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130 acres of farm and forest land along Abbotts Creek in Davidson County are now permanently protected from development. #WFDD #conservation #DavidsonCounty
130 acres of farm, forest land conserved in Davidson County
The land along Abbotts Creek in Davidson County is now permanently protected from development.
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September 19, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Commissioners in Davidson County are at a crossroads: should they prioritize immediate action on opioid settlement funds or plan for broader programs?

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Consultant presents opioid‑settlement governance plan; commissioners debate hiring a coordinator
Consultant CCR presented survey results, a governance manual and an application rubric for awarding opioid settlement funds, and recommended hiring a county opioid coordinator funded from settlement interest; commissioners debated consultant deliverables, oversight and whether to approve the governance documents and job description for placement on the consent agenda.
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September 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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Thomasville City Schools is urging Davidson County to redirect $15 million to unlock a potential $62 million state grant for a new high school, but commissioners are hesitant to change course.

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Thomasville leaders ask Davidson County to redirect $15M to compete for $62M state school grant; commissioners opt to 'stay the course'
Thomasville City Schools asked the county to reallocate $15 million already reserved for Lexington to create a $30 million local match and pursue a $62 million state needs‑based grant for a new Thomasville High School; county finance staff outlined fiscal scenarios and the board agreed by consensus to keep prior proportional commitments rather than reallocate additional funds.
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September 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Davidson County is gearing up to regulate data centers more strictly, with plans for special-use permits and detailed requirements; what does this mean for future developments?

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Davidson County staff seeks authority to pursue text amendment and special‑use permit route for data centers
Planning staff proposed a text amendment to define and regulate data centers and recommended treating larger 'hyperscale' facilities with greater scrutiny via a special‑use permit; commissioners discussed setbacks, noise studies, water/cooling, power capacity and decommissioning bonds and agreed to put an application on the Sept. 14 consent agenda to begin the process toward an October public hearing.
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September 7, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Davidson County commissioners vote against six-month moratorium on new data center
County leaders now plan to gather more information about data centers that could be developed in Davidson County.
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August 25, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Davidson County's commissioners have sparked a heated debate by voting down a proposed six-month moratorium on AI/data centers, leaving the community divided over environmental concerns and economic potential.

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Davidson County commissioners decline six-month moratorium on data centers after lengthy public hearing
After public hearings and dozens of community speakers who cited water, noise and environmental concerns, the board voted on a six-month moratorium to study data-center siting and regulation; the motion failed on a 3-3 roll call, leaving current zoning treatment in place.
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August 25, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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Davidson County commissioners have officially terminated the controversial Flock automated license-plate reader program amid growing concerns over privacy and surveillance, redirecting the funds to bolster public safety instead.

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Davidson County commissioners vote to end Flock camera program, reassign $76,000 to mobile command center
After extensive public comment about privacy and cross-jurisdictional data sharing, the commissioners voted to terminate the county's contract for Flock automated license-plate/vehicle-tracking cameras and to reallocate the $76,000 annual budgeted maintenance funds toward a mobile command vehicle for public safety.
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August 25, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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House Bill 376 is shaking up local wastewater regulations in Davidson County, requiring state approval for county rules and allowing private engineers to conduct inspections—what does this mean for your health and safety?

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Board hears how House Bill 376 changes local wastewater and well rules for environmental health
Environmental health staff summarized provisions of House Bill 376 (session law 2632) that require state approval for some local wastewater rules, permit private engineers to perform final inspections and limit local rulemaking on private drinking-water well permitting, noting local operational and liability implications.
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August 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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Big changes are coming to Davidson County’s public health program, with a local care management service set to end by December 31, 2025, impacting nine dedicated employees.

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Davidson County health director: local care management program to end Dec. 31, nine jobs affected
The public health director told the Board of Health that the statewide Medicaid/prepaid-plan transition will end the county’s locally run care management program on Dec. 31; nine employees — two nurses, six social workers and one office support staff — will be affected and staff are preparing reduction-in-force procedures.
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August 16, 2026 at 3:58 AM
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Two men being arrested for plotting to bomb the Percy Priest, Dam and rob downtown Nashville, jewelry stores 
August 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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A powerful merger is on the horizon as Partners Health Management and VIA Health join forces to reshape behavioral health care in Davidson County!

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Partners Health Management seeks county nominees for VIA Partners governing board ahead of planned merger
Partners Health Management told commissioners it has agreed to merge with VIA Health and asked Davidson County to nominate representatives for the new VIA Partners governing and advisory boards, with the partners' boards planning to act on nominees on Aug. 20.
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August 7, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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County finance staff revealed a potential $10 million repurposing plan, but borrowing an additional $30 million could burden taxpayers with an extra $2.8 million annually.

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County staff outlines options — and debt cost — if commissioners fund extra school match
County finance staff briefed commissioners on choices to cover an added local match for school grant applications, including reallocating CIP funds or borrowing; staff estimated borrowing $30M would add roughly $2.5M–$2.8M in annual debt service.
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August 7, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Davidson County is struggling to connect with major data-center giants like Apple and Google, leaving commissioners to seek unbiased expert insights instead.

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Staff reports difficulty arranging data‑center site visits; commissioners seek impartial expert briefings
Economic development staff said outreach to several data‑center companies has yielded little response; commissioners asked staff to continue outreach and to identify independent experts (EDP/C) to brief the board about data‑center projects and impacts.
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August 7, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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Davidson County is set to launch an exciting transit pilot program that could connect local residents to Forsyth County with fully funded support of $400,000—are you ready to hop on board?

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County officials describe state‑funded transit pilot to link Davidson County with Winston‑Salem
A transit official told commissioners the county can apply for a 100%‑funded NCDOT Integrated Mobility grant (~$400,000) to plan and pilot a route connecting Lexington and Thomasville with Winston‑Salem; preliminary annual operating cost estimates are around $225,000 if run several trips per day.
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August 7, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Thomasville’s interim superintendent is pushing for a groundbreaking $30 million state grant to revolutionize career-technical education, but the clock is ticking!

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Thomasville interim superintendent asks Davidson County for additional match to pursue $30M needs‑based school grant
Thomasville City Schools presenters asked the Davidson County Board of Commissioners to allow an application for a state needs‑based capital grant and to consider contributing an additional $15 million (to reach a $30M local ask) to pursue an estimated $62M in state funds for a consolidated CTE‑focused high school.
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August 7, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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As we come to the end of another week here’s a nature clip taken somewhere in the city you love! Can you guess where this is? Let us know in the comments below!

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July 24, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Davidson County is taking a bold step by proposing a moratorium on hyperscale data centers amid growing concerns over their impact on local resources.

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Davidson commissioners ask staff to draft moratorium on hyperscale data centers, set public hearing
After widespread public concern about water, power and noise, the Davidson County Board of Commissioners instructed staff to draft a temporary moratorium focused on hyperscale data centers and set a public hearing for Aug. 24 to gather public input and consider ordinance changes.
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July 17, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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Here is a new Ecology Bingo Card that you can do over the week. Take a screenshot, try to get all the squares in a week’s time, share with us in the comments how many you got and/or if you saw anything cool that is ecology related!
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June 29, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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The Davidson County Board of Commissioners has sparked outrage by amending zoning laws to pave the way for a controversial sports complex, raising concerns about environmental safety and residents' rights.

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Davidson County approves zoning text change after heated public opposition over sports complex
After hours of public comment, the Davidson County Board of Commissioners approved a zoning text amendment that defines a new "recreational center" use with development standards; opponents said the change was crafted to permit the county’s planned sports complex and to limit neighbors’ appeal rights.
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June 26, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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Davidson County commissioners have chosen not to opt out of a state property valuation freeze, potentially influencing taxpayer relief and future budget decisions.

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Davidson County commissioners decline to opt out of state revaluation moratorium; move ahead with revenue-neutral budget
After a detailed briefing on the county's revaluation and an urgent request from state staff, commissioners said they would not opt out of a state moratorium on revaluations and instructed staff to notify the legislative delegation while proceeding with a revenue-neutral budget for adoption.
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June 9, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Fire chiefs in Davidson County are sounding the alarm for urgent funding to address rising call volumes and critical staffing shortages, warning that the current model is no longer sustainable.

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Commissioners commission study and agree interim help as fire chiefs press for millions in new funding
After hours of testimony from fire chiefs about aging equipment, rising operating costs and volunteer shortages, commissioners agreed to commission a countywide study and to provide interim, partial funding while chiefs and staff reconcile audits and a sustainable funding model.
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June 9, 2026 at 5:24 AM
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#Nashville On a beautiful Sat night #DavidsonCounty #Democrats
#Dakota Galban hosted @mayor.nashville.gov fellow politicians community leaders #Cynthia Basinet
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June 7, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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#Tennessee Republican Rep. Andy Ogles had posted on his website, "homosexuality has no place in America." Ogles blamed a staffer.
Giving him the benefit of the doubt he isn't lying about a staffer, why employ such a #homophobic staffer?

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Michael Kupris: That's A Damn Good Question
ALT: Michael Kupris: That's A Damn Good Question
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June 7, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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Local residents and farmers are rallying against a proposed Duke Energy gas plant near the Yadkin River, citing dire health risks and the need for transparent pollution modeling.

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Residents and farmers urge county to oppose proposed Duke Energy gas plant on Yadkin River
Multiple public speakers urged commissioners to oppose a proposed Duke Energy natural gas facility on the Yadkin River, citing air-quality data, health risks to farms drawing river water and the need for transparency about pollution projections.
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May 28, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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Fire chiefs are sounding the alarm for Davidson County, urging the Board of Commissioners to raise fire-tax rates to ensure safety and sufficient staffing as call volumes soar and equipment ages.

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Fire chiefs urge commissioners to preserve or raise fire-tax rates to retain staffing
Multiple volunteer and combination fire chiefs told the board that rising call volumes, aging equipment and competitive pay pressures have left departments unable to recruit volunteers and force shifts toward paid staffing; many requested keeping current tax rates or modest increases rather than adopting a revenue-neutral cut.
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May 28, 2026 at 10:54 AM