The Davidson County Schools (DCS) Board of Education held their a meeting on Wednesday, June 23 at Davis-Townsend Elementary School.
A farming dream turned reality at Seven Sisters Farm
As a child we all have dreams of becoming something big when we grow up, like a rockstar, veterinarian or doctor. At the age of three, Janice Fine, owner of The Seven Sisters Farm, drew a picture that said “when I grow up I want to be a farmer” and the journey began.
Cathy's Creative Corner: "So…Both of Y’All are Stupid”
Every time I think of this, it feels like it happened yesterday. I can remember the tears swelling in my eyes and seeing my sister ball her fist.
Davidson Local Top 5: July 12-16
A lot has been happening around Davidson County this week. Check out the top 5 as well as other local news articles.
Ribbon Cutting for Boones Cave Park
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners held a ribbon cutting at Boones Cave Park in Lexington. Along with members of the Board of Commissioners, there were many representatives from the Davidson County Parks and Recreation Commission and County Management Staff in attendance at the ribbon cutting.
Lexington school board honors track champions
The Lexington City School Board of Education extended access to their first open meeting during COVID with a presentation from athletic director Ronnie Beverly honoring the 2020 Lexington Senior High School girl’s track champions.
Foundation For The Carolinas Awards $36,000 Grant to Hospice of Davidson County
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.