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The Lexington City Council voted to move forward with reviewing a petition for voluntary annexation tied to the proposed Carolina Corridor development project during its May 11 meeting. The request involves 19 parcels totaling approximately 848.819 acres located along Old Linwood Road, Highway 47, and the railroad corridor. The proposal drew comments from several residents during the public comment period
Several parents have called to express concerns about last Monday’s game between Lexington Senior High School and Central Davidson High School and what they consider racist actions targeting their children.
The Central Davidson Spartans are demonstrating resilience with a solid 2-1 record. Their season began with a heartbreaking one-point loss to Eastern Alamance, but they quickly rebounded with two decisive wins against Atkins and Jesse Carson. The Spartans' offensive explosion in the 68-14 win over Atkins showed they have the ability to overwhelm opponents when their game plan is executed flawlessly.
Tysinger’s dedication to community service is perhaps most evident through his extensive involvement in Masonic organizations. He proudly serves as the Head of the Acacia Masonic Lodge #66 and Potentate of AL Khattab Temple #201 Prince Hall Shriners, in addition to his membership in other Masonic bodies. These organizations are pillars of community support, hosting regular cookouts, providing meals for local school sports teams, donating essential school supplies, contributing food for the National Night Out event, and offering academic scholarships.
A viral Facebook post claiming racial discrimination inside Christo’s Family Restaurant has ignited swift public response and prompted an internal investigation by the 42-year-old Lexington eatery.
Divert’s groundbreaking comes at a time when Lexington is experiencing an economic boom with diverse companies opening facilities in the area.
An online survey was conducted by third-party agency Proof Insights among Southern Living Consumers, asking them to rate their favorite places across the South. The survey was fielded from July 10 to August 21, 2024, and had over 10,000 respondents.
The early voting period for the municipal elections in Lexington, Thomasville, Midway, Denton and Wallburg begins today.
Friday, at noon, marked the end of the filing period for November’s municipal elections.
At the time publication, 30 Davidson County residents have filed for a multitude of offices.
At the time of publication, 17 candidates will have their names on the ballots in November.
On Thursday afternoon, July 6, surveyors from Richard Grubb and Associates were in town to conduct fieldwork on the slave burial site at the Lexington City Cemetery which is approximately 3,800 square feet.
Imagine the excitement former Texan slaves had on June 19, 1865 when they were told by Major General Gordon Granger they had been freed.
The LCS Board of Education is pleased to announce that the deadline to submit applications to serve as the school system’s next superintendent has passed.
Siemens Mobility announced plans Tuesday afternoon, March 7, to invest $220 million to build a factory that will manufacture rail cars and eventually employ 500 people in the Lexington Industrial Park on Brown Street.
Lexington native, Charles McNeair, has been imprisoned since November 26, 1979.
