All in Local Government
Líderes gubernamentales, funcionarios electos, representantes de organizaciones locales y ciudadanos se reunieron el martes en el Club de Golf y Campo Sapona para el Desayuno Informativo del Estado de la Comunidad, organizado por la Cámara de Comercio del Área de Lexington.
During the event, Lexington Mayor Jason Hayes and Davidson County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Karen Watford gave an update on past successes, recent projects and future plans for their prospective legislative branches.
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On Friday, June 27th, justice was served for 177 dogs in Davidson County! This is a case that ACF {Animal Care Foundation} has been working with our DCSO Officer Soles and Cpl. Daniel since December 2024. Thanks to an anonymous tip, from a concerned citizen, we started on the ground with this case. One by one, month by month, as of, this past Friday, ALL dogs, including their personal dogs, have been removed from the property. This includes the horses too.
Community member David Garvin weighs in with an open letter to Davidson County Commissioners.
Despite an outcry from service providers for immediate assistance Davidson County Commissioners say they want more information before agreeing to hire a coordinator to expedite the process of spending $25 million in Opioid Settlement Funds.
In a bold and unprecedented move, Lexington Mayor Pro Tem Joe Watkins has officially switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, citing a personal realignment of values.
Johnathan Trent Thomas, 27, of Linwood, North Carolina, appeared in federal court today on charges of making threats of violence against federal law enforcement officers, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Thomas was arrested Friday, May 16, and remains in custody pending a detention hearing.
The Davidson County Republican Party is set to hold its annual convention on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church, located at 222 Mt. Zion Church Road, Thomasville.
Across party lines, 500 voters in Davidson County could lose in the 2024 election.
The Triad Chill is returning with a unique fundraising opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics NC by jumping into the frigid water at Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe on Feb. 25.
Starting in 2025, Lexington City Council meetings will be held at the newly renovated City Centre Building located at 200 N State St. City Council meetings have historically been held at the Vernon G. Price Jr. Council Chambers in City Hall located at 28 W Center St.
The Office of the Governor grants awards each year to individuals or groups in North Carolina to recognize exemplary service. All North Carolinians, including state employees, are eligible for the award.
Happy 40th birthday to National Night Out. National Night Out will be held this evening in Thomasville.
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office has issued two separate scam alerts to the citizens of Davidson County.
If you are a college student and you need information about how to cast an absentee ballot in the upcoming election, then this is for you.
NC's School Performance grades continue to show a steady increase of schools earning an A, B or C, while the number of schools earning a D or F declined nearly two percentage points for 2023-2024.
The North Carolina DMV currently has three kiosks across the state, including one in Charlotte, Raleigh and Fayetteville. The kiosks are intended to provide a less stressful experience for certain DMV services.
Davidson County receives 2024 Top Digital Counties Award.
The Office of the Governor grants awards each year to individuals or groups in North Carolina to recognize exemplary service. All North Carolinians, including state employees, are eligible for the award.
