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Crowd listens to an NCDOT consultant as he talks about the Potts-Sloan-Beaty road project at Ada Jenkins Center.

NCDOT meeting addresses concerns about asbestos, traffic in Davidson’s Potts-Sloan-Beaty project

December 9, 2025

NCDOT officials say asbestos cleanup will by the end of this week or early next week on the planned Potts Street-Sloan Street connector, in Davidson’s west side neighborhood. The cleanup should take about a month, officials told about 50 people at a community meeting at Ada Jenkins Center Monday night. … More NCDOT meeting addresses concerns about asbestos, traffic in Davidson’s Potts-Sloan-Beaty project

The former Davidson IB school on South Street in Davidson could become town offices under a plan being considered by the Davidson Town Board. (David Boraks photo)

Davidson considers former IB school for town offices; Nov. referendum possible

July 22, 2018

As the Town of Davidson has grown, so have the police and fire departments and the rest of the town staff. That’s putting a squeeze on space at Town Hall. Town leaders now are proposing to solve that problem by taking over the former Davidson IB School on South Street for town offices and expanding … More Davidson considers former IB school for town offices; Nov. referendum possible

Shops, apartments and offices proposed for S. Main St. Davidson

January 28, 2018

Apartments, offices and shops are proposed for several vacant lots along South Main Street in Davidson, where the car wash and Alexander trucking used to be. It’s across from South Main Square.

Citizens lined up to vote at Town Hall on election night a few years back. (David Boraks photo)

Davidson friends: Time to vote on mayor, Town Board and bonds

October 23, 2017

Early voting has started in the Davidson town board and mayoral election – as well as on three town infrastructure bond questions.

Davidson Election: 3-way race for mayor; 2 commissioners step down

July 21, 2017

Election filing is over. Davidson Mayor John Woods faces challenges from former commissioner Laurie Venzon and local musician/real estate agent Rusty Knox. Meanwhile, interesting developments in the town board election: Commissioners Beth Cashion and Brian Jenest aren’t running again.

Mowing lawns in white suits, as Davidson asbestos cleanup gets underway |WFAE

April 19, 2017

There was a strange sight in Davidson a few weeks ago – workers in white suits mowing lawns. It’s part of a $3 million asbestos cleanup by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at about 20 homes and other properties around an old mill. The asbestos came from the old Carolina Asbestos factory, which operated nearby from … More Mowing lawns in white suits, as Davidson asbestos cleanup gets underway |WFAE

St. Alban’s Neighborhood Artists Exhibit at Davidson Town Hall

April 4, 2017

A group of artists from Davidson’s St. Alban’s Neighborhood Artists are showing their work in the atrium gallery at the Davidson Town Hall through May 12, 2017. A reception is planned tonight (Tuesday, April 4) from 6 to 7:30, where visitors can meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.

Davidson mill redevelopment unearths asbestos, old tensions | WFAE

January 18, 2017

I’ve been spending time in recent weeks talking to people about the Metrolina Warehouse in Davidson, which lies between downtown and the West Side. A new redevelopment plan – a four-story building with 183 apartments – is farther along than any in the 24 years since I’ve lived in Davidson. But there’s still the problem … More Davidson mill redevelopment unearths asbestos, old tensions | WFAE

Jeanne Miller to retire as Davidson police chief

December 14, 2016

Town of Davidson press release Davidson Police Chief Jeanne Miller announced that she will retire as the police chief for the Town of Davidson by June 30, 2017. She has served our town for over 11 years. “Since Leamon Brice hired me in November of 2005, it has been an honor and a privilege to … More Jeanne Miller to retire as Davidson police chief

At Davidson Town Hall: Photos by Heather Hanson

August 26, 2016

Color and black and white photographs by Heather Hanson of Davidson are on display through mid-October in the lobby of Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. Davidson.