Several citizens, including members of a local fraternal order of police chapter, spoke out against a recent statement by Davidson County Board of Commissioners Chairman Todd Yates.
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County Commissioners deny zoning request, public notice questioned
The Davidson County Commissioners denied rezoning 358 acres in Southmont from residential agriculture, single-family residential to community recreational during its meeting on Monday.
Law enforcement group battles with county leadership regarding a recent statement
We urge our County leaders to speak carefully and respectfully when making public comparisons about risk, especially when discussing the lives and sacrifices of officers who put themselves between the public and danger every single day. Public service comes in many forms—but not all service carries the same burden of being both protector and target.
County Commissioners expand social worker positions
The Davidson County Commissioners approved adding six new social worker and related positions in the Department of Social Services in anticipation of an increase in case loads this year.
County Commissioners hold a heated debate regarding AI School Safety funds
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday ended abruptly after a heated exchange over a proposed pilot program to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve school safety.
Economic development: Local leaders share perspectives on progress, rumors, relationships
Have the city of Lexington and Davidson County reached a turning point?
Commissioners approve veterans: Operation Green Light
The mission is to show support for Veterans of all military conflicts, with a special emphasis on the Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as raise awareness about the challenges faced by many Veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist Veterans and their families.
Commissioner candidates get candid at forum
On Monday evening, May 2, the Lexington Area, Thomasville and Northern Davidson County Chambers of Commerce & Davidson Local hosted a forum for Davidson County Board of Commissioner candidates at Davidson-Davie Community College’s Reich Auditorium.
County commissioner candidates answer questions at forum
Local chambers of commerce and Davidson Local hosted a forum for county commissioner candidates Monday evening.
Commissioners approve zoning request despite concerns
On January 24, the Davidson County Commissioners held their second meeting of 2022.
Political Opinion: Public Servants
Political Opinion: As we all know the main race coming up in 2022 are local elections, the main one will be for County Commissioner. At the top of the list is maintaining Constitutionality at the local level. Most have a particular view that the Constitution only encompasses that which they are in favor of. Truth is that it was written to include all, only a couple of Articles and Bill of Rights are specifically addressed to the citizen.
Commissioners unanimously support 'Heartbeat Bill," confirm opioid settlement compensation
On November 23, the Davidson County Commissioners held the second of their bimonthly meetings for November.
Political Ad: Lt. Governor Mark Robinson endorses Commissioner Chris Elliott
Political Ad: Lt. Governor endorses Commissioner Chris Elliott.
Commissioners disagree on health department spending
On Tuesday, September 15, the Davidson County Commissioners held one of their two monthly meetings.