Come out to Downtown Thomasville this Saturday, July 9th from 3:00pm-8:00pm for The Chair City Classic "Cruise In"
Thomasville Fire and Rescue receives donation of Autism Response Kits
Thomasville Fire & Rescue graciously received the donation of multiple Autism Response Kits from the Greensboro Firefighter’s Charitable Foundation today. These kits will provide Thomasville’s neurodivergent population the comfort and education they need to help prevent unnecessary stress and anxiety on emergency scenes.
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk - July 1, 2022
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Johnny Leroy Dawkins Jr. Scholarship Fund annual fundraiser
Johnny Leroy Dawkins Jr, who was murdered in 2008 as a result of gun violence. The annual fish fry has become our signature fundraising event. The community looks forward to the fish fry each year. As a result of the fundraiser we have been able to award 2-3 scholarships annually in the amount of $500 each, awarding over $12,000 in scholarships. Our mission is to continue to honor the legacy of our loved one by providing scholarship awards to males - African American, Indigenous, and People of Color - upon graduating high school for the purpose of pursuing a higher education while joining the fight against gun violence.
Davidson County opioid settlement funds committee meets July 21st
North Carolina is part of a historic $26 billion agreement that will help bring desperately needed relief to communities impacted by opioids. These funds will be used to support treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and other life-saving programs and services in communities throughout the state. North Carolina’s Opioid and Substance Use Action Plan lays out concrete strategies to advance prevention, reduce harm, and connect people to the care that they need.
Davidson-Davie alum is Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that CEO Justin W. Strickland of Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Southeast Award winner. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed. An independent panel of judges selected Justin based on his entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
Op-Ed: No Red Wave
Our nation, state, and county really do hang in the balance this fall. When the Chair of Davidson County GOP says, “Our actions, or inactions, will determine the course our society takes for the foreseeable future.” I agree wholeheartedly! But from that point on we diverge.
DCS board brief for Monday, June 27
Find out what took place at the latest Davidson County Schools Board of Education meeting.
Cassidy's Creative Corner: Is fast food ok?
Since the 1920s, we’ve seen a growing trend in globally in the fast food industry. With fast food being a significant employer here, and the affordable meals, it makes sense.
Ease on down the road: FREE Iconic films start on July 23rd
The Black Butterfly Network of Lexington's inaugural “Summer Classic Film Series.” The movies that will be presented throughout the series will be iconic Black films such as The Wiz, and Mahogany. The series of films will be held at Bull City Ciderworks - Lexington located in the Depot District at 299 S. Railroad Street, Lexington, NC 27292.
Republican Women host Conservative Conversations and Cookout
The Davidson County Republican Women's Club is hosting their second annual Conservative Conversations and Cookout. This year's event will feature congressman Ted Budd, congressman Dan Bishop, Judge April Wood, county commissioners as well as other State, Federal and local candidates. This beautiful meet and greet will allow for discussions and conversations with our elected officials.
Nonprofits can learn more about local funding
United Way of Davidson County will host a virtual Agency Funding Application Meeting for any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization interested in applying for funding on Thursday, July 21, 2022. United Way of Davidson County provides funding for agencies that focus on Health, Education and Financial Stability. Any organization that would like to apply for funding for 2023 must attend this meeting.
Op-Ed: The year July Fourth was protested
Opinion: Remembering this excerpt from The Declaration of Independence. -”That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to affect their Safety and Happiness.”
Op-Ed: The “Red Wave”
Let’s continue working together to support all of the Republican candidates this fall!
Christopher Jessup
Chairman, Davidson County Republican Party
Faith and Fellowship: There Is Freedom
When we think of July Fourth, we usually think of cookouts, fireworks, celebrating and spending time with friends and family. We should also take the time to celebrate all the freedoms we are given.
I pray that your spiritual celebration on the 4th of July will mirror what we have been taught in
1st Peter 2:16, Live as people who are free not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.
Seven Fun Facts about the Fourth of July
We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence from Britain and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. But July 4, 1776 wasn’t the day that the Continental Congress decided to declare independence (they did that on July 2, 1776. The “Declaration” was published in papers on July 4.
First Reformed UCC: Meals on Wheels Ministry
Meals on Wheels began in 1968 as a Sunday school project at First Baptist Church in Lexington. At that time, it was named “Layman’s Christian Council, Inc.” The name changed to Meals on Wheels in May of 1999. Our Director, Bob Husted, has managed this program for many years with great success. He attends to every need that arises full of vim and vigor. Along with help and guidance from Craig Bullins, our accountant.
DCPL introduces new system wide Facebook page and newsletter
Did you know that the county public library system has five branches plus the Davidson County Historical Museum? These branches are located in Lexington, Thomasville, North Davidson, Denton, and West Davidson.
Fireworks Safety
Follow these safety tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission when using fireworks
Mayor, council members gather for farewell reception
On June 29th, a reception was held at the Bob Timberlake Gallery Lexington’s outgoing mayor and city council members who will be handing over their duties to newly elected officials.