Lee Mabe will be honored on March 4, 2023, at the Smith Civic Center in Lexington with a presentation of songs and tributes from former Lexington High School chorus or theater students.
A Champion's Journey
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore… - Langston Hughes
Barbara Presnell: Come, thou long-expected Harry
Harry the cat took off on Thanksgiving!
Police bring Christmas joy to local children
On December 17, 2022, members of the Davidson County Fraternal Order of Police(FOP) Lodge #97 conducted its annual “COPS & KIDS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENT,” by taking 28 children Christmas shopping at the Walmart Supercenter,1585 Liberty Drive, Ste. 1, in Thomasville. The Lodge spent approximately $4,000.00 on the purchase of toys and clothes for this event.
Petition: Local group calls for animal protections
According to the petition: “Animal Control Officers are often hindered by “vague & non-existent laws” they need in order to do their job properly for the animals in the community. Each city and county has the right to implement their own ordinances, while following our state animal welfare laws as well.”
Leadership Davidson County accepts applications for 33rd year
Leadership Davidson County is accepting applications at either the Thomasville or Lexington Chamber office between now and January 27th.
Dunn named Consensus All-American
North Carolina State University and North Davidson High School graduate, Christopher Dunn, can add a new title to his already loaded resume - ‘Consensus All-American.’
City of Lexington closing and sanitation changes
City of Lexington offices and buildings will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23, Monday, Dec. 26 & Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 in observance of the Christmas Holiday.
Judge Klass honored with courtroom naming
Davidson County’s District 22 B courtroom has been named in honor of Judge Mark Klass. The senior judge was celebrated by family, friends and colleagues.
Lexington Police Department granted funds for Domestic Violence Advocate
The Police Department identified the continued need for a domestic violence advocate and applied for a continuation of the N.C. Governor’s Crime Commission grant in 2022. The Police Department was notified of the grant award on November 29, 2022, in the amount of $124,028.
City of Lexington: Light up the block!
The City of Lexington needs your help choosing a winner for our Community Choice category. Please leave a comment or reaction on the picture that is your favorite.
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk - December 16, 2022
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Thomasville City Council to discuss road closure and city manager contract
CITY OF THOMASVILLE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday, December 19, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
Faith and Fellowship: The King Is Coming (Part 3)
It is very important that we understand, that Mary was still a virgin,even after being married to Joseph. In the book of Luke, we have read where Luke does not contradict, Matthew when he called Mary the “espoused wife” of Joseph.
Infrastructure funds to build a new emergency response and public health facility
Davidson-Davie Community College received $15.2 million in state capital and infrastructure funds to build a new emergency response and public health facility. These funds were part of the allocations of the state budget passed in November 2021.
Peoples, NCCU crowned HBCU National Champs
NaSheed Peoples, a graduate of Lexington Senior High School and North Carolina Central University, is now an HBCU National Champion.
Prison Ministry Polar Plunge set for Dec 31st.
Join us for the freezin’ for a reason Polar Plunge presented by Davidson Prison Ministry to raise funds for Chaplaincy services and ministry programs for the 258 men at Davidson Correctional Center in Lexington, NC.
Column: How to create a fabulous Holiday Table
What does it take to create a beautiful table for your next Holiday dinner? It takes imagination and a few items that I bet you have somewhere in your home or can easily pick up. Here’s some advice from Davidson Local’s very own Clarance Vernon Hargrave.
DEI Manager presents strategy for 2023
Diversity, equity and inclusion were at the forefront of the City of Lexington’s City Council meeting on Monday, December 12. DEI Manager Dr. Pat Smyre presented the past year’s DEI initiatives and strategy moving forward.
Column: Holiday grief? You are not alone
Dr. Liju Varghs, psychiatrist at Novant Health in Thomasville shares that death rates during the holidays, especially from heart attacks, strokes and natural causes are higher than any other time of the year. There are 2.6 million deaths per year in the United States, and on average, five people grieve per death which results in an average of 13 million people grieving in the US each year.