The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Op-Ed: Fair Grove Fire Dept celebrates 65 years of service, needs support
This July marks the 65th Anniversary of the Fair Grove Fire Department Inc. In the beginning, several Fair Grove community members came together to try and form a Volunteer Fire Department for the purpose of protecting the citizens of the Fair Grove and surrounding communities.
Thomasville to discuss multiple economic incentives during finance meeting
Personnel/Finance Committee Meeting
Monday, July 11, 2022, 1:00 P.M.
Ball Park Road Community Center
7003 Ball Park Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
Op-Ed: Davidson County Democratic Women reasons to vote Blue in 2022
Democratic Women meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month. For further information contact dwdavidsoncountync@gmail.com.
Davidson-Davie to host Registration and Enrollment Day: July 16th
Mark Your Calendar: Saturday, July 16 | 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Davidson Campus
First Reformed UCC Prayer Shawl Ministry
Over the centuries, shawls have come to symbolize shelter, peace, and spiritual sustenance. Today, knitters and crocheters of all faiths are creating handmade shawls for people in need, as gifts of comfort, hope, and peace. “Shawls...made for centuries universal and embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving, God. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace, mother, hug, shelter and beautify. Those who have received these shawls have been uplifted and affirmed, as if given wings to fly above their troubles...” Written in 1998 by Janet Severt Bristow.
Fireworks Friday at Finch Field
Get the family together and head out for an evening of baseball with the HiToms this Friday night, July 8th starting at 6:30pm.
United Way of Davidson County hosting agency funding application meeting
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.
Cruise In taking place in Thomasville on Saturday
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.