Several companies offered jobs on site at Davidson Local’s Give Work A Chance job fair. The job fair is not over; we would love for those interested to send resumes to jobfair@davidsonlocal.com so we can share with more employers.
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Meet our Job Fair Emcee: Renee Vaughn of 97.1 QMG
Meet our Job Fair Emcee: Renee Vaughn of 97.1 QMG on August 24th at Bull City Ciderworks.
Davidson Doozie 5K, 10K and Yoga
We will have free yoga classes at our Doozie this year, thank you to True North Holistic Coaching for providing these classes for us! You do not have to be running to attend the yoga classes. Register for the race at the following link: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Lexington/DavidsonDoozie
Thursday, August 24th Davidson Local Job Fair Details
Over 20 area companies seeking to fill over 350 jobs- all livable wage jobs- even $35/hour welding jobs need to be filled- Healthcare, manufacturing and even firemen needed. So please share to make sure more can rise out of poverty and help companies grow.
The Huddle: Flying Pigs baseball lands in new hands
Holt-Moffitt Field has a new face.
Introducing: Wellness Wednesdays with Julie Harshaw
Welcome to our Wellness Wednesday column! In this serene sanctuary of self-care and holistic health, we embark on a weekly journey to explore a myriad of wellness practices, rejuvenating rituals, and empowering tips to nurture your well-being.
United We're Strong Series: Special Olympics
The games have always been a lighthearted and friendly competition, something to motivate the athletes, keep them active and to overall make the day an amazing and memorable one for everyone involved. All of this is done with the help and support of United Way.
United We Stand: Celebrating United Way month, locally
United Way of Davidson County is composed of staff and a 30-person volunteer Board of Directors representing business, social services, local government, and individual donors across Davidson County.
Give Work A Chance Job Fair Employer Profile: Graham Personnel Services (GPS)
We’re planning for a great turnout at the Give Work A Chance Job Fair on August 24th. We will have many opportunities of different education and skill levels, ranging from entry-level roles requiring no previous experience, to jobs that require a degree and experience.
The Roy Ackland Memorial Charity Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair promotion
The Ackland Family is putting on a memorial charity event for Roy Ackland, on Saturday, October 7th from 10am to 6pm at the Denton FarmPark in Denton, NC.
United Way kicks off campaign to raise more than 1 million for local nonprofits
Davidson Local interns are putting a youthful spin on stories in the next few months. Youth Correspondent Riley Elliott attended the campaign celebration and interviewed the staff of United Way. Visit her SCOOP segment and look for more United Way stories as the campaign begins August 1st.
Davidson County Cooperative Extension Master Gardner needs volunteers
There will be an Information Meeting on Tuesday, August 8, from 6pm -7 pm at the Cooperative Extension Building Auditorium.... 301 East Center Street, Lexington, NC 27292.
Intern Katelynn's Column: Cambodian history and culture
As someone with Cambodian ancestry, I have great pride in our lengthy history and complex culture.
Cancer Services provides support to patients, survivors, caregivers
For information, visit Cancer Services of Davidson County (cancerservicesofdc.org). Cancer Services is a United Way of Davidson County agency.
Give Work A Chance Job Fair Employer Profile: Greensboro Fire Department
Over the next several weeks, we will be publishing profiles on the employers who will be attending the job fair on August 24 from 4-7 p.m. at 599 Railroad St. at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington. Captain Kelly Giles, a 1988 Central Davidson High School graduate, wants to make sure Davidson County candidates are invited to apply for current and future options in neighboring Greensboro.
Opinion: Local Cambodian community rallies for fair elections
People’s Party (CPP) towards both citizens and opposition politicians alike by going forward with the July 23 election that will not be free and fair due to the disqualification of the main opposition party (the Candlelight Party).
DL is having a FREE party on Aug. 24th, bring your family!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023 AT 4pm – 7pm
Give Work A Chance Job Fair & Magazine Release Party
GOP Chair: Chris Jessup
The last sentence in the Declaration of Independence states, “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”
Meet our new intern: Calvin Carrick
Introducing the “Summer of Fun” at Davidson Local!
Lexington Public Library to host Shark Tooth and Seashell Hunting Events
The Lexington Public Library will host two shark tooth and seashell hunting programs, one for children and one for adults, as part of its Summer Reading calendar.