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Blessing Children in Need Blesses Us Too: How First Reformed UCC Works with Charles England Elementary School
Those of us who are the people of faith who call First Reformed United Church of Christ our spiritual home are fervent believers that children should be able to experience the love of God through the ministry of the church and individuals who represent it. Therefore, a ministry to children and youth in our community is always in our motivations, because they are the Church’s future.
Davidson Local Top 5: May 2-6
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Terry awarded NC's highest honor
Rosa Terry knew she was being awarded. She even had an inkling of what they award may be.
Confirmed rabies case total increases to six
The Davidson County Health Department has received notification, from the State Laboratory of Public Health, confirming the sixth laboratory confirmed rabies case this year in Davidson County.
Aumenta a seis el total de casos confirmados de rabia
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson ha recibido una notificación del Laboratorio Estatal de Salud Pública confirmando el sexto caso de rabia este año en el Condado de Davidson.
Upcoming plant sale
Village Home & Garden Club announces their Spring Plant Sale.
Farmers Market at the Depot Opens Saturday, May 7
The Lexington Farmers Market at the Depot will kick off the 2022 market season with Opening Day on Saturday, May 7 from 8 am to Noon. The farmers market will be open every Saturday morning through October 8, 2022.
County commissioner candidates answer questions at forum
Local chambers of commerce and Davidson Local hosted a forum for county commissioner candidates Monday evening.
Thomasville's Party in the Park
Thomasville Parks and Recreation will be hosting Party in the Park on Thursday May 5th from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Know Your Farmers: SandyCreek Farm offers a plethora of options
If you drive far enough south on Highway 150, at some point, a large, mainly green sign is going to jump out at you. SandyCreek Farm, it reads.
Thomasville Novant Health receives diversity, inclusion and LGBTQ equity awards
Novant Health including Thomasville Medical Center is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality,” by the Human Rights Campaign and one of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” by Forbes for the fifth time.
Ellen Peterson lives her calling as First Reformed UCC’s Choir Director
Ellen Peterson can’t remember a time in her life that she didn’t love singing. Some of her earliest memories in life involve sitting on the porch swing at her grandparent’s house singing “You Are My Sunshine” with her grandmother, Laura Williams, or listening to cassette tape recordings of her grandfather, former Lexington Fire Chief Tommy Williams, singing barbershop tunes with the Firehouse Four
Master Gardeners Garden Tour returns in June
What happens when you mix whimsy, garden art, traditional and unique plants in historic neighborhoods together? You get the Davidson County Extension Master Gardener 2022 Garden Tour.
Award presentation postponed
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award will be presented to Reverend Lamar Moore at the Davidson County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 9
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#LocalElectionsMatter: Early voting begins Thursday, April 28th
If you’ve found it difficult to keep up with all the changes regarding the elections, you’re in luck. Davidson Local has you covered.
15 year-old-shot in Southmont area, alleged shooter attempted hospital transport
On April 27, 2022, the Davidson County 911 center received a report of a 15-year-old male with a gunshot wound being transported to the hospital by Ryan Joseph Peace. At the direction of the 911 operator Peace pulled over and meet with Davidson County EMS and law enforcement at Jersey Church Rd. and Hwy 8 just south of Lexington. The juvenile was found to have multiple wounds from what appeared to be pellets from a shotgun.
Thomasville community supports Black Business Expo
Businesses from across North and South Carolina will fill Thomasville’s Farmers Market and Pace Park Amphitheater on Saturday, June 18 for the second Black Business Expo. The event will include food trucks, a live DJ, a mobile arcade, kids’ activities and lots of fun for all who attend. Admission is free and open from 3 to 7 p.m.
Kamp Kiwanis is in need of staff
After a two year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kamp Kiwanis is poised to return for another summer of fun, learning and laughter.