Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: SEC contender is coming to play at Davidson this December
And check out HS Football JV @ North Stanly on the Davidson Patch calendar

Good day Davidson! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- SEC contender is coming to play at Davidson this December
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A drenching t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
- Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Nonconference Games Announced (vucommodores.com) — Vanderbilt women's basketball has released its 2026–27 nonconference schedule, including a Dec. 9 road game at Davidson that will bring a high-profile SEC opponent to town. The Commodores, fresh off a Sweet 16 run, will face Davidson as their lone nonconference true road test. Local fans can look forward to a marquee matchup and a rare home visit from a nationally ranked program.
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📸 Around Davidson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Davidson
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- HS Football JV @ North Stanly
Community School of Davidson Davidson, NC 28036
6:30 pm - HS Football V week 1 vs North Stanly
Community School of Davidson Spartan Park 13828 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville
7:00 pm - Craig Smith's "Get Connected" Parent Sessions (morning session)
Community School of Davidson HS Blackbox
8:30 am - Board of Commissioners Meeting →
Davidson Calendar, Davidson Town Hall and Community Center - Council 251 South Street, Davidson
6:00 pm - Craig Smith's "Get Connected" Parent Sessions (evening session)
Community School of Davidson HS Blackbox
6:30 pm - Ice Cream Social
Davidson Village Network 417 Windward Dr, Davidson, NC 28036
1:00 pm - HS Football V week 2 @ South Meck
Community School of Davidson 8900 Park Rd, Charlotte
7:00 pm - Heart of the Community Blood Drive →
Davidson Calendar, Gethsemane Baptist Church of Lake Norman 565 Jetton Street, Davidson
10:00 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
📣 Davidson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Historic Preservation Commission →
Lincoln County Calendar, 115 West Main Street, Lincolnton
4:00 pm - Virtual Author Talk with G. Neri →
Rowan County Calendar
7:00 pm - Bachata on the Square →
Lincoln County Calendar, 1 Court Square, Lincolnton
7:00 pm - Primal Brewery Huntersville →
Primal Brewery Huntersville, 16432 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone recently had a laundry room upgrade?
Looking to remove our two wire shelves for two heavy duty shelves (Nextdoor Waterford)
- The Dignify Solutions, LLC posted a job opening for Delivery Manager -Columbus, IN/Davidson, NC in Davidson. Apply here.
- Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Future Opening: Overnight Custodian - Part Time Weekend / Fri - Sat: 12a - 6a in Cornelius. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davidson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cornelius
- What's Your Budget? $3.7 million to $3.9 million (corneliustoday.com)
- Fines Upped for Sewage Spills; Herron Honored (corneliustoday.com)
- Cornelius board backs Lake Norman developer's $20M 'English countryside' inn (charlotteobserver.com)
Huntersville
- Huntersville among the 50 best places to live in the country, US News says (charlotteobserver.com)
Ok Davidson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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