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Now More Than Ever: United Way campaign launches
Sunday, August 1st is the official kick off for the 2021-2022 United Way Campaign and it runs through November 30th. This is the “official” time of the year that local businesses and organizations come together to raise funds for the more than 25 Local Community Programs through fundraisers and Employee Giving.
Davidson Local Top 5: July 26-30
This week’s top news includes a talent show, a road closure and the end of an era for Lexington’s tallest building.
Baxter strikes down typical teen stereotypes
Tyshaun Baxter isn’t your average teenager.
Students loved to life non profit kickoff
Information about kickoff fundraiser for new non-profit organization.
Upcoming American Sign Language classes
The West Davidson Public Library (WDPL) and Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing of Davidson County (SDHHDC) will be hosting a six week beginner level American Sign Language class.
Union Baptist Church hosting 'Youth Power Week'
Union Baptist Church will hold their ‘Youth Power Week August 2-August 8.
Lexington's tallest building demolition and construction begins
The demolition and reconstruction project of the First National Bank buildings (formerly Lexington State Bank Plaza) on West Center Street and South State Street began last week.
LFD responds to apartment fire on London Ct.
Monday morning Lexington Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at 12 London Court
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.