As temperature dip to dangerous levels, several Davidson County agencies and churches united to provide emergency food and housing during the holiday season.
All in Local News
Advisory: Thomasville Water tips to prevent freezing
The Thomasville Water department is receiving calls about customers without water more than likely due to the freezing temperatures that we are experiencing. Please contact the Thomasville Water Plant if you have a water emergency such as a busted pipe that is flooding an area. The American Red Cross has a website dedicated to give information on how to prevent frozen pipes and how to thaw them once they are frozen athttps://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm/frozen-pipes.html
Energy United offers utility assistance
EnergyUnited is committed to the communities that we serve. That’s why we started the EnergyUnited Foundation way back in 1996. Since that time the foundation has provided well over $3 million in grants to individuals and non-profit organizations in our 19-county service area.
DEI consultant recommended to city by NC League of Municipalities
This week, Davidson Local’s Public Records Request seeking answers about the City of Lexington’s choosing Keep Evolving Consulting to evaluate and offer recommendations regarding their DEI initiatives has been fulfilled.
Caught Doing Good: LSHS Class of 1989
The Lexington Senior High School Class of 1989 Alumni, friends, and community donors had a BBQ and gave away over 75 bikes to youth in the Terrace Lane Community on Saturday, December 17, 2022. This is an ongoing tradition.
Arts Spotlight honoring Lee Mabe, deadline for submissions approaching
Lee Mabe will be honored on March 4, 2023, at the Smith Civic Center in Lexington with a presentation of songs and tributes from former Lexington High School chorus or theater students.
A Champion's Journey
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore… - Langston Hughes
Barbara Presnell: Come, thou long-expected Harry
Harry the cat took off on Thanksgiving!
Police bring Christmas joy to local children
On December 17, 2022, members of the Davidson County Fraternal Order of Police(FOP) Lodge #97 conducted its annual “COPS & KIDS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENT,” by taking 28 children Christmas shopping at the Walmart Supercenter,1585 Liberty Drive, Ste. 1, in Thomasville. The Lodge spent approximately $4,000.00 on the purchase of toys and clothes for this event.
Petition: Local group calls for animal protections
According to the petition: “Animal Control Officers are often hindered by “vague & non-existent laws” they need in order to do their job properly for the animals in the community. Each city and county has the right to implement their own ordinances, while following our state animal welfare laws as well.”
Leadership Davidson County accepts applications for 33rd year
Leadership Davidson County is accepting applications at either the Thomasville or Lexington Chamber office between now and January 27th.
Dunn named Consensus All-American
North Carolina State University and North Davidson High School graduate, Christopher Dunn, can add a new title to his already loaded resume - ‘Consensus All-American.’
Judge Klass honored with courtroom naming
Davidson County’s District 22 B courtroom has been named in honor of Judge Mark Klass. The senior judge was celebrated by family, friends and colleagues.
Lexington Police Department granted funds for Domestic Violence Advocate
The Police Department identified the continued need for a domestic violence advocate and applied for a continuation of the N.C. Governor’s Crime Commission grant in 2022. The Police Department was notified of the grant award on November 29, 2022, in the amount of $124,028.
Thomasville City Council to discuss road closure and city manager contract
CITY OF THOMASVILLE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday, December 19, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
Infrastructure funds to build a new emergency response and public health facility
Davidson-Davie Community College received $15.2 million in state capital and infrastructure funds to build a new emergency response and public health facility. These funds were part of the allocations of the state budget passed in November 2021.
Peoples, NCCU crowned HBCU National Champs
NaSheed Peoples, a graduate of Lexington Senior High School and North Carolina Central University, is now an HBCU National Champion.
Prison Ministry Polar Plunge set for Dec 31st.
Join us for the freezin’ for a reason Polar Plunge presented by Davidson Prison Ministry to raise funds for Chaplaincy services and ministry programs for the 258 men at Davidson Correctional Center in Lexington, NC.
DEI Manager presents strategy for 2023
Diversity, equity and inclusion were at the forefront of the City of Lexington’s City Council meeting on Monday, December 12. DEI Manager Dr. Pat Smyre presented the past year’s DEI initiatives and strategy moving forward.