The service will take place on Sunday, October 22nd at 2 pm at St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 100 E 1st Street, Lexington NC. The event is free and open to the general public.
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Call for Writers: Juneteenth Essay Contest
The Davidson County Branch NAACP Education Committee is striving to improve and increase our county residents’ awareness of the importance of celebrating Juneteenth. We are hoping that by co-sponsoring this Essay Contest, students and adults will be engaged and encouraged to talk to their teachers, parents and friends in an effort to learn more about the origin and significance of this celebration as it relates to Freedom and the hope of enjoying all the rights and privileges as an American citizen for people of color.
Candidate fillings begin with battle over political lines
The battle over political maps in North Carolina continues. The fight hit home yesterday as fillings began in Davidson County. Municipal candidates were permitted to file. The start of North Carolina candidate filing for U.S. House and legislative seats was blocked on early on Monday by an appeals court panel then only restored hours later by the state Court of Appeals judges.
Breaking down why the wards were redrawn in Lexington
According to state and federal law, voting wards are required to have fair representation.
Lexington council is presented new ward map, hears financial report
On November 22, the Lexington City Council held the second of their bi-monthly meetings.
Lexington City Council reviews voting wards and annexation
Lexington City Council held its regular bi-monthly meeting on October 25 with a presentation related to redistricting that could impact the structure of voting wards in Lexington.
Sights and sounds of Juneteenth: A freedom celebration
Just two days after President Joe Biden signed legislation declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday, hundreds turned out Saturday to celebrate local history.