Davidson residents who drive, walk or bike along Concord Road have encountered a startling odor in recent weeks between Thompson Street and Grey Road. What is it? We’re sorry to report that it’s just what you probably thought it was if you’ve passed by. But good news: Help is on the way.
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Ugh, what’s that awful smell on Concord Road?
Posted on 07 September 2010.
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CharMeck Utilities starts study of new rate structure
Posted on 02 September 2010.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities has appointed a Rate Study Stakeholder Advisory Group and is planning a series of public meetings beginning this month as it studies alternatives to the current water and sewer rate structure.
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Reminder: Tax bill now adds solid waste fee
Posted on 26 August 2010.
Updated 12:07 p.m.
Property tax bills are going out this week, and the town of Davidson is reminding residents that they’ll see a new fee for collecting recyclables and other solid waste.
Davidson’s Town Board approved plans to charge the fee when it adopted the town budget in June. It approved the actual fee schedule at its July 13 meeting. (See fees below). The property tax rate is unchanged this year. Read the full story
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Amid dry weather, drought watch declared for area
Posted on 12 August 2010.
The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group on Thursday issued a drought watch for the Catawba-Wateree River Basin of North and South Carolina, blaming this summer’s hot, dry weather for declining reservoir levels and stream flows.
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Town supports county renewable energy venture
Posted on 27 July 2010.
By KAREN CIMINO WILSON
DavidsonNews.net
A company called ReVenture wants to change the way communities across the country deal with waste, starting with plans for a renewable energy business park on 667 acres on the Catawba River in northwest Mecklenburg County. In approving changes in the county solid waste management plan this month, the town has thrown its support behind the idea.
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Lake Cornelius gets OK from water quality officials
Posted on 22 July 2010.
Mecklenburg County water quality officials on Thursday lifted a ban on swimming in Lake Cornelius, after new test results showed no lingering effects from a sewage spill in Davidson Monday. Meanwhile, another spill was reported Monday into Lake Norman near the Peninsula neighborhood.
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Sewage spill prompts Lake Cornelius swimming ban
Posted on 20 July 2010.
Updated 4:31 p.m.
Mecklenburg County officials on Monday afternoon issued a swimming ban for Lake Cornelius after sewage leaked from a lift station on Peninsula Drive, in the Exit 30 area of Davidson. The leak forced cancellation of some programs at Lake Norman YMCA. Read the full story
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Are you on the town’s phone list?
Posted on 15 July 2010.
After many residents didn’t get calls during last Friday’s damaging storm, the town is urging us to add mobile phone numbers to its automated phone call system. Also below, Lillian Smith has been appointed the new town clerk. The town has issued a reminder about the local prohibition on door-to-door sales. And we’ve heard a report this week about horseback riders at Fisher Farm Park. Is it legal?
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