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When History Collides: Rethinking public opinion
Let’s talk about Davidson County history that is rarely mentioned… said the interns.
Press Release: Boone’s Cave Park Living History
Boone’s Cave Park will come alive with history on Saturday, November 1, 2025, as the NC Daniel Boone Historic Trail hosts its first-ever living history event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can experience 18th-century demonstrations and hear the story of the park’s ongoing preservation efforts, made possible through the support of Davidson County. The event will take place at 3552 Boones Cave Road, Lexington, NC, offering a chance to connect with local heritage where history is being brought back to life.
Curator Preserves History, Promotes Community in Lexington
Under her direction, the museum has embraced innovative ways to tell local stories. Recently, the museum hosted an exhibit titled "Davidson County, Full Steam Ahead!" which explored the profound impact of the railroad on local industry, agriculture, and manufacturing. Such exhibits aren't just displays; they are immersive experiences designed to foster a deep sense of place and ownership among residents. By making history relatable and interactive, Williams-Cole plays a key role in engaging the community in heritage preservation, transforming the old courthouse into a vibrant center for cultural exchange.
Column: Answering the Call for Juneteenth Coverage in Davidson County
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.
Thomasville to Make History with First-Ever TrailRide Event in Pace Park
Thomasville will make history this Saturday, June 21st, with its 1st Annual Trail Ride at Pace Park, featuring trail rides, food trucks, live performances, and line dancing. With the theme #HatsOnBootsDown, the event promises to be a unique celebration of culture, unity, and community spirit in the Chair City.
Thomasville's Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post photographer Matthew Lewis dies, 94
Of all of his accomplishments, Lewis deems the Thomasville Memorial Day Parade photo calendar his most important annual assignment.
Lexington schedules celebration of Black History Month
City schedules celebration of Black History Month.
Ghost walk through Lexington stirs up spirits
Barbara Presnell writes: “The past isn’t dead. It isn’t even past,” wrote William Faulkner. The South is always haunted, says my Louisiana friend Penelope. We coexist with the living and the dead. We are who we have loved and lost.
Flag burning ceremony a first for Banks-Miller Post 255
On the morning of May 21, history was made as American Legion Banks-Miller Post 255 held a flag burning ceremony - a first in the organization’s nearly 70 year history.
Black History Month: Cassidy's Creative Corner - Black Achievements (Part 3)
As Black History Month comes to an end, here are more Black American achievements.
Governor Cooper proclaims September 15 - October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 15 - October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the culture, history and achievements of the Hispanic and Latinx community in North Carolina.