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Law Enforcement promotes roadside safety week
This Crash Responder Safety Week, and every week, respect our roadside heroes – EMS, fire and rescue, law enforcement, public works, towing and recovery, and transportation professionals who risk their lives to keep roads clear. Slow Down, Move Over, Stay Alert. #RoadsideHeroes
Open Market Collective serves as business incubator
Open Market Collective gives entrepreneurs a brick-and- mortar presence in uptown Lexington.
Application period opens to study if new path is good fit for communities
The N.C. Department of Transportation is inviting North Carolina communities to apply for the Paved Trails and Sidewalk Feasibility Grant program for funding to evaluate the viability and design alternatives of planned bicycle and pedestrian paths.
Introducing New Columnist: Joel Leonard
Joel Leonard has joined the Davidson Local team as a columnist and will focus on sharing information regarding workforce development and manufacturing. A 1982 graduate of Lexington Senior High School., Leonard is the founder of Makesboro USA.
This Week at NCDOT: REAL ID, Truck-Driving Simulator, Be Alert for Deer
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Annual Red Kettle Campaign begins
The familiar Red Kettle Campaign of The Salvation Army is in in full swing here in Davidson County. Every dollar raised through the Red Kettle Campaign remains in the community where it was given and makes it possible for The Salvation Army to deliver life changing programs and services throughout the year.
NC By Train Ridership Breaks Record for Second Consecutive Month
After reporting a record-breaking month in September, NC By Train, the state’s intercity passenger rail service, again achieved a new monthly high for ridership in October.
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office participated in The YMCA of High Point 4th Annual Clay Shoot
Last week, Lt. S. Adams, Cpl. J. Griffin, Cpl. M. Clodfelter and Cpl. A. Greer with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office participated along with neighboring law enforcement agencies at an event called The YMCA of High Point 4th Annual Clay Shoot.
N. C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission awards over $4.5 million in grants awarded
The N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (N.C. TTFC) awarded more than $4.5 million through 18 grants for agricultural and economic initiatives across the state. These grants place a high priority on projects that stimulate the agricultural economy, train current and future farmers and help farmers execute innovative ideas.
National Weather Service Issues Tornado Warning: Thomasville
This dangerous storm will be near... Siler City around 755 AM EST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Harpers Crossroads, Staley, Coleridge, Hasty and Liberty.
DAR supporting Wreaths Across America
Leonard’s Creek Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution announces its third year of participating in Wreaths Across America Day.
Operation Green Light for Veterans
This Veterans Day, join Davidson County Commissioners in shining a light of hope and support. Join Operation Green Light and let’s turn Davidson County green for our veterans.
Salute: John Medley
Civilians have a vague notion of what it’s like to have served in the military. Today, we proudly publish both oral and written stories. Adjusting to combat conditions or deployed life in peacetime is an experience only veterans understand. This Veterans Day, I had the honor of sitting down with Mr. John Medley who served in Korea.
Davidson County Bicentennial Celebration
The Davidson County Bicentennial Committee, headed by Debbie Harris, Clerk to the Davidson County Commissioners, has been working hard for over two years on planning various festivities celebrating the County’s 200th Birthday.
Churchland Elementary welcomes Davidson County Sheriff's Office D.A.R.E Unit and K9
Churchland Elementary welcomed our D.A.R.E Unit and K9 yesterday. We are so excited when we bring smiles to our community friends.
LPD arrest suspects in reported child abuse case
On Monday, November 7, Lexington Detectives received information about possible child abuse at a residence on Goodluck Drive.
Veterans Day Parade Canceled: Moment of Silence planned for 2:11 pm
Due to the pending severe inclement weather forecast the Davidson County Veterans Council regret to inform the public that the events scheduled for The Wreath Laying Ceremony at 11am and the City of Lexington NC Veterans Day parade at 3 pm on Friday 11 Nov. 2022 have been cancelled. No rescheduled events are planned. Please plan to join us for the events of 2023.
Official Statement
Davidson County Veterans Council
Local G.O.P. calls election "a show of unity"
Early Tuesday evening Davidson County GOP chairman Chris Jessup thanked a room filled with election workers and politicians. Jessup called local landslide victories, “A show of unity for the Republican Party.” It was a quiet night for Davidson County Democrats.