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In Memoriam: Nancy Overcash Blackwell
NEWS By Yolanda Gilliam - originally published on the college's In Memoriam page Nancy Overcash Blackwell, 91, formerly of Davidson, North Carolina and widow of Herbert Hoover Blackwell, passed away Saturday morning, January 9, 2021, at the Oaks at Pooler....
Men’s Tennis Falls to Furman in Season Opener
SPORTS DAVIDSON, N.C. -- The Davidson College men's tennis team fell to the Furman Paladins 5-2 on Saturday in the Wildcats' first contest of the 2021 season. The 'Cats dropped the doubles point to Furman, but junior Sam Kavarana and freshman Maxwell...
Wildcat Wrestling Splits Season-Opening Duals
SPORTS BOONE, N.C. – Davidson wrestling split their season opening tri-meet at Appalachian State, opening the year with a dual win over Southern Conference newcomer Bellarmine, 27-16, before falling to Preseason favorite App State, 38-0, Sunday afternoon at...
‘Cats Care: Women’s Basketball Launches Social Awareness Campaign
SPORTS DAVIDSON, N.C. -- While the Davidson women's basketball team has its sights set on an Atlantic 10 championship, the Wildcats are also hoping to make a broader impact within their community this year. For the remainder of the season, the program will be...
Men’s Basketball Hosts Fordham for Wednesday Matinee
NEWS DAVIDSON WILDCATS (8-5, 4-2 ATLANTIC 10)Head Coach: Bob McKillop (Hofstra, 1972)Career Record: 602-369 (32nd season), Record at Davidson: Same FORDHAM RAMS (1-5, 1-5 ATLANTIC 10)Head Coach: Jeff Neubauer (La Salle, 1993)Career Record: 249-236 (16th...
Retired Davidson Fire Chief Bo Fitzgerald Awarded Top Honor in NC The Order of the Long Leaf Pine
NEWS The Town of Davidson is proud to announce that Retired Fire Chief Reuben "Bo" Fitzgerald has been awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the most prestigious awards presented at the discretion of the Governor of North Carolina. Originating in...
Editors’ Choice: Happy New Year
NEWS There’s nothing more clever or artful than a simple, sincere, and humble Thank You. And that is our Editors’ Choice today. More than three-score News of Davidson readers took the time to support us with a gift during an otherwise difficult year. Most...
The Town’s MLK Day Celebration
NEWS Truth: There were multiple options for a virtual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so the Town of Davidson’s video may not have been at the top of your list. Civic loyalty and journalistic duty won out for us. We clicked on the link and are...
Tony Abbott: A Community Celebration of Life!
NEWS A Community Celebration Honoring Tony Abbott will be held virtually on January 27 at 7:00 p.m. Tony Abbott contributed a great deal to our communities. Davidson College, DavidsonLearns, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Davidson Community Players,...
Honoring and Remembering the Victims of COVID -Tuesday Evening, January 19
NEWS Tuesday evening you are invited to turn on your porch lights at sunset for COVID-safe community initiative in Davidson. Members of the community are joining the nation-wide event to honor the victims of COVID. Sunset is at 5:38 p.m. You might hear some...
Statement from NAACP Regarding Recent Social Media Posts
NEWS Washington, DC (January 13th, 2021) – In recent days, several social media platforms have posted statements purporting that the NAACP has received information about white nationalists groups initiations during the weekend after the election, and...
Davidson Community Foundation Awards Third Round of COVID Emergency Grants: Seeks Community Support for Neighbors Experiencing Ongoing Crisis
NEWS In response to ongoing critical needs among our neighbors for housing, utility, and food support, Davidson Community Foundation (DCF) has awarded a third round of COVID Emergency Grants to five local non-profit partners. Since May 2020, DCF has awarded nearly...
Our Conversation with Coach Bob McKilllop
SPORTS A little less than weeks ago, Coach Bob McKillop hit a monumental mark in college coaching – 600 wins, and specifically – 600 wins at one school. We asked Coach McKillop to help us give a more personal take on this – above and beyond the press release...
Davidson College Farm Feeds Neighbors in Need
STORIES FROM DAVIDSON COLLEGE As COVID-19 emptied Davidson College’s dining halls last spring, FEEDNC experienced an extraordinary surge in suddenly jobless people needing help. The Davidson College Farm offered its harvests—a fresh, healthy lifeline for the...
Put Yourself in a Seat in Belk Arena – Check Out this COVID-safe Option
SPORTS You have likely seen it in other televised or live-streamed games -- arena and stadium seats filled by fan cutouts instead of fans. The Davidson Wildcats are now offering "Davidson Basketball - Virtual Minipacks." Davidson Basketball is excited to offer...
Reminder: Burney Community Service Award Nominations Open
TOWN INFORMATION The Jack Burney Award honors G. Jackson Burney and those who improve the Davidson community through unselfish service over a lifetime. Read more about the history of G. Jackson Burney and how the award came into being here. Nominations The...
Rep. Alma Adams Announces “Virtual Community Swearing-in Ceremony and Address”
NEWS Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced a "Virtual Community Swearing-in Ceremony and Address" event to be held on Thursday, January 28 at 6:00 PM. The event will last approximately 30 minutes and include a video presentation on the...
Wildcats Launch New Gameday Fan Experience App
SPORTS DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson College Athletics recently announced a new mobile app for Wildcat fans. Developed in partnership with From Now On, the Davidson Gameday app will feature team information, video streaming and fan guides. The new app will also feature...
Wildcat Wrestling Looking to Take Another Step Forward in 2021
SPORTS DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson wrestling hopes to build off a strong showing at the 2020 Southern Conference Championship when they return to the mat for a conference-only and condensed schedule in 2021. THE LONE SENIORNorth Carolina native Will Baldwin is...
Governor Names Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary
BECAUSE YOU SERVED Governor Roy Cooper has named retired Lieutenant General Walter Gaskin to lead the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “After a career at the highest levels of the United States Marine Corps, Walter Gaskin understands well...
