The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Board of Directors held their first convening October 20-21 under the association’s 107th president, Burke County Commissioner Johnnie Carswell, kicking of a new board term.“
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This year marked the fortieth birthday of National Night Out with area law-enforcement and the local community gathering to commemorate the event by hosting four separate festivities at numerous parks in Lexington.
Press Release: Update - New arrest made regarding social media threats against LSHS
The Lexington Police Department and Lexington City Schools continue to work together to investigate and respond to recent threats towards Lexington Senior High School and Lexington Middle School.
Early Voting begins today for November elections
The early voting period for the municipal elections in Lexington, Thomasville, Midway, Denton and Wallburg begins today.
Political Opinion: Mayor Jason Hayes' Letter to Voters
It has been a privilege to serve the city of Lexington as Mayor these past eighteen months and I would like to ask for your vote to serve another term to continue the tremendous momentum. Our City Council, under my leadership has had numerous positive announcements in the last year and a half that point toward an extremely positive future for Lexington.
Political Opinion: Burr Sullivan's Letter to Voters
In the 51 years I have lived in Lexington, I have never had reason to worry over the soundness of the financial affairs for the City of Lexington. But today, I have several good reasons for this exact worry, and my interest in being elected Mayor of Lexington is driven by the belief that my training and 50 years of leadership here in Lexington are badly needed for a more prosperous future.
Press Release: LFD responds to house fire on Mill St
The building was a vacant boarding house.
Press Release: Upcoming DSS Job Fair
The Davidson County Department of Social Services has openings for social workers, income maintenance workers and more. Please join us for a job fair to learn more about these opportunities.
Press Release: Update - LCS and LPD partner to respond to social media threats of violence to LSHS and LMS
A 15-year-old Lexington Senior High School student has now been charged with felony communicating a threat of mass violence on educational property related to a threat made towards Lexington Senior High School on October 9.
Breaking News: Lexington Middle School delays opening due to threat of violence
Tuesday evening, October 10, the school district was made aware of a social media threat of violence.
Press Release: LCS and LPD partner to respond to social media threats of violence to LSHS
The Lexington Police Department and Lexington City Schools continue working together to investigate and respond to recent threats about Lexington Senior High School on social media.
Thomasville City Council Briefing Agenda
The items on that agenda will be voted on at the Council meeting on October 16th.
Republish - #LocalElectionsMatter: Lexington City Council Candidates
Candidates for Lexington City Council answer questions about their platform.
Press Release: LPD conducts joint operation with United States Marshals Service to arrest suspect
On the morning of September 27, the Lexington Police Department conducted a joint operation with the United States Marshals Service for the western district of North Carolina, the Middle District of North Carolina, and the Carolina Regional Fugitive Task Force at the residence of 802 South State Street in Lexington in regards to a wanted dangerous person.
Press Release: Senior center programming expansion scheduled to begin in October
In August of 2023 Davidson County Senior Services announced the expansion of senior center programming in the Denton and Southmont communities.
Press Release: Davidson County named as finalist for Center for Digital Government award
The awards recognize the achievement of states, cities and counties that have raised the bar on the experience of government services to create a better engaged constituency and a more responsive government.
Tussey Street Homicide investigation update
A team of investigators with the Lexington Police Department are continuing to actively investigate the shooting death of Robert Grant and Britany Bethea.
Press Release: Board of Commissioners recognize Senior Services staff
At the Monday, September 11 meeting of the Davidson County Board of Commissioners, the board recognized Davidson County Dept. of Senior Services, Senior Center Managers Christie Smith and Katie Sprayberry for their leadership in a national accreditation of the department's two senior centers.
Press Release: Lexington Police investigate shooting
Lexington Police Officers responded to a shooting at a residence at 308 Tussey Street just before 2:30 am Saturday morning.
Lexington Fire Department is hiring
The mission of the Lexington Fire Department is to provide the community with quality fire, safety and disaster mitigation services utilizing recognized industry standards as benchmarks for success.