“I think we have to stop just asking questions, writing columns, debating, arguing. It is past time to talk, and time to act. We are the “thinking species.” We can do it; we have worked out so many huge problems in the past.” Ann Holbrooks
Live United: United Way seeks volunteers to help allocate funds
Each year, a group of around 100 volunteers participate in this process to review applications from nonprofits requesting funds from United Way of Davidson County. These volunteers make decisions on how to allocate funding to a variety of local agencies doing life-changing work. Our community relies on these volunteers to act as stewards for funds by the United Way of Davidson County. You can be part of this amazing group!
First Reformed UCC Community Garden undergoing restoration - volunteers needed
With an initial grant from the Davidson County Health Department and ongoing support from the Church consistory and the Lexington Garden Club, volunteers and paid garden workers from the Open Hands Ministry of Davidson County have added an automated irrigation system, raised metal garden beds and a pollinator garden to attract bees and butterflies to the vegetable garden.
Summer feeding program starts Monday at select Thomasville schools
Thomasville City Schools is participating in the Federally Funded Summer Feeding Program beginning Monday, June 6, 2022 - Friday, August 19, 2022
Davidson Local Top 5: May 29-June 3
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NC Institute of Medicine launches task force on Healthy Aging
The North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) has launched a Task Force on Healthy Aging to focus on policies and practices to support aging in place in North Carolina Communities
Lexington Fire Department Responds to Fire on Drexel Circle
Around 1:45 pm on Sunday, May 29th, the Lexington Fire Department responded to a reported trash can on fire in a duplex apartment.
Call for Writers: Juneteenth Essay Contest
The Davidson County Branch NAACP Education Committee is striving to improve and increase our county residents’ awareness of the importance of celebrating Juneteenth. We are hoping that by co-sponsoring this Essay Contest, students and adults will be engaged and encouraged to talk to their teachers, parents and friends in an effort to learn more about the origin and significance of this celebration as it relates to Freedom and the hope of enjoying all the rights and privileges as an American citizen for people of color.
Lexington celebrates PRIDE month
Bull City Ciderworks, the non-profit PFLAG Lexington NC and Uptown Lexington are partnering to host the second annual Lexington PRIDE event on Saturday, June 25. The colorful celebration is an engaging family activity to support and recognize the LGBTQ+ community not only in Davidson County but in the Triad.
Salt demonstration at Thomasville Farmers Market on Saturday
Join us this Saturday, June 4th from 8am-noon at The Thomasville Farmers Market for another market in Downtown Thomasville at 21 E. Guilford St.
Lexington artisan market has new owner and adds vendors
Kickin’ Creations keeps focus on North Carolina artisans.
Master Gardeners Tour sneak peek video
After a 2-year absence, Davidson County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers present their 16th Garden Tour this June.
Read Local: Community newspapers are making a comeback!
Readers report that community newspapers are their primary source of information for a number of local issues – over TV, radio and non-newspaper websites.
Bridge replacement starting in Davidson County
Starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 6, Becks Church Road will be closed in both directions between N.C. 47 and Old U.S. 64 to allow crews to safely replace the bridge over Pounder Fork Creek. Work is expected to be complete by March 2023.
Brice-Houston named NAACP Mother of the Year
This year two contestants competed for the title. Ruth Brice Houston and Leslie Knotts Alston. Houston was named the winner at the ceremony held last month.
Sights from the Thomasville Memorial Day Parade
On Monday, under clear blue skies, hundreds of people took part in the Thomasville Memorial Day parade ceremonies and paid their respects to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Women's Entrepreneurs Book Talk group will meet
Are you interested in starting and growing your own business? Do you want to connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs?
Know your farmers: Farm living meets biodiversity
Thad and his wife Heidi Wymer dug into farming in 2020 when the food system appeared to be collapsing. Their original goal was to be able to provide food for their family and friends. They had no idea that their passion to provide a good food source would grow so large that they would also be able to provide enough food to their community.
Opinion: Celebrando Memorial Day, pero espera, ¿y nuestros hijos?
Este Memorial Day, diga una oración por una familia estrella, pero comience a pensar en formas en que podemos utilizar la experiencia de un veterano para realmente comenzar a honrar a nuestros caídos.
Opinion: Honoring Memorial Day...Wait! What About the Children?
This Memorial Day, say a prayer for a Gold Star family but start thinking of ways we can utilize the expertise of a veteran to truly start honoring our fallen.