This year, LPD will be participating in National Night Out on Tuesday, October 3rd, from 6:00pm until 9:00pm.
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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.
Senior Services Café campaign with extra incentives for new attendees
Davidson County, NC –Beginning in July, The Davidson County Department of Senior Services initiated a campaign to increase attendance at the five Senior Cafés across the county. New registrants who attend a minimum number of days within the first month will be eligible to receive a $70 Meat Sampler Box voucher that can be redeemed at either Conrad and Hinkle in Lexington or Shuler Meats in Thomasville.
Intern Katelynn's Column: Cambodian history and culture
As someone with Cambodian ancestry, I have great pride in our lengthy history and complex culture.
Need to drop off some books? The Friends of the Library will accept them
You can drop off books from 10am until 1pm on Saturday, July 29.
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.
Davidson County Animal Shelter is running an adoption special
You can adopt a cat or dog for $15 if you donate a bag of dog or cat food (bags must be unopened and in date.)
A Photo Gallery: Unveiling of historical marker at St. Stephen UMC
Occupying the oldest extant African-American sanctuary of any denomination in Lexington, St. Stephen UMC was added to the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places on August 6, 2021.
Davidson County Senior Centers receive National Accreditation
The Davidson County Senior Centers in Lexington and Thomasville were awarded accreditation from the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) on July 17.
Hospice of Davidson County named 2023 HOSPICE HONORS RECIPIENT
Once again, Hospice of Davidson County has been named a 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services,
Painted Piano Festival, Thomasville, North Carolina
Main Street in Downtown Thomasville, Friday, August 11 from 4-6 pm for the official debut of ten Painted Pianos.
Matthew Liles hosting 2nd annual basketball camp
Greensboro College player and Lexington Senior High School Alum Matthew Liles will have his 2nd Annual Matthew Liles Skills Camp on July 29 from 10am-12pm at the Lexington Senior High School gymnasium.
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).
DDAC celebrates first class of graduates
Formed in 2019, DDAC is comprised of eight manufacturing companies including BMK, CPM Wolverine Proctor, EGGER Wood Products, KURZ, Mohawk, Ingersoll Rand, Owens & Minor and Cascade Die Casting Group.
Thomasville named DAC to NC Main Street
We are pleased to announce that Thomasville has been selected to participate in the Downtown Associate Community Program, coordinated under the NC Main Street and Rural Planning Center at the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
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
American Children’s Home receives national recertification
CEO Kat Barrier wrote in a statement: This is a significant achievement for our organization and one we should be extremely proud of accomplishing. COA accreditation affirms that an organization meets the highest national standards of best practice and establishes the organization’s credibility as effective and professionally sound. In addition, it provides assurance to all of our stakeholders that American Children’s Home is delivering needed, high-quality services in our community, conducting its operations successfully, and managing its funds effectively.
Public Notice: Board of Elections to meet regarding polling and date changes
The Davidson County Board of Elections will meet Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM at the Board Office located at 945 N Main Street, Suite A, Lexington, NC 27292.
DDCC President, Dr. Darrin Hartness, has died
Hartness became president in January 2019.