Rita Winegar, Route Bus Driver for Davidson County Transportation System (DCTS) was awarded the North Carolina Bus Driver of the Year Award for Community Transportation Systems from the North Carolina Public Transportation Association (NCPTA).
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Political Ad: Jim Myers is a Ward 2 candidate for Lexington City Council
Jim Myers, a lifelong resident of Davidson County, is seeking a third term as a member of the Lexington City Council.
#LocalElectionsMatter: Lexington Mayoral Candidates
Candidates for Mayor of Lexington answer questions about their platform.
Political Ad: Davidson County Commissioner candidate, Matt Mizell
Matt Mizell is a Republican candidate for Davidson County Commissioner. He is a political outsider and an authentic conservative who has lived here in Davidson County for over 30 years.
Cheers to 200 Years! Bicentennial Brews: Beverages and Events
Together the Davidson County Historical Museum, Visit Lexington, and the Thomasville Tourism Commission are inviting local breweries, wineries, cideries, coffee shops, bars, and restaurants to offer a special-edition beverage release commemorating the Davidson County Bicentennial. Qualifying special-edition beverages could include new recipes but also label and non-label releases. Inspiration behind commemorative beverages could include, but is not limited to, a place, person, object, or event in local history and can include themes that predate the founding of the county. The possibilities are endless! If desired, the museum is available to provide research assistance and inspiration behind your special-edition beverage.
#LocalElectionsMatter: Lexington City Council Ward 4 Candidates
Candidates for Lexington City Council Ward 4 answer questions about their platform.
#LocalElectionsMatter: Ward 3 City Council Candidates
Candidates for Lexington City Council Ward 3 answer questions about their platform.
Council candidates take center stage at forum
Tuesday evening, the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC) and Davidson Local hosted the first of their three forums for candidates that will appear on the May 17th ballots.
#LocalElectionsMatter: Ward 2 City Council Candidates
Candidates for Lexington City Council Ward 2 answer questions about their platform.
#LocalElectionsMatter: Ward 1 City Council Candidates
Candidates for Lexington City Council Ward 1 answer questions about their platform.
From a teen's perspective: Why I asked local candidates to share in their own words
The right to vote is not only one of our most basic rights as Americans, but it is also one of the most important.
Need your car seat checked? TFD has you covered
The Thomasville Police Department will be providing safety checks on April 7.
Meet the moderators for The Lexington City Council forum on April 5th
Community questions for candidates are rolling in and The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce and Davidson Local are teaming up to help you hear more about local candidates. For those who attended Chamber forums in the past, expect a few twists on their traditional format. This will include multiple moderators.
First public input meeting held for city recreation center
On Tuesday evening, March 29, the Lexington Parks and Recreation Department hosted a public meeting at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center.
Lexington Fire Department responds to residential fire, none harmed
On March 27, at approximately 1:53 a.m. Lexington Fire Department responded to a single-family residential structure fire located at 611 E. 1st Street Extension.
Lexington mayoral candidates faceoff at forum
Equity, homelessness and taxes were on the agenda for mayoral candidates at a forum cosponsored by NAACP-Lexington Branch, St. Stephen United Methodist Church, Faith Forward Baptist Church and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Psi Omega Chapter. The forum was held on Tuesday evening at St. Stephen United Methodist with reserved seating and a Livestream on Facebook.
Take the Thomasville community survey
The city of Thomasville is asking all of its residents to partake in a survey where they are seeking public input on current ideas and initiatives facing the City.
City recognizes Wall's retirement, approves YMCA contract
On March 14, the Lexington City Council held their second meeting of the month. It opened with a recognition of Kathy Wall’s retirement from the Customer Service Department after over 30 years of service
Women's History Month: Thomasville Fire Department celebrates female firefighters
Women’s History Month: Thomasville Fire Department celebrates female firefighters on social media.