An iconic Lexington barbecue restaurant will be permanently closing Saturday due to a N.C. Department of Transportation project to widen Winston Road.
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Leadership Davidson County currently accepting applications
After a several-year hiatus, leadership Davidson County is returning. The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce and Thomasville Chamber of Commerce are offering the 32nd class of Leadership Davidson County sessions. Applications will be accepted at either the Thomasville or Lexington Chamber office at this time until March 7th.
Uptown Lexington gains boutique and book store
Boutique and book store share building in uptown Lexington.
Belk Center launches Rural College Leaders Program
The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, in partnership with Achieving the Dream, is pleased to announce the launch of the Rural College Leaders Program (RCLP) – a capacity-building program designed to close equity gaps and improve student outcomes for 10 community colleges serving rural communities in North Carolina.
The Factory-Coffee and Waffles to reopen with new owners
A regular customer of The Factory-Coffee and Waffles and her husband will reopen the breakfast and brunch restaurant Feb. 14 with the same menu as the previous owners.
DDAC to host information sessions Feb. 10 and 15
The Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) will present four apprenticeship information sessions in February at Davidson-Davie Community College’s Davidson and Davie campuses.
Customers lament closing of Lidl grocery store
The parking lot of the Lidl grocery store was busier than usual Tuesday afternoon, Feb 1, as customers came to stock up on favorite items and look for bargains prior to the store permanently closing Sunday.
Lidl in Lexington announces permanent closure
On Monday, January 31, an email was received by Davidson County residents informing them that the Lidl location on Fairview Dr. will be closing, permanently, on Sunday, February 6.
Thomasville Police investigate two deaths and inadequate staffing at local nursing home
On Sunday, January 16, 2022, at 7:56 pm, Thomasville police officers responded to Pine Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center after receiving calls that staff could not be contacted by telephone and had not been seen by some residents of the facility. Officers arrived on scene and determined there was inadequate staffing to accommodate the 98 patients of the facility.
FreeKay Styles salon offers locs and natural hair care products
“Loctician” opens new salon and sells own line of natural hair care products
#DLYearInReview: Business
While the pandemic has caused many businesses to close their doors, entrepreneurs throughout Davidson County took a chance on themselves this year and brought dreams to fruition.
Winners announced in Uptown Lexington Christmas decorating contest
Winners announced in Uptown Lexington Christmas Decorating contest.
Thomasville woman wins $10,000 in United Way drawing
Santa came early for a former Facility Logistic Services (FLS) employee.
Hometown Hero: Lexington alum gives back to community
The Hometown Gives donated 200 turkeys to Lexington City Schools. The initiative is a partnership between the Cory Holt Foundation, NASCAR driver Austin Dillon and former NFL player Josh Bush.
Final Lexington Farmers Market of the season being held Saturday
On Saturday, December 4, 9am-2pm the Lexington Farmers Market at the Depot will present it’s special “Holiday Market”.
LACC celebrates with The Smoke and Oak
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Lexington, Inc. participated in a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on 11/19/21 for The Smoke and Oak located at 127 West Center Street.
Holiday decorating contest nearing full swing in Thomasville
Thomasville Tourism is hosting a Holiday Window Decorating contest.
Jingle all the way to Uptown Lexington this holiday season
Candidate applications are now being accepted for apprenticeship programs offered through the Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC).
Samet Corp. prepares to build ‘NC 85 Center’ in Lexington
On Wednesday, November 10, the Lexington City Council unanimously approved the voluntary satellite annexation of property along I-85 southwest of Lexington.
Brews, Grooves and News with Brooke Maners
Brews, Grooves and News with Brooke Maners. Get the inside scoop for November 5th-November 11th.