Davidson County

Audit shows $83M in late SNAP benefits

October 23, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A performance audit by the Office of the State Auditor says $83 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits between 2021 and 2024 were delivered late to recipients. “In total, there were over […]

Local Government Commission approves major projects in Charlotte, Wake

February 13, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The Local Government Commission approved significant bond packages for North Carolina’s biggest city and second-largest county. Charlotte secured approval for $400 million in general obligation bonds to address transportation, housing and neighborhood improvements. […]

500 jobs coming to Davidson County, Cooper announces

March 8, 2023 North State Journal Staff

LEXINGTON — Siemens Mobility, Inc., a global manufacturer of rail transportation vehicles and control systems, will build a major advanced manufacturing and rail services center in Davidson County. The company is expected to create 506 jobs, […]

Nucor to build $350M North Carolina plant, create 200 jobs

April 8, 2022 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Steel maker Nucor Corp. announced on Thursday that it will build a $350 million manufacturing plant in North Carolina, which would be its second in the state. A news release from the Charlotte-based […]

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Lexington BBQ Festival canceled due to labor shortages

September 4, 2021 North State Journal Staff

ASHEBORO — An annual tradition showcasing Lexington-style barbecue will be postponed for a second straight year. The Lexington Barbecue Festival announced Friday that the street festival and pork spectacle would be held next in October […]

Tar Heels, Davidson headed to Asheville instead of Hawaii for Maui Invitational

September 23, 2020 Shawn Krest

North Carolina will host one of college basketball’s premier in-season tournaments this November when the Maui Invitational is held in Asheville. The annual tournament normally allows some of basketball’s best teams to make a Thanksgiving […]

100 in 100: Davidson County’s Max Lanier, MLB reserve clause pioneer

April 27, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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Davidson County

Audit shows $83M in late SNAP benefits

Local Government Commission approves major projects in Charlotte, Wake

500 jobs coming to Davidson County, Cooper announces

Nucor to build $350M North Carolina plant, create 200 jobs

Lexington BBQ Festival canceled due to labor shortages

Tar Heels, Davidson headed to Asheville instead of Hawaii for Maui Invitational

100 in 100: Davidson County’s Max Lanier, MLB reserve clause pioneer

North Carolina reaches 100 coronavirus cases, first community spread

NC House Republican Caucus letter supports Second Amendment Sanctuaries

Headlines from Murphy to Manteo

The former governor and his family went to the Emergency Operations Center
Former law enforcement reveal Cooper evacuated during May 2020 rioting

The former governor and his family went to the Emergency Operations Center