Marlene Martinez writes this month’s political opinion. She is a Winston-Salem State University Alumni, Local Activist, Political Scientist, and Third-Chair for the Davidson County Democratic Party.
Davidson Local Top 5: August 2-6
Masks and COVID-19 mandates within the local school systems have taken center stage this week. Check out the top five and visit davidsonlocal.com to catch up on all things news.
Cathy's Creative Corner: Sorry, Wrong Number
“Hello, Jackie, this is Eugene. Just wanted you to know we’ll be headed your way in about an hour.
FREE Sounds of Summer Concert featuring Simerson Hill
The Sounds of Summer music event, hosted by the Lexington area Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for August 14 at the Breeden Insurance Amphitheater in Lexington. Gates open to the public at 3 p.m. at the main event entrance on East Third Ave. The event will feature live music from four phenomenal bands, adult beverages and a variety of food truck vendors. Rain or shine, this highly-anticipated event is sure to be one of Lexington’s biggest, and best, music events of the summer. Best of all, it’s absolutely FREE!
LCS hosting vaccine clinics
The Davidson County Health Department Vaccination Clinic will be held at Lexington Middle School on Thursday, August 12 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. and Lexington Senior High School from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Brews, Grooves and News with Brooke
Your insider’s guide to weekly local events for August 6-12.
Yellow Jackets Open has slots for golfers
Organizers say there’s still a little time to sign up for the Yellow Jacket Open on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Lexington Golf Club. Registration will begin at 12:30 PM and Shotgun starts at 2:00 pm. Proceeds will support the Lexington Educational Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Booster Club).
LCS statement regarding board meeting live stream
LCS has been made aware that the instructions sent out with the Board announcement for accessing the live stream contained a link that is no longer operational.
DCS adds additional COVID-19 guidelines for upcoming school year
At Monday (August 2) evening’s Davidson County Schools (DCS) Board of Education, the question on most people’s minds was ‘Would students be required to wear masks for the 2021-22 school year?’”
Davidson County road to close for pipe replacement
A section of a Davidson County road is scheduled to close temporarily next week while N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews replace a crossline pipe.
TCS to begin school year with mask mandate
In accordance with the NCStrongSchools Toolkit, Thomasville City Schools will begin the school year with masks required for all students and staff in their schools.
National Night Out: A Photo Gallery
National Night Out was held on Tuesday evening, August 3 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at four locations.
A new chorus option for youth
Thanks to the collaboration of two local choir directors, students in Lexington and surrounding areas have a new opportunity that will allow them to display their vocal abilities and learn life skills, simultaneously.
Sunday Stroll features four wedding venues
With fall becoming the new wedding season for many couples, the owners of four Davidson County wedding venues decided to host an event Sunday afternoon, August 8, to showcase their amenities and vendors.
LCS will require masks for students, staff, visitors
The Lexington City Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday evening to require all students and staff to wear masks inside LCS buildings.
Column: Masks will be optional for DCS students
On Monday, August 2 at 6:30 p.m. the Davidson County School Board of Education held a meeting at Davis-Townsend Elementary School to vote on whether to make masks mandatory for students heading into the 2021-2022 school year.
Henriquez Pizza opens new Denton location
Felipe Henriquez, who founded Henriquez Pizza in Thomasville in September 2019, opened a second location in Denton in June.
From Sen. Jarvis' Desk: July 30, 2021
A message from North Carolina State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Health department vaccine schedule for August 2-7
Davidson County Health Department COVID-19 vaccine schedule for August 2-7.
Educator praised for being a 'champion for children'
When Lisa Childress arrived at Bull City Ciderworks (BCC) on the afternoon of June 30, she did so under the disguise of having a moment to unwind with a friend to celebrate her retirement.