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Davidson County Library employee Emma Welch knows how the outbreak of COVID-19 has made her feel isolated at times and changed her life drastically.
But the changes in her life and routine, and her isolation is nothing she said when compared to residents in local nursing homes. After reading articles about the loneliness many nursing home residents feel during the pandemic because no visitors have been allowed inside to reduce the spread of the virus, Welch decided she wanted to do something to change that.
Welch, a library system support tech and young adult coordinator, sought input from co-worker Bethany Geiger. Together they created a card program that allows the public to either drop off a card they write a note inside, or use supplies at the main Lexington branch to make a card and write a note inside. All of the cards will be delivered to residents at Alston Brook nursing home and rehabilitation center in Lexington.
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City of Lexington Police Chief to retire in February
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Lexington Police Chief Mark Sink announced on Monday that he will be retiring at the end of February.
A 30-year veteran at the Lexington Police Department, Sink was sworn in as Chief of Police in 2015 following the retirement of former chief Tad Kepley. His last day will be on Feb. 28.
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According to Lexington City Manager Terra Greene, the city has posted the job availability and is currently interviewing internal candidates for the position. She said the interview process should take approximately 30-days before the new chief is named.