Th Foundation For through its Foundation For a Healthy Carolina fund, recently awarded Hospice of Davidson County a $36,000 grant to support the funding of TapCloud, the agency’s telehealth program.
Brews, Grooves and News with Brooke
Your insider’s Guide to Weekly Local Events for July 16-July 22.
Commissioners and governor appoint community college trustees
Three members were appointed to the Davidson-Davie County Community College Board of Trustees during their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 13.
Participation in Youth Sports Declining: Part 3
Haven Callahan, 12, said he became involved with sports in Davidson County when he was three years old.
NCDHHS to announce next summer cash and cash 4 college drawing winners Thursday
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will announce the second two winners of the Summer Cash Drawing and Summer Cash 4 College Drawing on Thursday, July 15 at 3 p.m.
Davidson County candidate filings
The following citizens have filed to run for office in Davidson County.
Governor Cooper announces grant to Davidson County to support new jobs and investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved a $150,000 grant to Davidson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. A commitment to create 21 new jobs and a private investment of $192,155 are tied to the grant.
Lexington alumni named head basketball coach
Antonio Threadgill, former guard for Lexington’s 1995 state championship team, called the appointment as head coach a “dream job.”
Calderone chosen for esteemed drama program
A few years ago, Kinsey Calderone had a revelation.
Participation in Youth Sports Declining: Part 2
Noted in recent studies, another contributing factor to the dwindling number of youth participating in sports is the increase of travel teams.
Nominate a small business for the Chamber Awards
The Lexington and Thomasville Chamber of Commerces are now accepting nominations for their 2021 Small Business of the Year Award!
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.
Health officials encourage parents to get preteens and teens up to date on immunizations
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed July Adolescent Immunization Awareness Month to highlight the importance of immunizations for North Carolina’s preteens and teens. As teachers, parents and students are preparing for the start of the 2021-22 school year, public health officials remind parents and guardians to ensure their teens and preteens are current on all their vaccinations and encourage health care providers to take steps to ensure their young patients are up to date.
Davidson County candidate filings
Update on candidates that have filed to run for office.
County parties differ on maintaining officer positions
With municipal elections approaching in the fall (except in Lexington where the municipal election has been postponed until March), many citizens are filing to officially announce their candidacy.
City council hears details about Civic Center renovations
Representatives from architectural firm Ramsay-Burgin-Smith Architects were present at the Lexington City Council meeting on Monday, July 12 to present updates and a sneak preview of the cosmetic upgrades at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center.
Lingerie shop opens in Uptown Lexington
A lingerie shop is among several new and unique businesses that have recently opened in Uptown Lexington.
Davidson County Board of Health reviews budget, school health
A budget review, COVID-19 and school health are on the agenda for The Davidson County Board of Health meeting on July 13, 2021 at 12:30 PM in the Health Education Room at The Davidson County Health Department.
Pipe replacement requires lane closure in Davidson County
A section of roadway will be closed while crews replace a failed drainage pipe this week in Thomasville.
Participation in Youth Sports Declining: Part 1
According to a national survey of sports conducted by the Aspen Institute and Utah State University, the average child spends less than three years participating in sports and quits by age eleven. More than 70 percent stop playing by 13.