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Community member David Garvin weighs in with an open letter to Davidson County Commissioners.

Sisters of Hope NC Inc. specializes in assisting women aged 18 and over who are transitioning from incarceration or experiencing homelessness.

The Lexington Farmers Market is turning blue—in the best way possible! This Saturday, June 28, from 8 AM to 12 PM, the market will host its annual Blueberry Day celebration. Visitors can pick up fresh, locally grown blueberries, enjoy blueberry-themed treats from market vendors, and even snag recipe ideas for baking and preserving. It’s a seasonal celebration of one of summer’s sweetest—and healthiest—fruits. Shoppers are encouraged to come early; blueberries are in high demand and won’t last long! #LexingtonFarmersMarket #BlueberryDay #EatLocal #BerrySeason

The Carolina Association of Paranormal Studies (CAPS), a volunteer investigative group based in North Carolina, recently completed a confidential investigation of the courthouse. Their verdict? They believe the building is haunted.

Transformation Church NC, just three months old, is hosting its first major fundraiser on Saturday, June 28 to raise money for purchasing its building and to support Pastor Andy Clarke, who is undergoing chemotherapy. The event includes an all-you-can-eat breakfast (7–11 a.m.), a spaghetti dinner (4–7 p.m.), bounce houses for kids, a community yard sale, bake sale, and lemonade stand. Yard sale spot fees and bake sale proceeds will go directly to Pastor Andy and his family. Meals are $10 each, and everyone is invited to come out, eat, shop, and support a growing church and a beloved pastor.

Despite an outcry from service providers for immediate assistance Davidson County Commissioners say they want more information before agreeing to hire a coordinator to expedite the process of spending $25 million in Opioid Settlement Funds.

During its meeting on Monday, the Lexington City Council approved opening requests for proposal for the city-owned property located at 121 – 213 S. Main Street.

Commissioners also approved a sponsorship plan for the naming rights for the individual buildings and amenities in the park. 

In Davidson County, voters affiliated with the Constitution Party (15 voters), Justice for All Party (13 voters), No Labels Party (425 voters), and We the People Party (42 voters) will be moved to Unaffiliated . Voters can still change their registration.

In a weekly column, publisher Antionette Kerr writes from the heart. From alleyway block parties to trail rides, from cemetery dedications to African drum circles, the weekend honored ancestors, told hard truths, and lifted up joy. The Davidson Local team showed up to 10 events across the county—not just to report, but to witness.

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division joined resources with the members of the Denton Police Department for the investigation.