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Airport Authority: Special called meeting Dec 13th
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-318.12 (b)(2) public notice is hereby given that the Executive
Committee of the Davidson County Airport Authority will meet on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at
4:00 p.m. at the law office of Brinkley Walser Stoner, PLLC located at 10 Lsb Plaza, Lexington, NC
27292 for a special meeting.
Thomasville Christmas Parade promises to be the biggest and best one yet
This year’s Thomasville Christmas Parade promises to be the biggest and best one yet! Saturday December 10 th at 11:00AM you will find the streets of this Historic Downtown full of Christmas Cheer!
Dunn wins Lou Groza Award as college's top place-kicker
North Davidson High School graduate and NC State kicker, Christopher Dunn, was named the winner of the Lou Groza Award Thursday night during the Home Depot College Awards show on ESPN.
AK's Column: Support pet adoptions with Pig City Books
Thanks to Pig City books, we have a local opportunity to support rehomed and fostered pets on Saturday, Dec 17th from 12 pm to 3 pm.
Questions still remain regarding Lexington's DEI position, initiatives
Two weeks after we submitted questions to the City of Lexington regarding a proposal submitted by Keep Evolving (KE) Consulting regarding the City’s DEI position and initiatives, questions still remain.
Light of the World Church offers spectacular views
Visit Light of the World Church’s Winter Wonderland Festival of Lights.
Thomasville parade shares the magic of Christmas, Dec. 10th
This year will feature free entertainment for the kids including face paintings and balloon animals, located at the Depot (44 W Main St), Thomasville’s historic train station. Guests are encouraged to bring their little ones between 10:30 and 12:30 p.m. Leading the way, this year's Grand Marshal for the day will be none other than NASCAR driver Timmy Hill of Hill Motorsports. It will additionally feature 115 parade participants and a stilt walker.
Opinion: 2022 - the year of the MegaBoom Job Explosion for NC
As we say good-bye to 2022 and usher in 2023, we need to get more folks in Davidson County and the Triad to realize the opportunities and potential available by the growth underway at existing employers and from the explosion of future jobs announced in 2022.
Free Holiday Movie Matinee at 'The Smith'
https://www.smithciviccenter.org/
Thomasville Medical Center receives top safety award
The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that evaluates the safety and patient experience provided by hospitals across the country, recognized six Novant Health hospitals with 2022 Top Hospital awards and two ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) with 2022 Top Ambulatory Surgery Center awards. Thomasville Medical Center was included in that list.
Job fair planned for laid-off United Furniture workers
United Furniture abruptly closed Triad plants. NCWorks and DavidsonWorks of Davidson County are hosting a job and resource fair Wednesday morning in response to recent abrupt layoffs by United Furniture in the Triad, including an upholstery plant in Lexington and a warehouse in Linwood.
A Photo Gallery: Lifelong Davidson County resident, Lewis Michael, turns 99
Family and friends surprised lifelong Davidson County resident, Lewis Michael, on Saturday, December 3 with a drive by parade to celebrate his 99th birthday.
Thomasville City Council to discuss finances on Tuesday, Dec 6th
A quorum of the City Council may be in attendance and may participate in the discussion, but only committee members may vote.
NDMS teams up with Pig City Books for book store for adults
The NDMS Book Fair for Grown-Ups with Pig City Books is open. You may stop by the media center December 5-8, 7:45-2:45 or shop from home using a digital catalog 20% of the book purchase price will go directly to the NDMS Media Center.
Local Sheriff: Concealed handgun permit scam
As with any suspicious text, we encourage you to NEVER click on any link or provide personal information. If you believe you have received a text message that is from a scammer, please report your message online at https://www.usa.gov/stop-scams-frauds.
Davidson County Airport Authority decreases number of members
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners has decreased the number of members on the Davidson County Airport Authority at the request of the organization.
Lexington Live Community Theatre announces production of White Christmas
Lexington Live Community Theatre is pleased to announce the production of White Christmas December 8th -11th.
Blanket drive and author signing to benefit House of Paws Dog Rescue
Authors Donna Girouard and Janice Boyles will be with us, along with the House of Paws Dog Rescue, for an author signing and blanket drive for foster dogs. Do you have some clean, used blankets that will help keep some puppers warm this winter? Bring them Saturday, Dec. 17 and meet the authors in person. Books will be available for purchase
DDAC announces board appointments
The Davidson-Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) announced it has appointed its inaugural board of directors, along with its approval as an incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit by the Internal Revenue Service.