All in Veterans
As part of Davidson Local’s Veterans Day reflections, Publisher Antionette Kerr shares a personal remembrance of her father, Floyd Alexander Kerr Jr., a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean War and helped build homes across Davidson County.
The Davidson County Veteran Services Office is proud to serve the brave men and women of our community who wore the uniform of the United States Armed Forces.
As remember more than the ones we’ve lost. Let’s also stand by the veterans who are still with us and need support. Let’s talk about mental health. Let’s check in on our neighbors who served. Let’s make sure they know they’re not alone.
What began as a local tradition has become a regional gathering of veterans, families, and citizens, centered around solemn ceremonies, a historic parade, and events that highlight both the cost of war and the strength of community. With its close ties to the North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Thomasville offers more than a celebration—it offers a place of meaning.
Through a partnership with Purple Heart Homes, Carroll Dornhecker. Jr. of Lexington was selected and approved as the recipient for the roof replacement.
Rick Johnson, (USAF Retired) Director of Veteran Services Davidson County Government Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of the men and women who have served in the United States military
Each year we come together as a nation on Veterans Day to honor and celebrate the hundreds of thousands of brave Americans who have served our country in uniform. Davidson County is joining our colleagues across the nation in launching Operation Green Light for Veterans.
North Carolina will celebrate “Employ A Veteran Week" November 11th through 15th and a variety of events before and during that week will help connect veterans to jobs and other services, Governor Roy Cooper recently announced.
Local veterans will benefit from a new pro bono law clinic at High Point University.
Help for veterans is available. V4L is hosting their 5th Annual Community Roundtable at the Davidson County Fire Rescue Squad located at 115 West 9th Avenue in Lexington, on June 8th from 1 p.m. until 3 pm.
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, on Memorial Day we recognize and recall the countless military service members that gave their lives defending our freedoms. Here are lots of events to fill your Memorial Day social calendar.
Join Thomasville, NC for the largest Memorial Day Parade in the Southeast, held in Downtown Thomasville on May 27th at 9:00 a.m.
VA announced that all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military while at home or abroad will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care beginning March 5, 2024.
Military ID Card renewals are now available online.
While the image of a hero in uniform often evokes respect and admiration, the plight of homeless veterans remains an invisible, yet pressing, issue within our communities.
Students at Lexington Middle School will be offered a future after-school program designed to grow their bodies and maturity levels by working with award-winning community leader, Steven Matthews.
Military service honored on Veterans Day.
Operation Green Light is an initiative to raise awareness about the service of veterans and their families.
The marker commemorating Sink will be unveiled in Lexington Saturday, Nov. 11. on the square at 3 N. Main St at 2:00 pm. Historical data for the marker took more than a year of collection by descendant Steve Smith and historian Don Phelps. {Contributed Photo}
Our newsletter is arriving to you on the day before Veteran's Day, which happens to be the birthday of the U.S. Marines as well! North Carolina is honoring veterans on Friday, with all state employees having the day off. Our nation recognizes Veteran's Day on November 11th to signify the importance of veterans' contributions to our country. I hope you enjoy reading about the history of Veteran's Day.
