On Wednesday, September 15, NCWorks of Davidson County and Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC Lexington are joining together to host a Hiring Event!
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Senator Jarvis congratulates Davidson Local on small business award
Senator Jarvis offers congratulations to the staff of the Davidson Local.
Small businesses receive awards and advice
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Brian Hamilton offered advice to award winners and attendees of the Small Business Awards sponsored by The Lexington Area Chamber, Thomasville Chamber, North Davidson Area Chamber and Davidson-Davie Community College Small Business Center.
It's Labor Day and We're Hiring!
Davidson Local, a small but mighty team of locally-based digital daily news service professionals, is seeking talented and committed individuals to help us grow our hyper-local movement.
Some stores still encourage face masks
Although a statewide face mask mandate for indoor spaces has expired, some Lexington businesses are posting signs requesting — or even requiring — customers to continue wearing masks.
Social Security Board of Trustees: combined trust funds projected depletion one year sooner than last year
The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined asset reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASI and DI) Trust Funds are projected to become depleted in 2034, one year earlier than projected last year, with 78 percent of benefits payable at that time.
Burger Week: We’re having a mouth-watering party and you’re invited!
We’re the official local media partner for Burger Week! Join Davidson Local and friends for our Burgers, Brews & News event on Sept. 23rd at Bull City Ciderworks. Your $20 ticket will include access to vendors and newsmakers, live music, a gourmet competition style burger plate from Lou Lou’s Seafood (Veggie options) and evening of fun!
Our Big Announcement: We're winning because of you!
We won The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce Emerging Entrepreneurs award! Today, the Davidson Local Team is sending virtual “first bumps” to all who have supported us along the way. If you’re planning to attend the FREE awards event on Sept. 9th at 5:30pm/Bull City Ciderworks, consider wearing bright ORANGE in support of FREE local news.
Bull City Ciderworks ramps up production
Cidery production expands to accommodate business growth.
DDAC hosts official signing ceremony for 16 apprentices
The Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium hosted its signing ceremony for the class of 2025 Friday evening. The event marked the official beginning of full apprenticeship for the group.
Pipe replacement planned for Davidson County road
N.C. Department of Transportation crews will be closing a section of a Davidson County road for a pipe replacement next week.
For the Culture Customs in Thomasville specializes in personalized sneakers
Gabriella Jimenez sees plain white Air Force 1 sneakers by Nike as her blank canvas to create custom-designed shoes.
Many looking for second careers are finding it in trucking
For over 35 years, Donnie Roberts of Lexington, N.C., was a photographer and reporter at the local newspaper.
DDAC to hold signing ceremony for Class of 2025
The Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) will hold its annual apprentice signing ceremony Friday, August 20, 6 p.m. at Sapona Ridge Country Club in Lexington.
Boutique owner hopes expo will help others
If networking, business coaching and motivational speaking are high on your list of priorities there is an upcoming event that includes all of that and more.
DeeJay Sneaks in Thomasville features designer sneakers
A self-proclaimed “sneakerhead,” James Holt said he is getting customers who want to buy, sell and trade designer sneakers from around the Triad to patronize his new store in downtown Thomasville.
Blu’s Farm five-year anniversary and garden party
Blu’s Farm is nestled in the small, quiet community of Tyro, located at 5574 South NC HWY 150, in Lexington.
FREE Sounds of Summer Concert featuring Simerson Hill
The Sounds of Summer music event, hosted by the Lexington area Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for August 14 at the Breeden Insurance Amphitheater in Lexington. Gates open to the public at 3 p.m. at the main event entrance on East Third Ave. The event will feature live music from four phenomenal bands, adult beverages and a variety of food truck vendors. Rain or shine, this highly-anticipated event is sure to be one of Lexington’s biggest, and best, music events of the summer. Best of all, it’s absolutely FREE!
Davidson County road to close for pipe replacement
A section of a Davidson County road is scheduled to close temporarily next week while N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews replace a crossline pipe.
Sunday Stroll features four wedding venues
With fall becoming the new wedding season for many couples, the owners of four Davidson County wedding venues decided to host an event Sunday afternoon, August 8, to showcase their amenities and vendors.