The North Carolina Court of Appeals will resume its regular schedule of oral arguments in person when the fall session begins in August. The first arguments are scheduled for the week of August 10, 2021.
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Thomasville bridge replacement brings a detour
THOMASVILLE – Starting next week, N.C. Department of Transportation contractors will narrow lanes on a Davidson County road for several months for a bridge replacement. On July 26, crews will begin to replace the bridge on Smith Drive near Westwood Avenue with a culvert. Work is expected to be complete by May 31, 2022.
Local officer promoted to Judicial District Manager
Officials with the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice have promoted Robin Griffin to Judicial District Manager for Division 3, District 22, effective Aug. 2, 2021.
North Carolina updates StrongSchoolsNC public health toolkit
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. shared updated public health guidance for K-12 schools to follow in the upcoming school year.
Governor Cooper announces County Boards of Elections Chair Appointments
Read how Gov. Cooper has appointed the following individuals to serve as Chair of the following County Boards of Elections.
NCDHHS to announce next summer cash and cash 4 college drawing winners Thursday
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will announce the second two winners of the Summer Cash Drawing and Summer Cash 4 College Drawing on Thursday, July 15 at 3 p.m.
Governor Cooper announces grant to Davidson County to support new jobs and investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved a $150,000 grant to Davidson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. A commitment to create 21 new jobs and a private investment of $192,155 are tied to the grant.
Health officials encourage parents to get preteens and teens up to date on immunizations
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed July Adolescent Immunization Awareness Month to highlight the importance of immunizations for North Carolina’s preteens and teens. As teachers, parents and students are preparing for the start of the 2021-22 school year, public health officials remind parents and guardians to ensure their teens and preteens are current on all their vaccinations and encourage health care providers to take steps to ensure their young patients are up to date.
Pipe replacement requires lane closure in Davidson County
A section of roadway will be closed while crews replace a failed drainage pipe this week in Thomasville.
Governor Cooper discusses "Your Shot at a Million" vaccine cash drawing in Davidson County
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited the Davidson County Health Department vaccine clinic in Lexington to see more people get their COVID-19 vaccine and talk about the Your Shot at a Million Summer Cash and College Tuition drawings for vaccinated North Carolinians. The health department has administered a majority of the vaccinations across Davidson County, administering nearly 60,400 doses.
Governor makes a special stop in Lexington to discuss vaccinations
Governor Roy Cooper’s messaging when he visited the Davidson County Health Department (DCHD) vaccine clinic Thursday morning was straightforward – “Vaccinations work.”
Road closure for Davidson County
A section of a Davidson County road will be closed while a pair of drainage pipes that run beneath are replaced.
Uptown Lexington earns accreditation
Uptown Lexington was included as the North Carolina Main Street & Rural Planning Center of the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced that 52 North Carolina communities have been designated as a 2021 Accredited Main Street America™ program.
Davidson County Veteran Services Benefit Summary
Summary of benefits for North Carolina veterans.
Jackson brings 100 county tour to Davidson
State Senator Jeff Jackson (D) is running for a US Senate seat and has vowed to hold 100 town halls in 100 counties in 100 days. His tour parked in Davidson County yesterday.
Davidson County road to close for two repairs
Sections of a Davidson County road are scheduled to close temporarily next week while N.C. Department of Transportation Maintenance crews replace drainage pipes under the pavement.
Memorial Day "Click It or Ticket It" Campaign kicks off
As the busy summer traveling season nears, state transportation officials are reminding people to wear their seat belts to reduce the risk of being seriously injured or killed. More than 500 people who were not wearing seat belts or buckled into child safety seats died in vehicle crashes on North Carolina roadways last year.
Baker makes history as county's first African American judge
Last week, Governor Roy Cooper made a historic appointment by naming Lexington based attorney Rosalind Baker to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 22B. She will fill the seat vacated by the Hon. April Wood.
Following new CDC Guidance on face coverings, Governor Cooper lifts many COVID-19 restrictions
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. shared an update on the state’s COVID-19 progress. Throughout the pandemic, state officials have taken a data-driven approach and have been guided by the science in making decisions.
Governor Cooper appoints Baker and Myers as district court judges
Governor Roy Cooper today announced the appointment of two District Court Judges to serve in Judicial District 22B, which serves Davidson and Davie counties. Rosalind Baker, of Lexington, North Carolina, will serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 22B. Jon W. Myers will serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 22B.