Burr Sullivan, who was elected to a six-year term on the N.C. Board of Community Colleges by the N.C. House of Representatives in 2017, was recently elected to a two-year term as chairman of the 22-member board.
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Mandatory masking continues at DCS
At the regularly scheduled monthly board meeting held Monday, October 4, the Davidson County Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to continue to upholding their policy of mandatory masking inside all schools
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School systems COVID-19 update: October 1
Here is the latest COVID-19 cases update from the three local school systems.
Weekly COVID-19 update for Davidson County: September 29
The Davidson County Health Department is publishes COVID-19 case updates every Wednesday. Here is the latest update.
Health department vaccine schedule for October 4-8
The Davidson County Health Department is offering vaccines throughout the week.
DCHD will have booster clinics this week
The Davidson County Health Department will host Pfizer Booster clinics, by appointment only, this week at the health department.
CSI stars to share behind-the-scenes details with Davidson-Davie students
CSI stars to share behind-the-scenes details with Davidson-Davie students.
The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots returns to Davidson County
After a few years of not having a Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign, due to Jerry Foye’s passing, it is returning to Davidson County.
Jarvis visits SMCS
Senator Steve Jarvis paid a visit to students at Sheets Memorial.
Lohr presented with prestigious civilian honor
With no inkling of what awaited him, Dr. Lloyd Lohr walked into The Bob Timberlake Gallery on Thursday evening, September 30, hand in hand, with his wife Pat, and was met with cheers and rounds of applause by those who had gathered to celebrate him.
Davidson Local Top 5: September 26-October 1
Take a look at our top 5 articles for this week.
South Lexington and Developmental Center present Community Campus Clean-Up
Gladys Salas (School Counselor), D’Andra Troy (School Social Worker), Sharolyn Harry (Principal), and Fredy Bahena (Cloudy Day Solutions), will present the Community Campus Clean-Up, taking place on October 9, 2021 from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Keep Davidson County beautiful!
Learn more about the Oct 7th and 9th – Davidson County Big Sweep!
Flooring manufacturer Mohawk to invest $87 Million in Davidson County expansion
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MHK), a manufacturer of flooring products and accessories, will create 87 new jobs in Davidson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $87 million to grow the laminate manufacturing facility in Thomasville.
Master Gardeners will host plant sale
After cancelling all fund-raising events over the past 2 years, Davidson County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are going forward with their fall plant sale on Saturday, October 9, 8am-noon at Lexington Farmers Market at the Depot, 129 S. Railroad St, Lexington, NC.
A Photo Gallery: Demolition of First National Bank (old LSB building)
Earlier this year, it was announced that Lexington’s tallest building would be demolished.
"Get Ready to Rumble" to help vets!
On Saturday, October 2, local charity BigBikes4Vets, Inc. assisted by the Rockingham Company will host “Rumble at the Depot,” a charity motorcycle and car show. The event is scheduled to take place at Bull City Ciderworks, 559 South Railroad St. in Lexington. Gates open at 1 p.m., live music kicks off at 2 p.m. and the festival will rumble throughout the evening until 10 p.m.
Author Vanessa Riley brings colorful island history to Lexington
A love of history and extensive research about the transatlantic slave trade and its impact on Caribbean culture led Vanessa Riley to write several novellas including Island Queen. The book was the subject of Riley’s talk at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington.
Showcase to highlight various cultures
On Saturday, October 2, the City of Lexington Parks and Recreation Department will host the Multicultural Showcase from 12:00p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Breeden Insurance Ampitheater located at 333 S. Main St. Lexington.