The fundraiser for the homeless shelter has been postponed.
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Primary dates unclear as state and local election filings halted
This week has been a roller coaster for North Carolina primary elections filings. After several stops and starts on late Wednesday, the North Carolina Supreme Court suspended the ongoing candidate filing period for the 2022 elections in the state based on concerns over district maps and gerrymandering.
Lexington and Thomasville Farmers Markets to Expand Year-Round with USDA Grant
The Lexington Farmers Market and the Thomasville Farmers Market will jointly launch the Davidson County Winter Farmers Market in January 2022 at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington and expand pop-up markets throughout Davidson County year-round.
FSDC adds pet area at domestic violence shelter
Family Services of Davidson County is pleased to announce the addition of a pet friendly area to our Domestic Violence Shelter which will allow us to accommodate victims of domestic/sexual violence who have pets.
Support for STORM Athletics Visible in Brinkley Gym
Community support for athletics will be hard to miss in Brinkley Gym as the Davidson-Davie STORM continues to surge through its 2021-22 season. A new name on the court floor and signage on the outside of the gym come courtesy of two of the STORM’s biggest fans -- and newest sponsors.
TCS keeps masking policy
The TCS board met on Tuesday, December 7.
Service organization provides essential items for middle school girls
The ladies of the Omicron Psi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Incorporated recently visited three local schools to make a special delivery.
School systems COVID-19 update: December 8
Here is the latest COVID-19 cases update from the local school systems.
Mandatory masking continues at LCS
The LCS met on Tuesday. December 7.
Salute: Veteran’s family is latest Habitat beneficiary
Each week Davidson Local honors veterans and their families. Bryan and Heather Thomas recently closed on their first home through Habitat for Humanity of Lexington.
Candidate fillings begin with battle over political lines
The battle over political maps in North Carolina continues. The fight hit home yesterday as fillings began in Davidson County. Municipal candidates were permitted to file. The start of North Carolina candidate filing for U.S. House and legislative seats was blocked on early on Monday by an appeals court panel then only restored hours later by the state Court of Appeals judges.
DCS mask mandate extended
The Davidson County Schools Board of Education met on Monday, December 6.
Political Ad: NC US Senate Candidate James Carr Jr., Lexington Native Son, Holding Meet & Greet at Breeden Insurance Amphitheater
Political Ad: James Carr Jr., Lexington native son and candidate for the NC US senate seat, currently held by the retiring senator, Richard Burr, will be holding a Meet and Greet on December 12th, from 2 - 4, at the Breeden Insurance Amphitheater.
Health department vaccine schedule for December 6-10
The Davidson County Health Department is offering vaccines this week.
Youth invited to Winter Wonderland ball
This is the 5th Annual Winter Wonderland Ball for our youth. This is Anything For Our Youth Group, Inc Signature Event. This event is to celebrate our youth for being great kids. Our intent is to give kids in our community an opportunity to dress up in their best and favorite outfits and come out for an evening of fun, delicious food, dancing and winter celebration.
Now More Than Ever: YMCA puts Christian principles into practice through programs
In 2020, funding from the United Way and other donors allowed us to pivot, almost overnight, to provide childcare to emergency workers. Our families were so grateful to know that the Y was going to fill the gap in childcare so that they could continue to work on the frontlines. The Y continued to fill the gap as we transitioned from Emergency Childcare to E-Learning.
Weekend event will benefit Thomasville charities
Two charities in Thomasville focusing on providing for those in need will be the recipients of proceeds from a fundraiser this weekend.
Davidson Local Top 5: November 28-December 3
Here are our top five articles for the week.
Hospice honors volunteers
Hospice of Davidson County hosted their annual volunteer appreciation event on Wednesday, December 1.