Can you believe 2022 is 12 days away??!! We’re wrapping up the year with a look back at all things Davidson Local.
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Health department vaccine schedule for December 20-22
The Davidson County Health Department is offering vaccines this week.
A Photo Gallery: We are calling it 'Love thy neighbor' Saturday
From grilling in local housing communities, to toy drives, to dancing Santa at our local homeless shelter…Saturday was saturated with community spirit.
Breaking News: Local students charged with making false reports about school violence
On Friday, December 17, a statement from the Davidson County Sheriff’s office said school resource officers charged three students in the Davidson County School system with making a False Report of Mass Violence on Educational Property.
Disconnection notices sent by Lexington Utilities mistakenly
As you may know, we recently made changes to utility bill due dates, billing routes and billing cycles.
Health department will discontinue weekly COVID dashboard next year
Beginning in January 2022, the Davidson County Health Department (DCHD) will no longer provide its weekly COVID-19 update for Davidson County.
Davidson Local Top 5: December 12-17
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Commissioners approve funds for Lexington football field and track
A proposal of a total estimated project of $1,572,290 was presented by County Manager Tim Maness with the recommendation to move forward with repairing drainage issues related to the field and track. This includes a synthetic turf component of $434,250 that will be handled by the Lexington School District.
Thomasville woman wins $10,000 in United Way drawing
Santa came early for a former Facility Logistic Services (FLS) employee.
LFD responds to House Fire on Moore Drive
Safety First: On Monday, December 13, at 3:48 am, Lexington Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 403 Moore Drive. The on-call Lexington fire investigator determined the origin and cause of the fire was an electric space heater located too close to combustible materials.
"Chair City Christmas" returning for Christmas Eve
“Chair City Christmas” is a Community Christmas Eve service held in downtown Thomasville.
Salute: DAR event to honor American Revolution veterans
Salute: The Leonard’s Creek Chapter of National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a Wreaths Across America event on this Saturday, December 18 at noon.
Davidson Local Top 5: December 5-10
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A Photo Gallery: Hospice of Davidson County's Night of Reflection
Hospice of Davidson County held their Night of Reflection on Wednesday evening, December 8.
Weekly COVID-19 update for Davidson County: December 8
The Davidson County Health Department is publishes COVID-19 case updates every Wednesday. Here is the latest.
Rescheduled: Homeless shelter fundraiser
The fundraiser for the homeless shelter has been postponed.
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.