A new era has commenced in Lexington. Before a standing room only crowd at Monday evening’s city council meeting, two administrations intertwined as one finalized its tenure and the other began.
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DCPL introduces new system wide Facebook page and newsletter
Did you know that the county public library system has five branches plus the Davidson County Historical Museum? These branches are located in Lexington, Thomasville, North Davidson, Denton, and West Davidson.
Mayor, council members gather for farewell reception
On June 29th, a reception was held at the Bob Timberlake Gallery Lexington’s outgoing mayor and city council members who will be handing over their duties to newly elected officials.
LPD Youth Camp is back! Join them July 19-21
LPD Youth Camp is back! Join them July 19-21. Ages 11-16 are invited to apply. Contact Captain Best for more information and to apply (336) 243-3302 or RLBest@lexingtonNC.gov
Thomasville announces promotion of Interim Fire Chief Jason Myers
City of Thomasville City Manager Michael Brandt is pleased to announce the position became available after Fire Chief Eddie Bowling was promoted to Assistant City Manager. Thomasville received many great candidates for the position from across the country but after extensive assessments Chief Myers was selected to fill the Fire Chief role.
Thomasville council votes to dissolve multicultural committee
A multicultural committee formed in 2012 was recently dissolved by the city of Thomasville. The unanimous vote by the council cited “over the past several years, the multicultural committee has deviated from the primary mission of promoting and embracing all of the community's cultures and has expressed interest in focusing on a more narrowly tailored group of cultures,” and in a resolution to dissolve the group.
Thomasville Fun on Run returns this week
June 14th: Summer Canvas Painting registration link provided. You must register for each event weekly. For additional questions please call 336-475-4280.
City of Thomasville Council Meeting Summary
Monday, May 16, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
7003 Ball Park Road, Thomasville, NC 27360
Lexington Fire Department Responds to Fire on Drexel Circle
Around 1:45 pm on Sunday, May 29th, the Lexington Fire Department responded to a reported trash can on fire in a duplex apartment.
Opinion: Honoring Memorial Day...Wait! What About the Children?
This Memorial Day, say a prayer for a Gold Star family but start thinking of ways we can utilize the expertise of a veteran to truly start honoring our fallen.
City of Lexington Fire Department: House fire still under investigation
Firefighters arrived at 5:32 pm to find smoke and flames. Crews quickly began extinguishing the fire and searching for possible victims. All occupants had exited the house before the fire department's arrival. However, one occupant, an adult male, had suffered some smoke inhalation. He was treated and transported to Wake Forrest Baptist – Lexington Medical Center by Davidson County EMS.
Thomasville Memorial Day Parade, ceremonies set for this weekend
Organizers invite the public to come out to Downtown Thomasville on Monday, May 30th at 9:00am the our annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade will start at The Big Chair and go down Salem Street towards Memorial Park Dr. This event is hosted by the NC Memorial Day Parade Committee. The Grand Marshal for this year is Lt. Governor Mark Robinson.
Former teacher plans to accept position as Ward 4 representative for LCS BOE
Lisa Hathaway, a former special education teacher at Lexington Senior High School (LSHS), has shared with Davidson Local that she will be the new Ward 4 representative on the Lexington City Schools Board of Education.
TCS board will become an elected position in 2023
On April 18, the Thomasville City Council adopted a resolution to covert the Thomasville City Schools Board of Education positions from appointed to elected. The first election will take place on November 7, 2023.
City of Thomasville Council May 16th Meeting Summary
CITY OF THOMASVILLE COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY
Monday, May 16, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
Pools to open for the season: Make a splash in Lexington
About Lexington Parks and Recreation – Lexington Parks and Recreation offers athletics, recreational activities, and special events for all ages throughout the year. The department also operates and maintains 22 parks, offering a wealth of outdoor fun including playgrounds, courts, walking trails, athletic fields, green spaces, and aquatic parks.
Dear Local Politicians: Thank YOU!
Regardless of what color you prefer - Dem Blue, Republican Red or Libertarian Green - we love that this primary campaign season showed your true hues. After spending two whole days of pounding the pavement for Davidson Local, I saw hugs and high fives that crossed divides and partisan boundaries. We need more of that!
Voters will see new and familiar faces in local seats
To see the final election results, visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
#LocalElectionsMatter: It's Election Day
If you haven’t voted, today is the day to do so.
How to prepare for the May 17th election day
Voting sites are coming to a ward near you with more than 30 regular polling locations opening for the election. Note that the Davidson County Board of Elections will not be an election day option.