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New Series: Give Work a Chance
An interview with a member of the leadership team at NUCOR offers more insight into their employment needs.
North Davidson Public Library to host a financial planning program for women
The North Davidson Public Library will host a financial planning program for women on Thursday, January 19th at 6 p.m. The program, titled, “Invest in Yourself” will inform participants how to use the resources such as retirement savings or a 401(k).
Hiring Event: Ashley Furniture at the Goodwill Career Center
Looking for work in the furniture industry? We'll be hosting Ashley Furniture at the Goodwill Career Center at 719 West Center St., Lexington, on Jan. 3, 17, and 31.
DDCC Small Business Center: Tips for starting a business in 2023
Starting a business? Have an idea you believe is market ready? Congratulations! You are ready to take your first step in business ownership, namely determining the feasibility of your product and/or service and then preparing your business plan.
Thomasville Tourism offers text updates for events
Don't miss out on events happening in Thomasville! Text "TVILLEEVENTS" to 888777 to subscribe to messages regarding events near you.
Lou Lou's restaurant owners awaken by chilling concerns
Ice and damage to kitchen equipment caused the restaurant to close until further notice.
#DLYearInReview: Business 2022
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Leadership Davidson County accepts applications for 33rd year
Leadership Davidson County is accepting applications at either the Thomasville or Lexington Chamber office between now and January 27th.
Thomasville City Council to discuss road closure and city manager contract
CITY OF THOMASVILLE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday, December 19, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
Infrastructure funds to build a new emergency response and public health facility
Davidson-Davie Community College received $15.2 million in state capital and infrastructure funds to build a new emergency response and public health facility. These funds were part of the allocations of the state budget passed in November 2021.
Airport Authority: Special called meeting Dec 13th
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.12 (b)(2) public notice is hereby given that the Executive
Committee of the Davidson County Airport Authority will meet on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at
4:00 p.m. at the law office of Brinkley Walser Stoner, PLLC located at 10 Lsb Plaza, Lexington, NC
27292 for a special meeting.
Thomasville Christmas Parade promises to be the biggest and best one yet
This year’s Thomasville Christmas Parade promises to be the biggest and best one yet! Saturday December 10 th at 11:00AM you will find the streets of this Historic Downtown full of Christmas Cheer!
AK's Column: Support pet adoptions with Pig City Books
Thanks to Pig City books, we have a local opportunity to support rehomed and fostered pets on Saturday, Dec 17th from 12 pm to 3 pm.
Opinion: 2022 - the year of the MegaBoom Job Explosion for NC
As we say good-bye to 2022 and usher in 2023, we need to get more folks in Davidson County and the Triad to realize the opportunities and potential available by the growth underway at existing employers and from the explosion of future jobs announced in 2022.
Job fair planned for laid-off United Furniture workers
United Furniture abruptly closed Triad plants. NCWorks and DavidsonWorks of Davidson County are hosting a job and resource fair Wednesday morning in response to recent abrupt layoffs by United Furniture in the Triad, including an upholstery plant in Lexington and a warehouse in Linwood.
NDMS teams up with Pig City Books for book store for adults
The NDMS Book Fair for Grown-Ups with Pig City Books is open. You may stop by the media center December 5-8, 7:45-2:45 or shop from home using a digital catalog 20% of the book purchase price will go directly to the NDMS Media Center.
DDAC announces board appointments
The Davidson-Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) announced it has appointed its inaugural board of directors, along with its approval as an incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit by the Internal Revenue Service.
Paxton Media Group acquiring The Dispatch
Paxton Media Group is acquiring six newspapers in North Carolina from Gannett Co., Inc. The titles include Lexington Dispatch, the Asheboro Courier-Tribune, the Burlington Times-News, the Kinston Free Press, the New Bern Sun Journal, and The Daily News of Jacksonville.
Opinion: Workforce Development - Transitioning athletes to techletes
It disappoints me to see all of those dreamers on American Idol say I sing because it's my passion and they will never make what they could make in advanced manufacturing careers nor the social impact. Pop culture doesn't celebrate these critical manufacturing job our society depends on.