Looking for work in the furniture industry? We'll be hosting Ashley Furniture at the Goodwill Career Center at 719 West Center St., Lexington, on Jan. 3, 17, and 31.
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DDCC Small Business Center: Tips for starting a business in 2023
Starting a business? Have an idea you believe is market ready? Congratulations! You are ready to take your first step in business ownership, namely determining the feasibility of your product and/or service and then preparing your business plan.
Happy 2023 from Davidson Local!
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'Plungers' jump into chilly waters to raise funds for incarcerated men
On the last Saturday of 2022, a few local citizens ‘plunged’ theirselves into the chilly waters at Elevated Wake Park.
Thomasville Tourism offers text updates for events
Don't miss out on events happening in Thomasville! Text "TVILLEEVENTS" to 888777 to subscribe to messages regarding events near you.
EnergyUnited awards grants to local teachers
EnergyUnited has awarded more than $46,000 to 43 North Carolina teachers through the NC Bright Ideas education grant program.
#DLYearInReview: Top Stories of 2022
Whew! It’s been a year!
Three, FREE local events to ring in the new year!
Free Events: From a polar plunge for charity to a night of karaoke!
Caught Doing Good: Thomasville Fire Department wins multiple awards
The Thomasville Fire Department has been busy collecting awards for their service, professionalism, and cooking skills! In October, Chief Martin Daily was named Fire Chief of the Year of the Piedmont Region by the Piedmont NC Firefighter's Association - This qualifies him to be considered for the state-wide Fire Chief of the Year Award. Locally, department members were recognized for their service during their annual service banquet.
Lou Lou's restaurant owners awaken by chilling concerns
Ice and damage to kitchen equipment caused the restaurant to close until further notice.
Lexington YMCA renovations under way
To follow the progress, visit the J. Smith Young YMCA on Facebook.
Silver Valley Civitan Project Santa brings warm Christmas Spirit
The club estimates that Civitan Project Santa in 56 years has served more than 4,700 children, 2,100 families and delivered food to more than 1,000 households.
Caught Doing Good: Daughters of the American Revolution
To submit to Davidson Local “Caught Doing Good” email info@davidsonlocal.com.
NAACP to host Thirty-Sixth Annual Freedom Fund Banquet Jan. 14
Plans have been made for the Thirty-Sixth Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Banquet will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023, at J. Smith Young YMCA, 119 West Third Avenue, Lexington, N.C. at 5:00 pm. The speaker will be Reverend Donna Cuthbertson, Pastor of Union Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Linwood, N.C.
Caught Doing Good: Local ministries open doors during extreme cold
As temperature dip to dangerous levels, several Davidson County agencies and churches united to provide emergency food and housing during the holiday season.
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.