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According to the petition: “Animal Control Officers are often hindered by “vague & non-existent laws” they need in order to do their job properly for the animals in the community. Each city and county has the right to implement their own ordinances, while following our state animal welfare laws as well.”
Leadership Davidson County is accepting applications at either the Thomasville or Lexington Chamber office between now and January 27th.
Davidson County’s District 22 B courtroom has been named in honor of Judge Mark Klass. The senior judge was celebrated by family, friends and colleagues.
The City of Lexington needs your help choosing a winner for our Community Choice category. Please leave a comment or reaction on the picture that is your favorite.
Join us for the freezin’ for a reason Polar Plunge presented by Davidson Prison Ministry to raise funds for Chaplaincy services and ministry programs for the 258 men at Davidson Correctional Center in Lexington, NC.
Looking for something for your kids to do on December 27th, 28th, and 29th from 7:30AM-12:30PM?
On December 8, 2022, members of the Davidson County Fraternal Order of Police(FOP) Lodge #97 conducted its “Christmas Toys For Stoner-Thomas School Event,” by delivering 97 Christmas gift bags to these wonderful children and adults at this school. The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, the Thomasville Police Department, and the Lexington Police Department assisted with the delivery of the gift bags.
More than sixty guests gathered for the first annual Johnny Leroy “Lee Lee” Dawkins Scholarship “Where Are They Now” program on Sunday, December 11 at Lexington’s Edward C. Smith Civic Center. The event and silent auction served as a fundraiser for the scholarship fund that began 11 years ago after Johnny Leroy Dawkins Jr. was tragically killed in gun violence.
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!
Visit Light of the World Church’s Winter Wonderland Festival of Lights.
This year will feature free entertainment for the kids including face paintings and balloon animals, located at the Depot (44 W Main St), Thomasville’s historic train station. Guests are encouraged to bring their little ones between 10:30 and 12:30 p.m. Leading the way, this year's Grand Marshal for the day will be none other than NASCAR driver Timmy Hill of Hill Motorsports. It will additionally feature 115 parade participants and a stilt walker.
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.
A quorum of the City Council may be in attendance and may participate in the discussion, but only committee members may vote.
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.
Lexington Live Community Theatre is pleased to announce the production of White Christmas December 8th -11th.
Authors Donna Girouard and Janice Boyles will be with us, along with the House of Paws Dog Rescue, for an author signing and blanket drive for foster dogs. Do you have some clean, used blankets that will help keep some puppers warm this winter? Bring them Saturday, Dec. 17 and meet the authors in person. Books will be available for purchase
The Board will enter into closed session in accordance with G.S 143-318.11 (a) (6) to discuss personnel matters, G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) for attorney-client privilege, and G.S. 143- 318.11(a)(1) to prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential pursuant to State or Federal law or not considered a public record within Chapter 132 of the N.C General Statutes.
With December only a day away, many businesses, churches and organizations have planned events to celebrate the Christmas season.
With a festive theme of Welcome to December, the Lexington Choral Society will celebrate its 50th season with traditional carols and a few new additions. "People can expect the usual quality of music that the choral society does," said business manager Melonie Rector. The former assistant conductor noted that a mix of approximately 40 former and current members perform on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. The runtime for the show is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. "We are glad to be back after COVID. We sang last year but we sang in masks. We’ve got a big group of people who have sung in the past who haven’t been singing for a couple of years."
From entertainment to payment requirements…here is what you need to know about Davidson County’s most beloved Christmas Train.
