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All in Community Events
United We're Strong Series: Special Olympics
The games have always been a lighthearted and friendly competition, something to motivate the athletes, keep them active and to overall make the day an amazing and memorable one for everyone involved. All of this is done with the help and support of United Way.
United We Stand: Celebrating United Way month, locally
United Way of Davidson County is composed of staff and a 30-person volunteer Board of Directors representing business, social services, local government, and individual donors across Davidson County.
Give Work A Chance Job Fair Employer Profile: Graham Personnel Services (GPS)
We’re planning for a great turnout at the Give Work A Chance Job Fair on August 24th. We will have many opportunities of different education and skill levels, ranging from entry-level roles requiring no previous experience, to jobs that require a degree and experience.
The Roy Ackland Memorial Charity Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair promotion
The Ackland Family is putting on a memorial charity event for Roy Ackland, on Saturday, October 7th from 10am to 6pm at the Denton FarmPark in Denton, NC.
United Way kicks off campaign to raise more than 1 million for local nonprofits
Davidson Local interns are putting a youthful spin on stories in the next few months. Youth Correspondent Riley Elliott attended the campaign celebration and interviewed the staff of United Way. Visit her SCOOP segment and look for more United Way stories as the campaign begins August 1st.
Davidson County Cooperative Extension Master Gardner needs volunteers
There will be an Information Meeting on Tuesday, August 8, from 6pm -7 pm at the Cooperative Extension Building Auditorium.... 301 East Center Street, Lexington, NC 27292.
Intern Katelynn's Column: Cambodian history and culture
As someone with Cambodian ancestry, I have great pride in our lengthy history and complex culture.
Cancer Services provides support to patients, survivors, caregivers
For information, visit Cancer Services of Davidson County (cancerservicesofdc.org). Cancer Services is a United Way of Davidson County agency.
Give Work A Chance Job Fair Employer Profile: Greensboro Fire Department
Over the next several weeks, we will be publishing profiles on the employers who will be attending the job fair on August 24 from 4-7 p.m. at 599 Railroad St. at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington. Captain Kelly Giles, a 1988 Central Davidson High School graduate, wants to make sure Davidson County candidates are invited to apply for current and future options in neighboring Greensboro.
Opinion: Local Cambodian community rallies for fair elections
People’s Party (CPP) towards both citizens and opposition politicians alike by going forward with the July 23 election that will not be free and fair due to the disqualification of the main opposition party (the Candlelight Party).
DL is having a FREE party on Aug. 24th, bring your family!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023 AT 4pm – 7pm
Give Work A Chance Job Fair & Magazine Release Party
GOP Chair: Chris Jessup
The last sentence in the Declaration of Independence states, “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”
Meet our new intern: Calvin Carrick
Introducing the “Summer of Fun” at Davidson Local!
Lexington Public Library to host Shark Tooth and Seashell Hunting Events
The Lexington Public Library will host two shark tooth and seashell hunting programs, one for children and one for adults, as part of its Summer Reading calendar.
Photo Gallery: Sights from The Southeast Old Threshers Reunion
Denton: The LARGEST Antique Tractor and Engine Show in the Southeastern US runs through July 4th.
Keep America Beautiful hosts weekly litter sweeps
Keep Davidson County Beautiful, our local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, hosts weekly litter sweeps throughout the county.
J. Smith Young YMCA receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The J. Smith Young YMCA has received $2,700 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed local neighbors in their time of need. The J. Smith Young YMCA will use the gift to provide healthy snacks to our After School and Summer Camp children.
Silver Valley Elementary School honors graduating students
Three students earned top accolades at the Silver Valley Elementary School fifth grade graduation and year-end assembly June 9.
Y on Wheels hits the road on Mondays and Wednesdays
The Y will bring lunch, games and crafts, the Dcpl Bookmobile will be there with stories and library books