans gatherings of more than 10 people and directs everyone to physically stay at least six feet apart from others. Read the press release and the FAQs. For more information, visit the Department of Health and Human Services website here.
This order supersedes the Stay at Home Order already in place in Mecklenburg County and the Town of Davidson.
For the latest information from the State of North Carolina with regards to COVID-19, please visit North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services website here.
For the most up-to-date information from Mecklenburg County Public Health, please visit the county's COVID-19 webpage here Mecklenburg County Updates.
Face Covering Health Rule ends February 26: On February 16, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners voted to end the Public Health Rule requiring indoor face coverings effective February 26, citing shifting COVID-19 conditions and a revised Public Health response to the pandemic. Read the news release to learn more.
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On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners amended the public health rule currently in effect that requires masks indoors countywide. The main change is in regards to the metrics used to determine when the public health rule is no longer needed and can be lifted. The metrics included originally was that the community percent positive needed to be 5% or below for 30 consecutive days before the rule could be lifted. This was changed so that the public health rule and indoor mask mandate would be automatically lifted once the average positivity rate in the county falls below 5% for seven days in a row. Please view a link to the amended rule here.
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On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, a joint proclamation issued by the Chairman of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners and the Mayor of the City of Charlotte mandates all people—vaccinated and unvaccinated—to wear face coverings in any indoor public place, business, or establishment within the City of Charlotte and the unincorporated areas of Mecklenburg County. This requirement applies to all individuals who are at least five years of age. The mandate is in effect from Wednesday, August 18 at 5:00 p.m. through September 1 unless it is rescinded earlier or terminated. Version Optio
Effective August 28, 2021, a public health rule will require all people countywide to wear face coverings in indoor public places, regardless of vaccination status. The new rule mandates that face coverings must be worn in any indoor public place, business, or establishment within Mecklenburg County, regardless of vaccination status. This requirement applies to all individuals who are at least 5 years of age in all areas of the County, including all towns and the City of Charlotte. The rule will expire based on metrics- a decline in the positivity rate to 5% for thirty (30) days where the community transmission rate is not in the high or substantial level, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If the transmission in the County drops below the substantial level, the Public Health Director will recommend that the rule be suspended. Read the full rule here Version OptionsCOVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)Headline.
In addition:
Mecklenburg County Public Health urges everyone 12 years of age and older to get vaccinated.
Everyone should continue to wash their hands often with soap and water.
Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.
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Mecklenburg County’s COVID-19 Public Health Directive will expire Friday, Feb. 26 at 5:00 p.m. The Directive was announced and became effective January 12.
The decision follows the Governor’s announcement and decision to lift the statewide curfew and ease other COVID-19 restrictions outlined in Executive Order 195.
“Thanks to our community’s commitment to following the Directive and the prevention measures necessary to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19, our metrics have started to improve,” said Public Health Director Gibbie Harris. “While the number of cases has decreased and vaccine has become available, that does not mean we are out of the woods yet. Everyone must continue to practice the 3 Ws and avoid gatherings with individuals they do not live with to continue the improvement in metrics and keep our community healthy and safe.”
The end of the Directive means:
You should continue to practice the 3 Ws - wear a mask, wait 6 feet apart, wash your hands.
Limit gatherings with people outside your household until most people are vaccinated.
Quarantine and get tested if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or have symptoms of COVID-19.
Get the COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you.
More information about the COVID-19 vaccine is available at www.MeckNC.gov/COVID-19 or by calling the Public Health COVID-19 hotline at 980-314-9400.
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On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH) announced that MCPH will be opening additional appointments for the first three weeks of February for Groups 1 and 2 based on anticipated vaccine supply. Appointments will be available for scheduling beginning Jan. 21 at 8:30 a.m.
Earlier this month, Public Health updated its vaccination plan to align with new federal and state recommendations (as recommended by current guidelines). Because vaccine supplies are currently limited, the vaccine distribution is being rolled out in phases.
Group 1 includes healthcare workers with current in-person patient contact and long-term care staff and residents.
Group 2 includes anyone 65 years or older, regardless of health status or living situation.
Public Health is opening February appointments for the first dose of theCOVID-19 Vaccine for Groups 1 and 2 based on the anticipated vaccine supply.
Phone appointments may be made by calling 980-314-9400 and selecting Option 3. If you leave a message MCPH will attempt to return the call within 24-48 business hours.
If unable to secure an appointment right away, residents are encouraged to continue to check for updates. As more vaccines are made available, additional appointment times will be made available. Updates will continue to be made at MeckNC.gov/COVID-19.
MCPH wants to encourage residents ages 65+ to reach out to their primary care providers (if available) to discuss options for receiving the vaccine. Atrium Health and Novant Health are offering vaccines to eligible patients in Groups 1 and 2 by appointment.
MCPH COVID-19 Vaccine clinics are being held at held at Bojangles' Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28205. Appointments are required for all eligible recipients.
Mecklenburg County residents who need assistance with transportation to vaccine appointments, should contact the Mecklenburg Transportation System at: 980-314-7600.
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As the number of COVID-19 cases in Mecklenburg County continues to grow at an exponential rate – from an average of 100 cases per day in September, to an average of 900 cases per day in mid-January – Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris issued a specific directive for the people of Mecklenburg County for the next three weeks, beginning January 12, 2021. The Directive is effective immediately and will remain in effect for the next three weeks, until February 2, 2021.
The Directive instructs individuals in Mecklenburg County to take several immediate actions including (but not limited to):
Only leave your home for essential activities and remain at home between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless an exception as set forth in the Governor's Executive Order
Utilize full-virtual options for work, school and any other activity where in-person activity is not required.
Avoid leaving your home if you are over 65 or at high-risk for developing serious illness.
Avoid any non-essential travel.
Avoid gathering with individuals that you do not live with.
WEAR a cloth face covering, WAIT 6 feet apart and avoid close contact, and WASH your hands often or use hand sanitizer.
Quarantine and get tested if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or have symptoms of COVID-19.
Answer the call and participate in contact tracing to protect against further spread if you receive a call or text from Mecklenburg County Public Health.
Get a flu shot and get the get the COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you.
A full list of immediate actions individuals should take is available here.
More information about the COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County and the COVID-19 vaccine is available at www.MeckNC.gov/COVID-19 or by calling the Public Health COVID-19 hotline at 980-314-9400.
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On October 2, 2020, Mecklenburg County moved to Phase 3 with the rest of the State of North Carolina. The county plans to remain in Phase 3 for the remainder of Governor Cooper's executive orders.
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Mecklenburg County, in conjunction with the City of Charlotte and the towns of Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville, announced a joint proclamation with additional business restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions go into effect on Thursday, July 23, 2020 and will remain in effect while North Carolina remains in Phase Two of the state’s “Stay Safer at Home” Order that is currently effective until August 7, 2020. You may find the joint proclamation here.
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As of May 22, 2020 at 5 p.m. Mecklenburg County has entered Phase 2 of reopening with the rest of the State of North Carolina under Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 141.
Previous COVID-19 Updates from the Town of Davidson
COVID-19 Testing at MSC - First-come, first-served, walk-ups only
This testing facility is now closed.
Through a partnership with Mecklenburg County and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Rapid and PCR Testing are available in the Town of Davidson, at MSC Industrial Supply Company, 525 Harbour Place Dr, Davidson, NC 28036 (Parking Lot Only). This testing site, operated by United Providers of Health is scheduled to be open Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday from 10 am to 4pm. Call 919-701-6603 with questions. Please note the schedule is subject to change depending on need, weather, supply availability and staffing.
Anyone can be tested, with or without symptoms, including underinsured, undocumented and homeless individuals. Walk-ups only, no appointments, no identification, and no insurances are required. Residents are encouraged to register online https://upoh.org/covid-testing. Curbside testing will be available for those who are unable to leave their vehicle.
Please note that the testing center detailed here is not a town organized program. Individuals who need to be tested for COVID-19 should confirm details with United Providers of Health.
November 1, 2021 - Testing Available Through Community Partnerships
Rapid and PCR Testing will begin on November 1, 2021 at MSC Industrial Supply Company, 525 Harbour Place Dr, Davidson, NC 28036 (Parking Lot Only). This testing site will be open Monday, Tuesday and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (subject to change based on need and availability). Anyone can be tested, with or without symptoms, including underinsured, undocumented and homeless individuals. Walk-ups are accepted, no appointments, no identification, and no insurances are required. We encourage residents to register at www.upoh.org/covid-testing/ or call (800)701-1023. Curbside testing will be available for those who are unable to leave their vehicle.
September 3, 2021 - A Message from Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox
Town of Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox thanks the Davidson community for their support of public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 19, 2021 - Interim Mask Mandate Effective Immediately
The Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners met virtually tonight to discuss implementing an interim mask mandate until Mecklenburg County’s policy takes effect later this month on August 28, 2021. The board voted unanimously in favor of a temporary mandate for facial coverings in all public indoor settings that will take effect immediately as of Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The town mandate will remain in effect until Mecklenburg County’s health directive supersedes it later next week, at which point the Town of Davidson’s mandate expires.
Town of Davidson Moves to Virtual Meetings, Offers Virtual Public Comment
Given the current COVID-19 conditions in the broader community, the Town of Davidson has also decided to move to virtual Board of Commissioners and Advisory Board meetings. In accordance, the board will meet virtually for its next meeting on August 24, 2021, and video will be available on the town’s website and YouTube channel.
January 26, 2021- We're all in this together, Davidson!
October 2, 2020 - NC Moves to Phase 3 Today at 5pm
Earlier this week, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina will further ease restrictions and also continue implementing safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 in our state. Phase 3 becomes effective at 5pm today, October 2, 2020, and remains in effect until Friday, October 23, 2020 at 5pm. Both Governor Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, urged North Carolinians to stay vigilant, as the state's numbers are stable, but our position remains fragile.
Read the full press release from the Governor’s Office.
September 22, 2020 - Fall Town of Davidson Events Update
As we now enter a new season for 2020, the Town of Davidson continues to balance the evolving situation with COVID-19 with the desire to gather as a community for some of our favorite annual events. Until October 2, 2020, North Carolina remains in Phase 2.5 which limits outdoor gatherings to 50 people. This restriction, along with the unpredictability of COVID-19 and potential moves to subsequent phases, makes it impractical to plan mass gatherings for the next couple of months.
September 3, 2020- NC Moves into a Phase 2.5 on Friday, September 4 at 5:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, September 1, Governor Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), provided an update on the state’s data trends related to several COVID-19 key metrics. Due to encouraging stabilization of specific indicators over the last several weeks, Governor Cooper announced the state would be moving into a modified “Safer at Home” Phase 2.5 beginning this Friday, September 4, 2020 through October 2, 2020.
Read the full press release from the Governor’s Office.
August 7, 2020 - Town Manager Jamie Justice Provides Davidson COVID-19 Update
Davidson’s Town Manager Jamie Justice provides residents with a brief update on COVID-19 in light of Governor Cooper’s announcement earlier this week extending Phase 2 "Safer at Home" until mid-September.
For the latest, local health information about COVID-19, visit the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department website here.
For information about Davidson’s local businesses and the town COVID-19 efforts, please visit our website at townofdavidson.org.
July 22, 2020 - Davidson Adopts New Late-Night Alcohol Restrictions, Event Cancellations
Mecklenburg County, in conjunction with the City of Charlotte and the towns of Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville, announced a joint proclamation with additional business restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions go into effect tomorrow after it is posted on MeckNC.gov, and the towns’ websites. (HERE Version OptionsCOVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)Headline.) It will remain in effect while North Carolina remains in Phase Two of the state’s “Stay Safer at Home” Order that is currently effective until August 7, 2020.
Last week, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina would remain in Phase 2 of its reopening plan until at least August 7, 2020. During Phase 2, outdoor gatherings are still limited to 25 people. This restriction, along with the continued unpredictability and active community spread of COVID-19 in our area, makes it impractical to plan mass gatherings for the rest of the summer.
Accordingly, the Town of Davidson has canceled the following events:
All remaining Concerts on the Green and Concerts at the Circle:
August 2 - 20 Ride
August 15 - Chunky Daddy
August 23 - Gospelfest
September 6 - The Legacy Motown Revue
September 19 - L.A. Maybe
September 20 - The Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble
October 17 - Rusty Knox/Carolina Soul Band
The following events will also be canceled:
National Night Out - August 4
Davidson Connections- August 6
Davidson Connections - September 3
Several events, including board of commissioner meetings, advisory board meetings, public hearings, and community meetings, will continue to occur virtually. Information on these events will be posted at the Town of Davidson website at www.townofdavidson.org.
June 26, 2020 - North Carolina’s Phase 2 Safer at Home Extended, New requirement to wear face coverings added
On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 147 which outlines the extension of the North Carolina Safer at Home Phase 2 Order as well as additional measures to protect lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the continued increase in North Carolina’s daily case counts of COVID-19, the percent of positive COVID-19 tests, and the increase in hospitalizations for COVID-19, Phase 2 will remain in effect until Friday, July 17, 2020 at 5:00p.m. In addition to extending Phase 2, North Carolina Executive Order 147 issues new requirements to wear face coverings to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This requirement goes into effect today, Friday, June 26, 2020 at 5:00pm. Read the rest of the message here Version OptionsCOVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)Headline Version OptionsCOVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)Headline.
June 18, 2020 - A Message from Davidson’s Board of Commissioners
Dear Davidson Neighbors,
We know many of you have been watching the news over the last few weeks. While our attention has rightfully been turned to racial equity and the Black Lives Matter movement, we can’t forget that we are still in the midst of a nationwide pandemic with COVID-19. While the news from several other states is encouraging, unfortunately, the situation in North Carolina puts us among one of about twenty states with data trending in the wrong direction. Mecklenburg County is an area of concern for state and local health officials, and Davidson is most certainly included in that mix.
Here are a few things we’d like for you to remember:
PLEASE WEAR A MASK. There’s been a lot of debate and misinformation out there about the effectiveness of the use of masks, but health officials are still recommending that all individuals who can wear a mask do so in public when social distancing is not possible. It is also important to remember to keep six feet of distance between yourself and other individuals when in public, and wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer. The town has sponsored an awareness campaign reminding residents and visitors of the importance of wearing masks, placed decals on the ground to urge folks to physically distance, and will be installing hand sanitizer stations in high traffic areas around town.
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES. We’ve got to continue to support our local businesses. The town has added several new benches, tables with attached seating and umbrellas, and more trash and recycling bins. This will enable more residents to grab takeout from one of our great local restaurants and find a good spot to chow down while maintaining social distance and keeping our town clean. We hope you’ll make good use of it all.
BE RESILIENT: This remains a very tough situation for many of us, and we ask for your continued patience and resilience. We’re all doing our best to care for ourselves, our families, and each other. The most recent data shows that Davidson has 44 confirmed cases and 3 deaths, which cannot all be accounted for in congregate care facilities. COVID-19 is truly a crisis for our wider community. Please let us know if there’s a way we can provide support that we may not have already thought of by emailing board@townofdavidson.org.
Next week, Governor Cooper will likely make an announcement regarding the next phase for North Carolina. We expect this decision to be based on data and recommendations from health officials at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. As always, Davidson will continue to work closely with Mecklenburg County and the County’s Public Health Department, and we will make the best decisions we can to protect the health and safety of our town moving forward.
Best, Mayor Rusty Knox Commissioner Jane Campbell Commissioner Jim Fuller Commissioner Matthew Fort Commissioner Autumn Rierson-Michael Commissioner David Sitton
June 9, 2020- Town of Davidson Launches Significant Mask Wearing Effort to Support Public Health in Town
The Town of Davidson announces the launch of its public awareness campaign to encourage residents, business employees, and town visitors alike to wear masks and help protect the public health of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, the Davidson Board of Commissioners called a special meeting to discuss the town’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of this meeting, the board decided to strongly recommend that the public use masks in all spaces where social distancing is not possible. To support this effort, the town created a public awareness campaign which includes:
banners posted in public spaces to remind people of the three Ws (“wear, wait, wash”)
signage for storefront windows designating that the business requires both employees and customers to wear masks
decals to help depict proper social distancing spacing on Main Street, and
car magnets to encourage neighbors to wear masks for the safety of our entire town and all our residents.
May 22, 2020- North Carolina Enters Phase 2 of Reopening Today at 5pm, Safer at Home
Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 141 that outlines what is allowed in North Carolina under Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan. The Order moves North Carolina into a Safer at Home “Phase 2” of easing certain COVID-19 restrictions. The information is subject to change in light of new Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance and additional Executive Orders or local government declarations.
Phase 2 begins on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 5:00p.m. and remains in place until June 26, 2020, unless changed or cancelled.
The Order lifts the Stay at Home Order. However, it is important to stay home if you are sick.
While in public, people should wear a cloth face covering, practice social distancing by waiting six feet apart from others while in public, and wash their hands or use hand sanitizer.
High-risk individuals are urged to stay at home and travel only for absolutely essential purposes. The CDC defines high-risk individuals as:
People 65 years or older; and
People of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions, including: people who are immunocompromised or have chronic lung disease, moderate-to-severe asthma, serious heart conditions, severe obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis, or liver disease.
Town of Davidson’s Town Hall and other facilities remain closed to the public at this time.
May 20, 2020 - Town of Davidson Holds Special Meeting Discussing COVID-19 Response
INCREASING CONCERN
The Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners called a special meeting last night to discuss the town’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the threat of the novel coronavirus became apparent in our community, the Town of Davidson has been working under the umbrella of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management and Mecklenburg County Public Health to best address the crisis. At the end of April, Mecklenburg County and the six towns, including Davidson, shifted from the countywide Stay-at-Home Order to the North Carolina statewide Stay-at-Home Order. On May 8, 2020, the Town of Davidson moved to Phase 1 of reopening under Governor Cooper’s Executive Order, aligning Davidson and the rest of Mecklenburg County with the majority of the State of North Carolina.
With increasing concern about this course of action, the Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners spoke at length during their May 12, 2020 work session about the potential need to enact further restrictions within the town in order to best protect our community. Elected officials charged staff with researching a number of potential options that the board could choose to pursue if they decided to forge a different path from the rest of Mecklenburg County and/or the State of North Carolina. These options were presented and discussed last night at a special board of commissioners meeting called specifically for that purpose.
MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED; TOWN PLANS TO MOVE TO PHASE 2 WITH STATE
The Davidson Board of Commissioners decided to strongly recommend the use of masks by the public in all spaces where social distancing is not possible. The town will begin a public awareness campaign that will include signage posted in many public spaces around town and sharing the message digitally on social media and through the town’s website and email channels. The town board also requested that if businesses decide to require face coverings for employees and patrons, then they should post signage for public notification purposes. The town will also seek to make masks available for those who need them. More details about pick-up locations and their hours will be forthcoming.
As a reminder, whether you are wearing a face mask as encouraged or not, all individuals are also asked to observe social distancing as much as possible and wash their hands or use hand sanitizer often. This plea is to ensure the safety of our community.
At the meeting, the board of commissioners also indicated that Davidson will follow Mecklenburg County and the State of North Carolina in the move to Phase 2 as recommended by county and state health officials. Further steps will be taken within the Town of Davidson to ensure the health and safety of our residents as much as possible, such as the addition of hand sanitizer stations at various high traffic locations around town, providing businesses with signage to help their customers maintain the important physical distance that keeps the spread of COVID-19 down, and more. The board will continue to monitor the situation closely in order to advocate for the best interests concerning the health and safety of Davidson residents and businesses as the COVID-19 crisis continues.
May 8, 2020 - North Carolina Enters Phase 1 of Reopening Today at 5pm, Stay-at-Home Order Remains in Effect
Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 138 that outlines what is allowed in North Carolina under Phase 1 of the state’s reopening plan. The information is subject to change in light of new Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance and additional Executive Orders or local government declarations.
Phase 1 begins today, Friday, May 8, 2020 at 5:00p.m. and remains in place until 5:00p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2020.
The Stay-at-Home Order has not been lifted. People should continue to stay at home. Executive Order No. 138 increases the number of reasons people are allowed to leave. All North Carolina residents should continue to stay at home except for the purposes outlined in the order.
Anyone who is feeling sick should stay home and leave the house only to seek health care or for some other necessary reason.
COVID-19 is a highly contagious virus, and state officials will continue to monitor key metrics. COVID-19 spreads easily from person to person, especially indoors or if people come in close contact for more than ten minutes. All residents should continue to exercise extreme caution when in public.
Town of Davidson’s Town Hall and other facilities remain closed to the public during Phase 1.
May 5, 2020 - A Message from the Davidson Board of Commissioners
To the Davidson Community,
Last week, Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte and all six towns decided to transition from a county-wide Stay-at-Home Order to follow under Governor Cooper’s wider Stay-at-Home Order for the entire state of North Carolina. This change means a few more businesses in town are now able to offer curbside pickup as the definition of “essential businesses” has been slightly broadened. The transition to the state Stay-at-Home Order also allowed for tennis courts and parking lots at both Fisher Farm and Abersham Park to open at the end of last week.
We want to highlight just a few more important things as we move under the state’s order.
RESPECT THE ORDER: For those residents and businesses impacted by the transition to the state order, we are depending on you all to respect the guidance in this order. Please adhere to all restrictions from the state to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help the data keep trending in the right direction. Only through your responsible actions, and continued adherence to the Stay-at-Home Order by all residents, can we help move the needle toward a Phase I reopening.
BE PATIENT: We know this continues to be a difficult situation for most of you, but we ask for your continued patience. Be kind to yourselves and to each other. We know everyone is eager to return to normal, but we also all recognize “normal” is still a way off. In the interim, we can be smart and compassionate as we care for ourselves, our families and friends, our neighbors, our local businesses, and the community we love here in Davidson.
April 28, 2020 - Mecklenburg County Transitions to State Stay at Home Order
Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte and the six county towns, have agreed to follow the State of North Carolina’s Stay at Home Order starting April 30.
Mecklenburg’s Stay at Home Order began March 26 and is more restrictive than the state order regarding certain businesses—including car dealerships, landscaping services, real estate brokerage, and other businesses not considered essential.
April 22, 2020 - May Town of Davidson Events Canceled
As the situation continues to evolve with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Town of Davidson staff continue to work with Charlotte Mecklenburg Emergency Management on the current situation and also planning for the days and weeks ahead. Mecklenburg County shared last week that the County’s Stay at Home Order remains in effect until April 29, 2020 to match the Governor’s Executive Order 121 for the State of North Carolina.
Although the order is scheduled to conclude at the end of April, the unpredictability of COVID-19 makes it impractical to plan mass gatherings for the days and weeks immediately following the potential lifting of the order. Being mindful of the health and safety of the Davidson community as well as being respectful to our vendors, artists, musicians, and partners for the various town-wide events, the following events have been canceled:
Town Day/Bike Expo - May 2
Concert on the Green - May 3
Davidson Connections - May 7
Concert at the Circle - May 16
Heart-to-Heart Turkish Dinner - May 16
Concert on the Green - May 17
Tour de Trees - May 23
Town of Davidson staff remain dedicated to serving the community and will continue to look for ways to provide virtual engagement opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis. They are working on potentially rescheduling canceled events when possible and planning for the future.
April 20, 2020 - Davidson Businesses Thrive Online!
You all know local businesses are the heart of Davidson. They have been working hard over the last several weeks to be resourceful and continue to provide excellent service to the community and succeed during very difficult times. Read about a few things you might not have realized our businesses are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic here.
April 17, 2020 - Town of Davidson Stays Positive, Shares Love During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Town of Davidson has been sharing a lot of important information with you over the last several weeks with regards to COVID-19. Today, we thought we’d highlight some of the incredible stories YOU have shared with US over that same time – stories that have inspired us and warmed our hearts. Read all about them here.
April 16, 2020 - COVID-19 Updates for the Town of Davidson
As the situation continues to evolve with regards to COVID-19, we want to be sure to keep our community members in-the-know with the most current information for our area. Please take note of the three important updates below coming from Mecklenburg County and the State of North Carolina:
EXTENSION OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY STAY AT HOME ORDER
The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department is advising residents to use simple cloth face coverings when in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g. grocery stores and pharmacies) in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 and help people who may be transmitting the virus without knowing it.
Most importantly, wearing a cloth face mask does NOT change the importance of complying with the state’s Stay at Home Order.
This week, Governor Cooper issued Executive Order 131 which offers clear requirements that essential businesses must implement in order to safeguard the health of customers and employees. Some of the directives include:
Setting limits of how many people can be in a store at one time, 5 people per 1,000 square feet of retail space or 20% of fire marshal posted occupancy limits
Marking six feet of distance in areas where people gather, such as checkout lines
Requiring specific cleaning measures for retail stores
April 14, 2020 - A Message from Mayor Rusty Knox about COVID-19
Earlier this morning, Mayor Rusty Knox filmed this video and shared a few things he and the Davidson Board of Commissioners would like you all to keep in mind during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 8, 2020 - Mecklenburg County Closes Parking Lots for County Parks
Mecklenburg County Commissioners announced last night, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, that park gates will be closed to all vehicles except bicycles. This closes all parking lots and auto traffic to these facilities effective today, April 8, 2020.
In Davidson, this closure affects both Fisher Farm Park and Abersham Park and closes the parking lots for both parks. All County parks remain open to the public for foot and bicycle traffic. Any cars parked illegally in closed lots or near the entrance to the parks will be towed.
Thank you for following these rules to help keep our community safe!
April 6, 2020 - Virtual Recreation Center is Now Open!
Running out of creative ways to spend your time at home? The Town of Davidson’s Parks and Recreation staff has compiled a list of suggestions for all ages, dubbed its Virtual Recreation Center, available here Version OptionsCOVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)Headline. We are committed to ensuring that our resilient community members have resources to maintain healthy lives, grow meaningful relationships and continue to have extraordinary experiences.
We plan to update the page regularly with new links, so if you have a favorite site or an interactive video, send it to us at dpr@townofdavidson.org.
April 3, 2020 - Town of Davidson Fire Department Thanks YOU
As we’re now just over a week into the Stay at Home Order, Town of Davidson Fire Chief Bo Fitzgerald took a moment to thank town residents for their support during the COVID-19 pandemic and expresses his appreciation for folks staying at home. He notes it has made a true difference for first responders in our community!
March 31, 2020 - Help Recognize Our Gnome Town Heroes
The Town of Davidson recognizes that many residents want to help our local businesses in any way they can. Many of you continue to purchase take out from our restaurants and shop online from our retailers. All of our businesses are grateful for the support from our residents!
Our local businesses are focused on keeping their virtual doors open, and we are working to get them the support that they need, including funding available from the Small Business Administration and through the CARES Act. When the town asked our businesses if they needed anything, their collective response was, “no, thank you, but how can we help the community?” That’s not something you expect from every group of local business owners, but it’s something for which we are so thankful here in Davidson. Our businesses truly prioritize and value our community so deeply. In turn, we hope we can count on you to help us show them how much we appreciate them.
March 30, 2020 - An Update from Town Manager Jamie Justice
All,
It’s been a rough few weeks for everyone within the Town of Davidson community. We’ve faced new challenges together as we’ve moved through various responses to the coronavirus global pandemic – most recently moving to a Stay at Home order in Mecklenburg County that affects all Town of Davidson residents, followed at the end of last week with the announcement from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper that issued a Stay at Home Order for the entire state.
You’ve been receiving regular updates from the town as well as our elected officials about how we are handling this crisis at the local level. As the Town Manager, I can tell you I am extremely proud of how we have all been working together to ensure the health and safety of our community. It has also been particularly heartening to see the flurry of positivity going on in neighborhoods and in support of local businesses – this is not surprising for Davidson in the least, but still so good to see.
As the board noted in their last communication with you all, the team here has been working diligently to determine a path forward as appropriate for necessary town business, and I’d like to provide an update to that effect.
March 27, 2020- A Note from Mayor Rusty Knox and the Davidson Board of Commissioners
To the Davidson Community,
Yesterday, all of our cell phones simultaneously sounded at 7:50 a.m. The Stay at Home Order was about to take effect within Mecklenburg County, including those of us in the Town of Davidson. The COVID-19 pandemic is something that none of us expected to face while in office, or even in our lifetimes, but we can all agree these are unprecedented times.
Lucky for us, Davidson is a community unlike any other. If any town can (figuratively!) come together to meet a challenge head on, it’s Davidson.
March 24, 2020 - Mecklenburg County Issues Stay at Home Order
Mecklenburg County has issued a Stay at Home Order beginning Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. in order to further combat the spread of COVID-19 in our community. This order directs all Mecklenburg County, including all Town of Davidson residents living in both Mecklenburg and Iredell Counties, to shelter at home and limit movements outside of their homes beyond essential needs. This order is valid through April 16, 2020 but will be regularly reviewed and evaluated and may be revised, amended, or extended accordingly, based upon recommendations by the Mecklenburg County Public Health Director and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management.
Davidson Event Cancellations and Parks & Recreation Facilities
As a part of this order, the Town of Davidson will be closing all active recreation features including basketball courts, playgrounds and tennis courts.
Additionally, with the new order in effect and the Governor’s order, the following events have been canceled or postponed. Please visit the Town of Davidson website at townofdavidson.org for more information about potential reschedule dates when that information becomes available.
All April Parks & Recreation Programming
Concerts at the Circle: Rusty Knox Band – April 18
Gallery Crawl – April 24
Earth Day 50th Anniversary Festival - April 25
Art on the Green – April 25 and 26
Town of Davidson Police and Fire departments will continue normal operations. Public Works will continue to work with a limited crew. All other departments will be working remotely.
Town staff are currently working through a plan to conduct Board of Commissioners and Advisory Board meetings remotely that complies with the open meetings law. . More information will be provided as it becomes available.
There are no changes to the WastePro schedule for trash and recycling pick-up. Any adjustments will be communicated.
March 23, 2020 - Town of Davidson State of Emergency
Today, March 23, 2020, Mayor Rusty Knox signed a Proclamation of a State of Emergency in the Town of Davidson. You can view the full proclamation here.
March 19, 2020 - A Note from Mayor Rusty Knox
Friends, Neighbors, Davidson Family,
I think we all recognize that we live in a special place. Davidson is best when it’s time to pull together. This time – the ask is tough, though. How do you come together when you’re asked to maintain social distance, when you’re asked to work from home, schools are closed, businesses shutter, and nothing feels normal?
We do what we’ve always done. It just might look a little different this time.
March 17, 2020 - Town of Davidson Closes Town Buildings, Including Town Hall, to Public
With the ever-evolving guidance regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Town of Davidson has decided to make the proactive decision to close town buildings, including town hall, to the public to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19 in our community effective immediately.
March 16, 2020 - Town of Davidson Community Rallies to Support Local Businesses
Many Davidson retailers are offering specials and curbside pick-up during the next few weeks. Please consider supporting our local businesses by calling in to place orders and pick up in one of the conveniently marked parking spaces for pick-up.
See the full, and updated list, of local businesses offering curbside pick up, as well as those who have temporarily closed, here.
March 16, 2020 - Upcoming Events Canceled
Based upon recommendations from the Mecklenburg County Public Health limiting gatherings to no more than 50 people, the town is taking the following actions:
Town Parks & Recreation programming and Civics 101 class will be suspended until further notice.
Staff who can work remotely are being encouraged to do so.
First responders remain ready and prepared to serve the public, following all recommended procedures and protocols.
The following town events will be canceled and rescheduled for later dates when possible:
Board of Commissioners and Advisory Boards
Livability Board Meeting – March 17 at 7pm at Davidson Town Hall Design Review Board Meeting – March 18 at 7pm at Davidson Town Hall Board of Commissioners Meeting – March 24 at 6pm at Davidson Town Hall Board of Commissioners Q&A – March 26 at 6:30pm at The Linden Planning Board Meeting - March 30 at 7pm at Davidson Town Hall
Community Events
Arbor Day Celebration – March 20 at 11am at Parks and Recreation 2nd Annual Mark Swaney Scholarship Basketball Game – March 20 at 4pm at Community School of Davidson 251 South Street Public Input Session – March 31 at 6pm at Ada Jenkins Center Davidson Connections – April 2 at 9am at Homewood Suites Beaty Park Volunteer Work Day – April 4 at Beaty Park
Davidson College will be fully in-person for the fall 2021 semester- working, teaching, and learning. 90% of students are fully vaccinated, and the college anticipates that number to increase.
For all the college's most current COVID information as they begin the school year, please click HERE.
