US Congressman Ted Budd and USDOT Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose Arriving to Award BUILD Grant for Lexington Train Station. Comments at Noon on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
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City Council approves grant agreement for Lexington Train Station Project
During the September 12 meeting, City Council approved the grant cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the City of Lexington.
Davidson County: 2022 Digital Counties Award for Information Technology
Davidson County has been named by the Center for Digital Government as one of the Top 10 Digital Counties Survey Awards winners, among counties across the nation with a population between 150,000 and 249,999 people.
Sunday voting raises questions: Davidson County residents encouraged to comment by Friday
Davidson County residents are included in a few communities invited to weigh in on election protocol. Debates surrounding dates, hours and locations for early voting typically fall along party lines. While many party leaders encourage voting, when and where that happens is often left for scrutiny by governing bodies. In the case of the November 8, 2022 election parties, local leaders are promoting the public comment period due to close on 5 p.m. Friday, September 9 for Davidson County voters.
Public invited to comment on Davidson County's Early Voting plan before Sept 13th
Send your comments to The State Board of Elections. At its September 13, 2022 meeting, will adopt one-stop early voting plans for county boards of elections that did not adopt unanimous plans and petitioned the State Board to adopt a plan for them.
Davidson County is getting its first intercity bus service
Davidson County is getting its first intercity bus service that will connect the county to several other cities across the state on a daily basis. Sunway Charters, based in Winston-Salem, has started a mid-state express service from Winston-Salem to Fayetteville with stops in Lexington, High Point, Asheboro, Siler City and Sanford.
Former LPD officer arrested, faces allegations of "suspicious involvement" with inmate
On August 18, 2022, Felicia Biddix was arrested on a warrant for arrest for Felony Obstruction of Justice for actions she was involved in as a Lexington Police Officer. This arrest was made by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office in consultation with the District Attorney’s Office. Felicia Biddix was released under a $5,000 unsecured bond.
$789.4 million in water and wastewater infrastructure funding
Governor Cooper on July 27th stated that communities statewide will receive $789.4 million for water infrastructure
Board of Elections changes Tyro's voting location, Sunday voting discussed
Board of Elections meeting to decide how voting will look this fall
Opinion: The “Red Wave '' is dangerous
We urge you to speak out every chance you get, and inform your loved ones of the importance of these elections. The time for sitting back and hoping someone else will do it, is over.
Sherriff's office hosts meet and greet event
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Meet and Greet Recruiting Event with their Detention Center Team Members.
Thomasville to discuss multiple economic incentives during finance meeting
Personnel/Finance Committee Meeting
Monday, July 11, 2022, 1:00 P.M.
Ball Park Road Community Center
7003 Ball Park Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
Davidson County opioid settlement funds committee meets July 21st
North Carolina is part of a historic $26 billion agreement that will help bring desperately needed relief to communities impacted by opioids. These funds will be used to support treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and other life-saving programs and services in communities throughout the state. North Carolina’s Opioid and Substance Use Action Plan lays out concrete strategies to advance prevention, reduce harm, and connect people to the care that they need.
Republican Women host Conservative Conversations and Cookout
The Davidson County Republican Women's Club is hosting their second annual Conservative Conversations and Cookout. This year's event will feature congressman Ted Budd, congressman Dan Bishop, Judge April Wood, county commissioners as well as other State, Federal and local candidates. This beautiful meet and greet will allow for discussions and conversations with our elected officials.
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.
Election protest hearing: Lexington's Ward 5 school board election
A complaint submitted to the North Carolina Board of Elections will be considered by the Davidson County Board of Elections on Tuesday, June 14, at 6 p.m. at the Davidson County Government Building, 4th floor, in the Commissioners Room located at 913 Greensboro St. Lexington, NC 27292.
Opinion: Celebrando Memorial Day, pero espera, ¿y nuestros hijos?
Este Memorial Day, diga una oración por una familia estrella, pero comience a pensar en formas en que podemos utilizar la experiencia de un veterano para realmente comenzar a honrar a nuestros caídos.
Opinion: Senator Jarvis 'remember the Nation's brave fallen men and women'
It is our responsibility as citizens to remember the Nation's brave fallen men and women - whether they died on foreign lands in the heat of battle or after a lifetime in the uniform of our Army. Never forget the men and women who know all too much the cost of our freedom, for their service to this country is the greatest gift of all.
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.