Lisa Hathaway, a former special education teacher at Lexington Senior High School (LSHS), has shared with Davidson Local that she will be the new Ward 4 representative on the Lexington City Schools Board of Education.
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TCS board will become an elected position in 2023
On April 18, the Thomasville City Council adopted a resolution to covert the Thomasville City Schools Board of Education positions from appointed to elected. The first election will take place on November 7, 2023.
City of Thomasville Council May 16th Meeting Summary
CITY OF THOMASVILLE COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY
Monday, May 16, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
Pools to open for the season: Make a splash in Lexington
About Lexington Parks and Recreation – Lexington Parks and Recreation offers athletics, recreational activities, and special events for all ages throughout the year. The department also operates and maintains 22 parks, offering a wealth of outdoor fun including playgrounds, courts, walking trails, athletic fields, green spaces, and aquatic parks.
Dear Local Politicians: Thank YOU!
Regardless of what color you prefer - Dem Blue, Republican Red or Libertarian Green - we love that this primary campaign season showed your true hues. After spending two whole days of pounding the pavement for Davidson Local, I saw hugs and high fives that crossed divides and partisan boundaries. We need more of that!
Voters will see new and familiar faces in local seats
To see the final election results, visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
#LocalElectionsMatter: It's Election Day
If you haven’t voted, today is the day to do so.
How to prepare for the May 17th election day
Voting sites are coming to a ward near you with more than 30 regular polling locations opening for the election. Note that the Davidson County Board of Elections will not be an election day option.
Apply for Promoting Human Equality Scholarship award
Each recipient must be a graduating senior accepted to a four-year institution (College or University). The student must write a minimum of 250 words describing how they have promoted human equality in their settings.
#LocalElectionsMatter: Davidson County Commissioner Candidates (Republish)
*Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Thursday, May 5. Mandy Ellis Kiser’s answers were mistakenly omitted. They’ve been added to the original article and appear in this one.
#LocalElectionsMatter: Davidson County Commissioners Candidates
Davidson County Commissioner candidates answer questions about their platform.
Commissioner candidates get candid at forum
On Monday evening, May 2, the Lexington Area, Thomasville and Northern Davidson County Chambers of Commerce & Davidson Local hosted a forum for Davidson County Board of Commissioner candidates at Davidson-Davie Community College’s Reich Auditorium.
County commissioner candidates answer questions at forum
Local chambers of commerce and Davidson Local hosted a forum for county commissioner candidates Monday evening.
City of Lexington Fire Department responds to two residential fires
On May 1, 2022, at approximately 6:04 pm, Lexington Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Eastside Drive. A few hours later, at 10:43 pm, crews responded to a residential structure fire on Pond Street.
#LocalElectionsMatter: Early voting begins Thursday, April 28th
If you’ve found it difficult to keep up with all the changes regarding the elections, you’re in luck. Davidson Local has you covered.
Thomasville community supports Black Business Expo
Businesses from across North and South Carolina will fill Thomasville’s Farmers Market and Pace Park Amphitheater on Saturday, June 18 for the second Black Business Expo. The event will include food trucks, a live DJ, a mobile arcade, kids’ activities and lots of fun for all who attend. Admission is free and open from 3 to 7 p.m.
Political Ad: Tonya Lanier seeks Commissioner seat
Tonya Lanier seeks one of four Davidson County Commission seats up for grabs in the upcoming election. Not having to participate in the May primary, Tonya is focusing her energy on the Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Election Day.
Sorority hosting political forum
The Lexington (NC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Social Action Committee, will sponsor a Political Forum April 28, 2022 via the ZOOM link provided.
Thomasville City Council updates
The Thomasville City Council holds their monthly meetings every third Monday of the month.
Fair Housing and Landlord Tenant Workshops
These workshops will provide information concerning Fair Housing laws, illegal housing practices, and landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities.