On Monday, October 11, Chef John Wilson, owner of Sophie's Cork & Ale, received three of the six awards presented Eat. Drink. Burger Week's ceremony. The Winston-Salem Journal hosted the event.
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Lexington Medical Center has a new robotic surgical system
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center now has the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System, allowing the hospital to offer minimally-invasive robotic assisted surgeries.
Opinion: Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp went down, Davidsonlocal.com was there
Column: Co-Publisher Antionette Kerr talks about yesterday’s social media crisis and how Davidson Local’s team responded. Lesson’s learned: If you subscribe to Davidson Daily, we can email you the important details so you don’t have to rely solely on social media. We hope to be your go to for free local news, daily. You don’t have to be stuck in Facebook limbo. Don’t miss a beat at Davidson Local!
Davidson County restaurant wins triad's Eat! Drink! Burger Week
Sophie’s Cork and Ale wins triad burger competition with this shrimp and grits burger.
A Photo Gallery: Demolition of First National Bank (old LSB building)
Earlier this year, it was announced that Lexington’s tallest building would be demolished.
Realty company, retailer win North Davidson chamber awards
A real estate company and an old-fashioned general store were recently recognized by the North Davidson Chamber of Commerce for being outstanding businesses.
Thomasville chamber presents annual small business awards
The Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce recently named Todd’s Seafood as the 2021 Small Business of the Year and recognized Annalisa Di Puorto of Elizabeth’s Pizza (West Main) as an Emerging Entrepreneur.
Mia Mason brings soulful "Dream Catcher" to tonight's Burger Week event
Model and artist Mia Mason will perform a set opposite of Ken Davis for Lexington’s first Eat. Drink. Burger Week! Davidson Local is teaming up for an exciting week with an idea by friends at the Triad Food and Beverage Coalition, Winston-Salem Journal and Greensboro News & Record to support Eat. Drink. Burger Week! Davidson Local will be on location to cover some of the best burgers in town. Send in your images on social media #burgerface #eatdrinkburgerweek
Eat. Drink. Burger Week! has blown up
It’s no secret that Lexington is known for its legendary barbecue. But, have you ever wondered where the best burgers in Davidson County are hiding? The wait is over! The hidden gems of Lexington’s best burgers have officially been unearthed.
Small Business Center recognizes new business and business advocate
A new business geared to helping seniors and a small business advocate who aims to help restaurants were recently honored by the Davidson-Davie Community College Small Business Center at an annual small business awards program held in conjunction with the three area chambers of commerce.
A juicy update about Eat, Drink, Burger Week!
Eat. Drink. Burger Week! starts on Sunday! Several local restaurants are participating and Davidson Local will be hosting a delicious Burgers, Brews & News celebration on Sept. 23rd. See photos and descriptions of the burgers at Eat. Drink. Burger! week!
Lexington chamber recognizes brewery and founders of new online newspaper
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce recently named Goose and the Monkey Brewhouse as the 2021 Small Business of the Year and Antoinette Kerr and Kassaundra Lockhart, founders of Davidson Local, as Emerging Entrepreneurs.
New Business: Smoke and Oak Cigars sets soft launch
“It was all a dream.” From smoked craft cocktails to fiery high-end sticks, Courtney Crowson of Smoke and Oak has a big vision for Lexington’s premier cigar lounge.
Davidson-Davie partners with Gardner-Webb for transfer opportunities
Davidson-Davie Community College and Gardner-Webb University signed agreements to give Davidson-Davie students yet another way to advance their education by seamless transfer to Gardner-Webb, a private, four-year Christian school located in Boiling Springs, west of Charlotte. The agreements were formalized in a signing ceremony on Friday that included leaders from both schools.
NCWorks of Davidson County and Goodwill joint hiring event
On Wednesday, September 15, NCWorks of Davidson County and Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC Lexington are joining together to host a Hiring Event!
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.