The Arc of Davidson County recently recognized individuals making a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Click It or Ticket Campaign Statewide Enforcement Campaign kicks off today
Fasten your seatbelts - summer’s heating up, and so is the statewide Memorial Day Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign, which kicks off Monday, May 23.
Lexington Chamber Membership Services Manager pursues new career path
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce would like to announce that after almost three years of outstanding service Jessica McDaniel, Membership Services Manager, has chosen to pursue a new career path with Davidson Speed Printing, which her family recently purchased. Her last day will be Friday, May 27, 2022. Anyone interested in applying for the open position of Membership Services Manager with the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce may submit resumes to Joe Wallace, jwallace@lexingtonchamber.net or find the posting through NCWorks.
Thomasville Tourism announces winners of window decorating contest
Thomasville Tourism is proud to announce the winners of the summer window decorating contest.
LMC announces winner of Kenneth M. Petersen, M.D. Memorial Award
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Kenneth M. Peterson Award. The 2022 winner is Russell Buchanan, RN, BSN, nurse manager of surgical operations.
Salvation Army: Dinner of Champions
Though the times and seasons change, we still are reminded each day that it still takes a village to raise a child. There is not a greater investment than the heart and life of a young child.
Faith and Fellowship: All things are possible with God
It has been said that all things are possible with God. Webster defines impossible as not able to occur, exist, or be done. Man may say that impossible my mean out of the question, unfeasible, impractical, But God says in Luke 1:37 “For nothing will be impossible with God”.
Ann's Column: I love birthdays!
I love birthdays! Ask any of my friends from any of my past lives, and they will confirm that Ann definitely loves birthdays. Birthdays are a time to celebrate, and I love to celebrate.
Explore the “Oceans of Possibility” with Summer Reading through the Davidson County Public Library
Summer reading has long been a tradition to promote literacy and knowledge during the months without school. It is an opportunity for children, teens, adults, and their families to expand their minds, learn new things, and engage their imaginations.
First Reformed UCC: Critical Conversations on Faith and Race
Birthed out of a desire to impact the city on a larger scale, four churches formed a partnership that has been life changing. In 2017, Dave Fulton led the effort for First Reformed to find ways to reach out more to the community. He reached out to St. Stephen United Methodist Church, Shady Side Presbyterian Church and Second Reformed United Church of Christ. We were looking for ministries that we as a group could do that were maybe bigger than any one church could do alone.
First Reformed UCC spotlights 2CFar
Whereas, racism is also present in more subtle and passive forms in social and institutional settings where systems of discrimination prevent the hiring and/or upward mobility of gifted and qualified individuals.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, 2CFAR will pray with our legs…
Business is booming in Davidson County
In case you missed it, businesses having been opening across the county and more are coming.
City of Thomasville Council May 16th Meeting Summary
CITY OF THOMASVILLE COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY
Monday, May 16, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
June 4th through 5th Master Gardener Tour: Grimes Park area
Delight your senses and inspire the gardener in you at Davidson County Extension Master Gardener’s 16th Garden Tour. The tour returns after a two-year absence on Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th.
Pools to open for the season: Make a splash in Lexington
About Lexington Parks and Recreation – Lexington Parks and Recreation offers athletics, recreational activities, and special events for all ages throughout the year. The department also operates and maintains 22 parks, offering a wealth of outdoor fun including playgrounds, courts, walking trails, athletic fields, green spaces, and aquatic parks.
New restaurant owner and menu bring diversity to uptown Lexington
Uptown Lexington restaurant has new owner and menu
Kassie's Column: I walked the hallowed grounds of Montford Point...
Two weekends ago, my mama and I made a special trip. We went to a place we’ve desired to travel to for years but never put plans in place to follow through.
Dear Local Politicians: Thank YOU!
Regardless of what color you prefer - Dem Blue, Republican Red or Libertarian Green - we love that this primary campaign season showed your true hues. After spending two whole days of pounding the pavement for Davidson Local, I saw hugs and high fives that crossed divides and partisan boundaries. We need more of that!
Cassidy's Creative Corner: Innocent until Proven Guilty? Final Edition
With Snider being gone for a few days, police were sent out to find him since after some time he was posted as a missing person. Without any luck, Harley finally suggested that they look back at the crime scene, and after days of investigation, Snider was arrested for not only fraud, but for the kidnapping as well. “Turns out, Snider actually attended this wedding, and due to his suspicious activity we thought it would be best to search him.” An investigator explained to Viola and Harley. “The missing person was found in his house, and through questioning of both the victim and Snider, we’ve concluded that the culprit was him all along.”
Governor Cooper appoints Daniel Briggs to NCWorks Commission
Gov. Cooper has appointed the following individuals to the NCWorks Commission. Daniel L. Briggs of Lexington as a business representative.