The club estimates that Civitan Project Santa in 56 years has served more than 4,700 children, 2,100 families and delivered food to more than 1,000 households.
Caught Doing Good: Daughters of the American Revolution
To submit to Davidson Local “Caught Doing Good” email info@davidsonlocal.com.
NAACP to host Thirty-Sixth Annual Freedom Fund Banquet Jan. 14
Plans have been made for the Thirty-Sixth Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Banquet will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023, at J. Smith Young YMCA, 119 West Third Avenue, Lexington, N.C. at 5:00 pm. The speaker will be Reverend Donna Cuthbertson, Pastor of Union Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Linwood, N.C.
#DLYearInReview: Business 2022
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Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk - December 23, 2022
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from DL!
From our family to yours - Merry Christmas!
Faith and Fellowship: The King Is Here
As we celebrate our King today, let us remember that the best is yet to come, we should continue to look forward with hope filled expectation for the day when Jesus our Savior, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, returns and fulfills his final promise.
Caught Doing Good: Local ministries open doors during extreme cold
As temperature dip to dangerous levels, several Davidson County agencies and churches united to provide emergency food and housing during the holiday season.
Advisory: Thomasville Water tips to prevent freezing
The Thomasville Water department is receiving calls about customers without water more than likely due to the freezing temperatures that we are experiencing. Please contact the Thomasville Water Plant if you have a water emergency such as a busted pipe that is flooding an area. The American Red Cross has a website dedicated to give information on how to prevent frozen pipes and how to thaw them once they are frozen athttps://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm/frozen-pipes.html
Energy United offers utility assistance
EnergyUnited is committed to the communities that we serve. That’s why we started the EnergyUnited Foundation way back in 1996. Since that time the foundation has provided well over $3 million in grants to individuals and non-profit organizations in our 19-county service area.
Column: Sweet and Salty Caramel Popcorn for the holidays
Are you seeking the perfect snack to munch on while enjoying all of your favorite Holiday movies this year? What could be more delicious than a large fresh bowl of homemade Salted-Caramel Popcorn? Our very own Clarence Vernon Hargrave shares this delicious recipe. Enjoy!
Gov. Cooper: Winter conditions create State of Emergency
With the possibility of icy conditions in the western part of the state and below average temperatures expected as an arctic mass approaches, Governor Roy Cooper signed a State of Emergency today to activate the state’s emergency operations plan, waive transportation regulations to help the transport of fuel and critical supplies, help first responders and protect consumers from price gouging.
High Rock Church: Emergency shelter during cold nights
High Rock Church of Lexington is opening our church building to serve as a warm shelter during the extreme weather that is coming. We will open the doors at 9 pm Friday Night, December 23rd and Saturday night December 24th. On Saturday and Sunday mornings we will close the building at 9 am.
DEI consultant recommended to city by NC League of Municipalities
This week, Davidson Local’s Public Records Request seeking answers about the City of Lexington’s choosing Keep Evolving Consulting to evaluate and offer recommendations regarding their DEI initiatives has been fulfilled.
Caught Doing Good: LSHS Class of 1989
The Lexington Senior High School Class of 1989 Alumni, friends, and community donors had a BBQ and gave away over 75 bikes to youth in the Terrace Lane Community on Saturday, December 17, 2022. This is an ongoing tradition.
Arts Spotlight honoring Lee Mabe, deadline for submissions approaching
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.