During the September 12 meeting, City Council approved the grant cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the City of Lexington.
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Unidos: Community leaders celebrate Hispanic Heritage month
The City of Lexington will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month starting September 2022 with a couple of events. The national observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting September 15 and ending October 15 of each year. The theme for this year’s celebration is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.” The Latino Association of Davidson County is a nonprofit that was created to connect, organize, educate, and advocate on behalf of the Latino Community of Davidson County.
Generational Transitions: Project Visualization, Realistic Goals
Downsizing is stressful without question; however, thru preparations, planning, visualization, hiring a Senior Move Manager and allowing yourself to make decisions before others have to make then for you; makes the process less stressful and more organized.
Garden Window Farm to host farm to table event on Sat, Oct 16
Garden Window Farm, located in Denton, is hosting an outdoor farm-to-table dinner with Mano Bella Artisan Foods and Piccione Vineyards on Oct 16, starting at 5 p.m. at 1128 Surratt Rd. Tickets are on sale for $120 per person.
N.C. State Fair announces Home Chef Challenge
The N.C. State Fair is looking for home chefs to spice up the competitions at the fair with 11 days of cooking challenges. Included are loaded nachos, ultimate brownies, spirited pies, quirky cobbler, a make-ahead breakfast challenge, chili cook-off, grain bowls, sirloin salad, fair food featuring bacon and chicken casserole.
Caso de rabia confirmado adicional en el condado de Davidson
El lunes 12 de septiembre de 2022, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson recibió los resultados del Laboratorio Estatal de Salud Pública que confirman un caso positivo de rabia en Denton. Los informes proporcionados al departamento de salud indican que un residente del Sur de Denton buscó atención para un gatito herido encontrado en la propiedad del residente el 26 de agosto de 2022.
Injured kitten highlights need for Rabies vaccination
On Monday, September 12, 2022, the Davidson County Health Department received lab results from the State Lab of Public Health confirming a positive rabies case in Denton. The Davidson County Health Department will host a rabies vaccination clinic on September 22, 2022 at the Davidson County Health Department. The clinic will provide vaccines from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Animals must be at least 3 months of age to be eligible and vaccines will cost $9 per animal.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Salute - Military service is all in the family for Padial
While Ivan L. Padial, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, used to participate in the annual Veterans Day parade as the Junior ROTC instructor at Lexington Senior High School (LSHS), he will be on the sidelines this year with his wife, Alba, and their grandchildren.
Together We Can hosting Community Kickball Game with LPD
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a community initiative is returning to the field of play.
Clean Sweep Sept 17th, Davidson County Creek Week Reception Sept 21st
Celebrate Davidson County Creek Week and the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act with Bob Timberlake and the Yadkin Riverkeeper!
Lexington Chamber accepting small business award nominations
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Novant Health sets near and long-term environmental sustainability goals
Novant Health announced it is building on environmental sustainability initiatives already underway by setting more ambitious, science-based targets to create a more sustainable future for its patients, team members and communities
HOSPICE to host virtual grief and loss event
Hospice of Davidson County, a recognized leader in the advancement of quality end-of-life care across the Piedmont Triad region, is excited to host its Eleventh Annual Professional Conference on Grief and Loss. The 2022 Annual Conference will be held virtually on Thursday, October 6 from 9am – 3pm.
Reach Out and Read now offered children under five during well-child visits at Davidson Pediatrics
Reach Out and Read integrates reading aloud into pediatric care, providing books and coaching that help every family make reading a part of their daily routine.
Everybody's Night and Day filled with festivities
Friday Night, September 23rd in Downtown, Thomasville Tourism will get the weekend started with an outdoor concert. Saturday, September 24th, Thomasville Chamber of Commerce keeps the fun going with Everybody's Day; the longest-running street festival in North Carolina.
Upcoming chemical release training exercise
Crews will undergo training by simulating a hazardous material leak at the Harcros Chemicals Inc. facility near I-85 and Randolph Street in Thomasville on Friday, Sept. 16th from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Davidson County: 2022 Digital Counties Award for Information Technology
Davidson County has been named by the Center for Digital Government as one of the Top 10 Digital Counties Survey Awards winners, among counties across the nation with a population between 150,000 and 249,999 people.
Davidson County receives $500,000 for the Yadkin River Playground
Davidson County applied for PARTF and received $500,000 for the Yadkin River Playground.
Suspect extradited back to Lexington
On Tuesday, September 7, D'Won Still, accused of soliciting for murder and leading officers in a high-speed chase last month, was extradited back to Lexington.
DDCC Small Business Center hosting networking event for women business owners
Find inspiration in prominent female entrepreneurs as they share their success strategies.