ELECCIONES MUNICIPALES DE 2025
Los Electores del Condado de Davidson Participan en las Elecciones Locales
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Davidson County Honors Operation Green Light
Shining a light on the service of veterans.
Charlie W. Bethea: How One Man’s Vision is Uplifting the Next Generation
Charlie W. Bethea has spent more than four decades leading, mentoring, and building organizations dedicated to manhood, scholarship, and community service. A 1983 graduate of Winston-Salem State University with a B.A. in Business Administration and Accounting, Bethea also completed BB&T Banking School at Wake Forest University and Leadership Winston-Salem.
Playoff Firepower: Davidson County Teams Ignite NCHSAA First Round
The high school football playoffs are officially underway for the 2025 season, and several Davidson County squads are set to light up the gridiron this Friday, November 7th. From perennial contenders to surging dark horses, the first round of the NCHSAA bracket promises intense action and showcases some of the region's top athletic talent.
John Hood to Keynote at Friends of the Library Annual Meeting
The Friends of the Lexington Library invite the public to their Annual Meeting this Sunday, November 9, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. at the Lexington Library Annex, 602 S. Main Street.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE at Davidson Correctional Center — Empowering Incarcerated Men to Become Entrepreneurs
Over the course of five weeks, 25 justice-impacted men will engage in intensive instruction, mentorship, and practical business development designed to equip them with the tools to build sustainable, self-sufficient futures.
Press Release: American Children’s Home to Break Ground on Major Water Line Replacement Project
The American Children’s Home will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the start of a major water line replacement project that will modernize the campus infrastructure and support the Home’s mission of nurturing and empowering children across North Carolina.
Legacy on the Hardwood: Celebrating the Success of CD's Tysinger & LSHS's Hairston
First and foremost, it would be a great deal for me to say that you have to pay homage when it is due. As the basketball season emerges, I’d like to highlight two hometown legends who are continually making a difference in students' lives both on and off the court. I can say these words of emphasis because I know these gentlemen personally, and these men truly deserve their flowers while they are still here.
Davidson County: Local Elections Bring Familiar And Fresh Faces
Municipal races are almost always tight. When multiple candidates vie for a single seat, that’s when the energy picks up and crowds show up.
Agency Shuts Doors Temporarily on Head Start Program Amid Federal Funding Halts
The long-standing early-childhood programs operated by Salisbury Rowan Community Action that serve Davidson County have been forced to close their doors as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Yellow Jackets Sting Their Way Into Playoffs, Ready to Buzz at Home Against West Stanley
The air in Lexington is electric, charged with the palpable excitement of high school football playoffs! The Lexington Yellow Jackets have officially punched their ticket, clinching a coveted playoff berth, and the best part? Their first-round game will be played right here at home. Their initial opponent will be West Stanley High School of Stanley County, and if Head Coach Charles Morman's enthusiasm is any indication, the Yellow Jackets are more than ready to defend their hive.
Vote: Municipal Elections Wrap up Tuesday, Nov. 4th
Vote: Municipal Elections Wrap up Tuesday, Nov. 4th
Op-Ed: Matt Welborn
Op-Ed: Matt Welborn Political Candidate for Ward 3.
Pastor Aaron Long: Two Simple Rules
Pastor Aaron writes: Christianity isn’t complicated, people make it so, but it isn’t. There are just two simple rules and if you get them right you got the rest of this. Jesus says everything comes down to loving the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind, with all your strength and to love your neighbor as yourself.
Column: When Community Becomes a Verb
Join us for an evening of history, community, and connection!
Experience the PBS documentary American Coup: Wilmington 1898 and the Ebony Collective Holiday Market — featuring dinner, discussion, and local artisans — on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center.
The Courage to Break Ranks: Chris Elliott’s Exit Leaves a Void in Local Leadership
Commissioner Chris Elliott has announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his current term.
Early Voting Ends Saturday: Reasons to Vote Today in Davidson County’s Municipal Election
Election Day is here, and Davidson County voters have one more chance to make their voices heard in the 2025 municipal races. Polls are open until 7:30 p.m., and while municipal elections often draw smaller crowds, their impact on everyday life is anything but small.
A proud native of Lexington, North Carolina, Perez laid the foundation for his discipline and drive on the gridiron. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1998, a high-school career that paved the way for him to play football at Methodist College in Fayetteville. But while sports provided the initial stage, a different kind of performance called him to the microphone. For the past nine years, Perez has become a fixture in the comedy world, evolving into a polished, nationally recognized comedian.
Where Faith Meets Community: Pastor Aaron Long’s Sunday Columns
Column: When Faith Picks Up the Call
Lexington Book Festival: Meet Lexington Book Festival author Jaki Shelton Green
Jaki Shelton Green is currently the ninth Poet Laureate of North Carolina. In 2022, she was recognized by the Forbes Magazine 50 Over 50 Lifestyle List, 2021 UNC Chapel Hill Frank B. Hanes Writer in Residence, 2019 Academy of American Poet Laureate Fellow, 2019 NC Humanities Council Caldwell Award, 2014 NC Literary Hall of Fame Inductee, 2009 NC Piedmont Laureate appointment, and 2003 recipient of the NC Award for Literature. She recently retired from teaching Documentary Poetry at the Duke University Center for Documentary Studies.