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Antionette's Column: Rumors, Confirmation Bias, Cancellations and Celebrations
Oh my! It was another big week for the Davidson Local team. Reporting the news is always exciting for our staff but the past few weeks added an extra layer of education.
Davidson-Davie Small Business Center director shares vision
In early August, Sharon Styffe took the helm as the Davidson-Davie Community College director of the Small Business Center to help provide support and guidance to local owners. Styffe describes her role as helping local businesses connect passion with a wealth of resources.
Davidson County 911 Center launches Prepared Live, first in the state to offer livestream and receive GPS location data
The Davidson County 911 Center is excited to announce the launch of Prepared Live in our dispatch center. The software, built by the company Prepared Inc., (Prepared911.com) enables our 9-1-1 dispatch center to livestream, receive multimedia, and GPS location data from mobile callers in real-time.
Lexington City Schools reports growth, drops in COVID cases
“We are beyond proud of students, families and stakeholders for the promising progress being made here at Lexington City Schools, '' said Dr. Anitra Wells, LCS Superintendent. However special recognition goes to our teachers and administrators who sometimes faced very difficult situations of massive attendance issues and class coverages due to COVID cases and quarantines, while working to close learning loss gaps.”
Grace Episcopal Church open registration for youth chorus
Registration fees are $180 (which includes a t-shirt) for the 12-week fall semester and parents can register their children online through the Arts Academy at Grace website. Scholarships are available. Applications are included on the website. For more information, go to https://gracelexingtonnc.org/arts-academy
Novant Health: Enjoy Labor Day in a healthy way
Advice from Dr. Daniel Jobe, family physician lead at Novant Health Primary Care High Point.
Labor Day event postponed, look for activities in the future
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the #lovelocalworkers event was postponed to Spring 2023! Please stay tuned for exciting announcements for free events in the upcoming months.
Cooper announces $17 million in grants for parks and recreation projects statewide, Davidson County a recipient
Governor Roy Cooper announced the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) will award over $17 million in grants to fund 39 local parks and recreation projects across the state. The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority (Authority) approved the grants at its meeting held on Aug. 26 at the Nature Research Center in Raleigh.
Road closures upcoming in Davidson County to replace pipes
State transportation crews have closed one road and will close two others in Davidson County in the coming weeks to replace damaged pipes beneath three roads.
Canadian packaging company to expand U.S. operations in Thomasville
Imaflex USA, Inc., a flexible packaging manufacturer, will add 37 new jobs in Davidson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest up to $15 million for a major building expansion along with capital equipment for its U.S. production site in Thomasville.
LCS requesting parent participation in survey regarding a year-round school calendar
A potential balanced (often referred to as year-round) calendar is, once again, the topic of discussion at Lexington City Schools
Back to School Week: Let's go Tyro
We’re excited to celebrate with students, parents and educators. Please send local back-to-school stories to info@davidsonlocal.com
Public invited to comment on Davidson County's Early Voting plan before Sept 13th
Send your comments to The State Board of Elections. At its September 13, 2022 meeting, will adopt one-stop early voting plans for county boards of elections that did not adopt unanimous plans and petitioned the State Board to adopt a plan for them.
Novant named one of the best employers in NC
Novant Health has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers By State for 2022, ranking No. 20 in North Carolina.
Labor Day Booze It & Lose It enforcement campaign kicks off statewide
State and local officials have a simple message – never drink and drive.
LPD officer involved in wreck on MLK Jr. Blvd.
Today around 10:00 am a Lexington Police Officer, Officer Craven, was involved in a traffic accident on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Careers: Hospice of Davidson County
Did you know that Hospice of Davidson County offers full food services for patients and their families? When patients are cared for at the Hinkle Hospice House, they are provided 3 fresh meals a day. Families can also partake in the meal options as they spend time with their loved ones.
Faith and Fellowship: Obedience is better than sacrifice
Obedience is better than sacrifice comes from 1 Corinthians 15, We do not sacrifice animals these days. Because our ultimate sacrifice gave his life on the cross.
Local Workers Appreciation event postponed
An event celebrating local workers on September 5th is being postponed to Spring 2023!