Tuesday evening, the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC) and Davidson Local hosted the first of their three forums for candidates that will appear on the May 17th ballots.
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#LocalElectionsMatter: Ward 2 City Council Candidates
Candidates for Lexington City Council Ward 2 answer questions about their platform.
#LocalElectionsMatter: Ward 1 City Council Candidates
Candidates for Lexington City Council Ward 1 answer questions about their platform.
From a teen's perspective: Why I asked local candidates to share in their own words
The right to vote is not only one of our most basic rights as Americans, but it is also one of the most important.
Need your car seat checked? TFD has you covered
The Thomasville Police Department will be providing safety checks on April 7.
Meet the moderators for The Lexington City Council forum on April 5th
Community questions for candidates are rolling in and The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce and Davidson Local are teaming up to help you hear more about local candidates. For those who attended Chamber forums in the past, expect a few twists on their traditional format. This will include multiple moderators.
First public input meeting held for city recreation center
On Tuesday evening, March 29, the Lexington Parks and Recreation Department hosted a public meeting at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center.
Lexington Fire Department responds to residential fire, none harmed
On March 27, at approximately 1:53 a.m. Lexington Fire Department responded to a single-family residential structure fire located at 611 E. 1st Street Extension.
Lexington mayoral candidates faceoff at forum
Equity, homelessness and taxes were on the agenda for mayoral candidates at a forum cosponsored by NAACP-Lexington Branch, St. Stephen United Methodist Church, Faith Forward Baptist Church and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Psi Omega Chapter. The forum was held on Tuesday evening at St. Stephen United Methodist with reserved seating and a Livestream on Facebook.
Take the Thomasville community survey
The city of Thomasville is asking all of its residents to partake in a survey where they are seeking public input on current ideas and initiatives facing the City.
City recognizes Wall's retirement, approves YMCA contract
On March 14, the Lexington City Council held their second meeting of the month. It opened with a recognition of Kathy Wall’s retirement from the Customer Service Department after over 30 years of service
Women's History Month: Thomasville Fire Department celebrates female firefighters
Women’s History Month: Thomasville Fire Department celebrates female firefighters on social media.
Lexington City Manager recognized as NC Main Street Champion
Thirty-three North Carolina Main Street Champions will be recognized for their commitment to downtown revitalization and strong communities in 2021 during a virtual Recognition Ceremony on March 10th. Lexington City Manager Terra Greene was one of the honorees.
Candidate filings as of March 2 for local elections
Candidate filing is still ongoing at the Davidson County Board of Elections.
Lexington launches 30-Day Kindness Challenge
On March 1, Dr. Patricia Smyre, diversity, equity and inclusion manager for the city of Lexington, launched the Kindness 30-Day Challenge.
Council hears from LCS superintendent, approves ordinance for new housing development
On February 28, 2022, Lexington City Council held their second meeting of the month.
Black History Month: LPD officer steps into new role
At a young age, Ronnie Best, Jr. knew his optimal career path. He was sitting in a classroom during his elementary years when a visitor altered the course of his life.
Candidate filings as of February 25 for local elections
After a months long delay, candidate filing resumed on Thursday, February 24.
Candidate filing resumes Thursday
On Thursday, February 24, beginning at 8a.m. numerous citizens across Davidson County will finally get to follow through with an action some have been attempting since last year: file to run for a local office.