The Davidson County Democratic Party hosted the second (virtual due to COVID) annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Coffee & Tea Unity Prayer on Monday, January 17.
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Changes to Lexington’s sanitation schedule this week
Sunday’s winter weather shifts sanitation schedule this week.
Local school systems closed on Tuesday, Jan. 18
Icy road conditions prompt closures.
Rev. Calvin E. Smith to be honored with MLK Service Award
This year’s MLK Service Award will go to Calvin E. Smith, a pastor and teacher dedicated to service. Smith said he has always had a passion and calling to serve even at a young age. After completing high school, this desire led him into the United States Air Force. Upon returning home, Rev. Smith continued to serve the government by being a USPS mail carrier for 18 years.
Davidson Dreams: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.
National Weather Service update: Jan. 16th for Davidson County
The latest from the National Weather Service.
Winter Wonderland: A photo gallery
Winter weather fun in Davidson County. See more on our Facebook Page!
URGENT-WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE Sat. Jan. 15, 2022
The National Weather Service issued an alert on Saturday calling for heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of two tenths to three tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
Get ready, winter weather is on the way
Experts predict a major icing event could take shape across the Carolinas and Virginia, leaving millions without power and impossible travel conditions.
Davidson Local Top 5: January 9-14
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DDSBC brings EntreGROW to area
The Davidson-Davie Community College Small Business Center is one of two Piedmont Regional recipients of the NC Idea Regional Impact ECOSYSTEM grant.
LCS hosting spirit rally, COVID-19 guidelines will be enforced
Lexington City Schools will host a spirit rally Friday at the Lexington Senior High School basketball games vs. Thomasville High School.
Free testing and vaccination site in Thomasville
Detailed information about COVID-19 testing and vaccination site in Thomasville.
School systems COVID-19 update: January 11
Here is the latest COVID-19 case updates from the local school systems.
Davidson County Schools to remain masked
On Monday, January 10, the Davidson County Schools (DCS) Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting for the month virtually.
Real estate office hosting open house
KB Realty in Midway has a new home.
Civil Rights activist addresses local GOP
On the second day of the 1960 Greensboro sit-in, Clarence Henderson sat at the Woolworth lunch counter in downtown Greensboro to protest segregation.
DCHD COVID-19 update
The Friday Five from the Davidson County Health Department.
Groups host MLK events virtual and in person
Davidson County groups organizing MLK events have faced unique challenges the past two years in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, one of America’s most renowned civil rights leaders.
Local citizens discuss January 6th and forward movement
In commemoration of the events that occurred on January 6, 2021 at the US Capitol, the January 6 Vigil for Democracy was held Thursday night, virtually. Hosted by Davidson County resident Pamela McAfee, the non-partisan event featured dialogue from members of the community and speakers from across North Carolina (NC).