Happy Veteran’s Day to all who’ve served! You are appreciated.
All in Veterans
American Legion Post 8: Bingo is back
American Legion Post 8 at 206 Wilfred Ave is preparing to start the fun again. We plan to begin the fun the first Saturday in January 2023. We will operate the first and third Saturday each month.
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.
Veterans Day Moment of Silence 2:11pm
On Veterans Day, Americans observe a two-minute moment of silence beginning at 2:11 p.m. to honor of the service and sacrifice of veterans throughout history.
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
Commissioners presented with Certificate of Responsibility for local "Charters of Freedom" gift
Foundation Forward presented Davidson County Commissioners with a Certificate of Responsibility for “Charters of Freedom” located in The Square of Uptown Lexington on Thursday, October 27th at 11:00 am.
Commissioners approve veterans: Operation Green Light
The mission is to show support for Veterans of all military conflicts, with a special emphasis on the Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as raise awareness about the challenges faced by many Veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist Veterans and their families.
LCS Celebrates National School Bus Safety Week ( October 17 - 21, 2022)
LCS is pleased to announce, LTC (Ret) Gregory H. Sutton is the new Director of Transportation at Lexington City Schools.
Salute: Nominate a vet to be profiled
With November fast approaching, Davidson Local would like to shine the spotlight on local veterans during our series entitled ‘Salute.’
Local office offers assistance and services for veterans
With news of President Joe Biden signing into law, last month, the PACT Act making thousands of Davidson County veterans eligible for expanded benefits, Davidson Local has identified the need to share with its readers, again, information about services in our county for veterans.
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.
Davidson-Davie Small Business Center director shares vision
In early August, Sharon Styffe took the helm as the Davidson-Davie Community College director of the Small Business Center to help provide support and guidance to local owners. Styffe describes her role as helping local businesses connect passion with a wealth of resources.
PACT Act becomes law, expands benefits for eligible Davidson County vets
On Wednesday, August 10, President Joe Biden signed into law the PACT Act making thousands of Davidson County veterans eligible for expanded benefits.
Goodson hired at Veterans Services
Davidson County has hired Cynthia Goodson to join its Veterans Services Department.
Antionette's Father's Day Column: The (mis) adventures of "Pop"
Happy Father's Day to all the “pops” out there!
Local Veterans: Honored with driver Austin Dillon and No. 3 Dow
The 2022 Dow Salutes Veterans Chevrolet highlights Dow’s Military Degree Equivalency (MDE) program, and the work of Team Rubicon. In addition to honoring U.S. Military veterans, RCR will recognize long-time partner Dow with a special logo on the hood of the No. 3 Dow Salutes Veterans Chevrolet in celebration of the Company’s 125th Anniversary.
Sights from the Thomasville Memorial Day Parade
On Monday, under clear blue skies, hundreds of people took part in the Thomasville Memorial Day parade ceremonies and paid their respects to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Opinion: Celebrando Memorial Day, pero espera, ¿y nuestros hijos?
Este Memorial Day, diga una oración por una familia estrella, pero comience a pensar en formas en que podemos utilizar la experiencia de un veterano para realmente comenzar a honrar a nuestros caídos.
Opinion: Honoring Memorial Day...Wait! What About the Children?
This Memorial Day, say a prayer for a Gold Star family but start thinking of ways we can utilize the expertise of a veteran to truly start honoring our fallen.