On Saturday, June 18th, Anything for Our Youth, in collaboration with City of Lexington Utilities, Davidson Local will host the event. Admission is free to the public. Food and craft vendors will have select items for sale.
Rachel's Series: Interview with DCHD's Janna Walker
It’s hard to believe two years have passed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thomasville High receives national award
Thomasville High School is the recipient of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Safe Sports School award for its athletic program.
High Rock River Rats award scholarships
Three scholarships were presented by the organization.
Jif Peanut Butter recalled nationwide; NCDHHS urges consumers to check labels
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is advising people to not eat or serve certain Jif brand peanut butter products that are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Former teacher plans to accept position as Ward 4 representative for LCS BOE
Lisa Hathaway, a former special education teacher at Lexington Senior High School (LSHS), has shared with Davidson Local that she will be the new Ward 4 representative on the Lexington City Schools Board of Education.
Local Girl Scout brings teen PRIDE Parade to Lexington
The Teen Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 4. Here’s how it will go: At 1 p.m., participants will gather at the historic St. Stephen United Methodist Church’s lawn to make signs that express their beliefs during the walk. At 2 p.m., they’ll walk on the sidewalks in uptown Lexington. Then, they’ll return to the First Reformed United Church of Christ (FRUCC) Fellowship Hall at 3 p.m. to hear from speakers—including Rev. Elizabeth Horton, Rev. Dr. Arnetta Beverly, a representative from PFLAG, and Miller herself—as well as engage in community building activities. Snacks will be provided.
Family Services preps parents to discuss recent gun violence
Family Services of Davidson County is one of several organizations offering crisis intervention and advice to local families.
Moore presented with Long Leaf Pine award
Reverend Lamar Moore has been awarded the highest honor for state service granted by the Office of the Governor for achievement and service, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
TCS board will become an elected position in 2023
On April 18, the Thomasville City Council adopted a resolution to covert the Thomasville City Schools Board of Education positions from appointed to elected. The first election will take place on November 7, 2023.
Flag burning ceremony a first for Banks-Miller Post 255
On the morning of May 21, history was made as American Legion Banks-Miller Post 255 held a flag burning ceremony - a first in the organization’s nearly 70 year history.
Republic Light hosts Jonathan Uzcategui
Republic Light hosts Jonathan Uzcategui on 100 county tour.
Local residents honored by The Arc of Davidson County
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.