Monday morning Lexington Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at 12 London Court
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Free college? A Q&A with Davidson-Davie
Amidst all the buzz about FREE college, Davidson Local reached out for a Q&A with the folks at Davidson-Davie to learn more.
National Night Out returns
As was the case with most events last year, the Lexington Police Department’s (LPD) National Night Out was canceled. Next month, LPD, which has hosted the community event annually since the late 1990s, is poised to continue using the nationwide initiative to assist in developing relationships with citizens.
Davidson County road to close for repair
A section of road in Davidson County is set to close this week while crews replace a failed drainage pipe.
Thomasville bridge replacement brings a detour
THOMASVILLE – Starting next week, N.C. Department of Transportation contractors will narrow lanes on a Davidson County road for several months for a bridge replacement. On July 26, crews will begin to replace the bridge on Smith Drive near Westwood Avenue with a culvert. Work is expected to be complete by May 31, 2022.
Davidson Local Top 5: July 19-23
Local school system decisions and upcoming discussions have dominated the news in Davidson County this week.
Kamp Kiwanis to hold one day camp
In lieu of their traditional three week summer camp, Kamp Kiwanis will host a one day camp at the J. Smith Young YMCA on Saturday, July 31 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Local officer promoted to Judicial District Manager
Officials with the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice have promoted Robin Griffin to Judicial District Manager for Division 3, District 22, effective Aug. 2, 2021.
Thomasville hires high school principal
Thomasville hires school principal.
Salvation Army is hosting annual "Stuff the Bus" campaign
In partnership with FOX 8 WGHP and Thomas Built Buses, The Salvation Army of Davidson County will be collecting school supplies for local children in need on August 2. A special event will be held locally at the Walmart Supercenter to collect school supplies!
Kidz Dreamz Klub Inc receives a $300,000 grant from Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust
Kidz Dreamz Klub is pleased to announce that it has received a grant to increase children’s access to quality care and educational opportunities from Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
To mask or not to mask?
To mask or not to mask?
That seems to be the hot topic facing most school districts as the 2021-2022 school year approaches. Davidson County is no different. The school board had a scheduled meeting Monday and many parents showed up share their thoughts. Our new youth correspondent, Riley Elliott, was in attendance also to bring the scoop straight to our readers.
Scout project benefits older adults
According to Logan Hegler’s mother, Nissa, “he’s a young man of a few words.” However, when it comes to community service, his recent donation will have a major impact.
Candidate filings closed for municipal elections to be held in Nov
Most local municipalities will vote on Nov. 2nd. Here are the candidate filings for local elections that have not been delayed due to pending census results.
A farming dream turned reality at Seven Sisters Farm
As a child we all have dreams of becoming something big when we grow up, like a rockstar, veterinarian or doctor. At the age of three, Janice Fine, owner of The Seven Sisters Farm, drew a picture that said “when I grow up I want to be a farmer” and the journey began.
Davidson Local Top 5: July 12-16
A lot has been happening around Davidson County this week. Check out the top 5 as well as other local news articles.
Ribbon Cutting for Boones Cave Park
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners held a ribbon cutting at Boones Cave Park in Lexington. Along with members of the Board of Commissioners, there were many representatives from the Davidson County Parks and Recreation Commission and County Management Staff in attendance at the ribbon cutting.
Foundation For The Carolinas Awards $36,000 Grant to Hospice of Davidson County
Th Foundation For through its Foundation For a Healthy Carolina fund, recently awarded Hospice of Davidson County a $36,000 grant to support the funding of TapCloud, the agency’s telehealth program.
Commissioners and governor appoint community college trustees
Three members were appointed to the Davidson-Davie County Community College Board of Trustees during their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 13.
Participation in Youth Sports Declining: Part 3
Haven Callahan, 12, said he became involved with sports in Davidson County when he was three years old.