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GOP women host conservative conversations cookout
The Davidson County Republican Women will sponsor The Conservative Conversations Cookout on Saturday, July 17th. Speakers will include Congressman Ted Bud, NC GOP Chairman Michael Whatley, Judge April Wood, NC State Treasurer Dale Folwell, NC Committee woman Kyshia Lineberger, US Senator Mark Walker, Bo Hines Candidate for Congress.
Power outage temporarily halts election filings
A power outage at The Davidson County BOE has temporarily halted election fillings. BOE staff says updated filings will be posted online on Monday.
Elections postponed in Lexington
Municipal elections are officially delayed until 2022 in Lexington. More information will be provided as city officials respond.
Jackson brings 100 county tour to Davidson
State Senator Jeff Jackson (D) is running for a US Senate seat and has vowed to hold 100 town halls in 100 counties in 100 days. His tour parked in Davidson County yesterday.
Baker becomes first Black judge in Davidson and Davie counties
In the words of Rev. Dr. Arnetta Beverly, “Somewhere history is being made but in Davidson County ‘her’story has been made.”
Lexington council reviews budget proposals
Lexington council was presented the proposed city of Lexington Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 by the city manager at the May 24 City Council meeting. The budget is now on file in the city clerk’s office where it is available for public review. City council called for a public hearing to be held on June 14, 2021 at 6 p.m.
Teen Dems host food drive
Volunteer, Emma Engle, was one of several youth collecting food for the Davidson County Democratic Teens. There mission is to promote the interest of high school students and teenagers through activism and volunteering with the Democratic party.
Baker makes history as county's first African American judge
Last week, Governor Roy Cooper made a historic appointment by naming Lexington based attorney Rosalind Baker to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 22B. She will fill the seat vacated by the Hon. April Wood.
Governor Cooper appoints Baker and Myers as district court judges
Governor Roy Cooper today announced the appointment of two District Court Judges to serve in Judicial District 22B, which serves Davidson and Davie counties. Rosalind Baker, of Lexington, North Carolina, will serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 22B. Jon W. Myers will serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 22B.
N.C. households can get help with monthly internet bills from federal program
North Carolinians can get critical help to pay for high-speed internet from a $3.2 billion federal program opening in May for families and households working, learning and shopping from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Cooper highlights State’s resilience throughout the pandemic, calls on Legislative leaders to work together to ensure shared recovery
Tonight, Governor Roy Cooper delivered his third State of the State address. The speech highlighted North Carolinians’ resilience throughout the pandemic and reinforced the need for legislators to work together to help the state rebuild from the pandemic even stronger by expanding Medicaid, raising teacher pay, investing in workforce training and solidifying the state’s infrastructure.
Josh Stein: Don’t fall for fake vaccine cards
More than 3 million North Carolinians are now fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. This is a remarkable step forward in our fight against the pandemic, and soon we can begin safely returning to our lives. But scammers have used the pandemic as an excuse to take advantage of people for the past year, and they’re still at it. The next fight against COVID-19 vaccine scams is stopping the spread and use of false vaccine cards.
Youth and diversity welcomed by local DEM party
JacQuez Johnson, a Thomasville High School alumnus, was elected chairman on Saturday during the DCDP’s County Convention. At 21 years old, Johnson holds the distinction as the youngest to chair the DCDP. He is preceded by Tina Royal, the first Black woman to hold the post.
Local GOP president increases online presence
Newly elected Republican Party chair Christopher Jessup says one of his first steps included the release of his "First 100 Days" initiative. His team has established new avenues of outreach on their revamped Davidson County, NC Republican Party FB Page, a YouTube Channel DavidsonGOP and a new website https://davidson.nc.gop/.
New DCGOP Leadership Conducts First Meeting
On April 7th, 2021, Christopher Jessup and the newly elected team conducted their first DCGOP Monthly Meeting. From left to right; Vice Chair John Spillman, NC State Chairman Michael Whatley and DC Chairman Christopher Jessup {Contributed Photo/Davidson County GOP}