The Thomasville Chamber of Commerce is holding a networking event on Thursday, April 7 from 8:30AM to 9:30AM for veteran owned businesses.
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Jowers Furniture Market opens
Lexington gains new home furnishings store.
From New York Fashion to Lexington Suave: Hargrave's style is all his own
The culinary artist behind the menu for the Inaugural Black Butterfly event is inspired by many traditional favorite dishes. The menu is an homage to the heritage of certain foods like okra, black-eyed peas and crispy fried chicken. Clarence Vernon Hargrave reimagined many of these staples and developed a menu that granted a modern twist. {Chocolate Bread Pudding with Vanilla-Bourbon Creme}
Langston Event: Grab something cute and a ticket
Organizers of From Langston to Lexington with Love say, “It’s all about the art!” In fact, everything from the menu to the walls will be inspired by artists. The event is co-hosted by Anything for Our Youth, Event Horizons and Davidson Local. All proceeds will support event expenses and opportunities for local artists.
Road widening shutters some businesses while others plan relocation
Winston Road widening project results in closures and relocations.
Final report detailing traumatic scene at Pine Ridge nursing home released
North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services has released their report describing the chaos at Pine Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on January 16; the night two residents were found dead.
Lexington City Manager recognized as NC Main Street Champion
Thirty-three North Carolina Main Street Champions will be recognized for their commitment to downtown revitalization and strong communities in 2021 during a virtual Recognition Ceremony on March 10th. Lexington City Manager Terra Greene was one of the honorees.
Ribbon cutting held for Clara Jane Boutique
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Lexington, Inc. participated in a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on 2/22/2022 for Clara Jane Boutique located at 21 South Main Street.
Uptown Lexington gears up for Eat. Drink. Restaurant. Week!
Things are ”cooking” as Uptown Lexington, Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce, Lexington Tourism and others prepare for Eat. Drink. Restaurant. Week! on March 20 - April 3, 2022..
Women's History Month: St. Popperville in Thomasville offers kettle corn year-round
Thomasville shop offers wide variety of kettle corn flavors.
Women's History Month: Former clerk finds new home in career as Realtor
After 32 years with the City of Lexington, the last 27 as the municipal clerk, Tina Lanier retired a year ago but she recently launched a second career as a Realtor.
Lexington Chamber holds annual meeting
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC) hosted their 75th Annual Meeting Thursday evening, February 24 at the J. Smith Young YMCA.
Goose and the Monkey opens restaurant within brewery
Goose and the Monkey celebrates second anniversary with the grand opening of a small casual restaurant within the brewery
DDCC becomes first NC community college to offer TimelyCare to students
Starting this week, as part of Davidson-Davie Community College’s ongoing efforts to prioritize the health and well-being of the campus community, the college’s curriculum students and dually-enrolled high school students have been given free and immediate access to medical and mental health support through TimelyMD, the leading telehealth company specializing in higher education.
Smiley’s Lexington BBQ to permanently close Saturday
An iconic Lexington barbecue restaurant will be permanently closing Saturday due to a N.C. Department of Transportation project to widen Winston Road.
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.