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Nostalgia, Sampling, and the State of Modern Music
The transition of music over time is undeniable, and the change has been dramatic. My mind drifts back to the late 90s and early 2000s, an era when dance music reigned supreme. The airwaves were dominated by infectious beats and catchy hooks from artists like Mark Morrison, whose "Return of the Mack" was an anthem for a generation. We were all captivated by the perfectly choreographed moves and harmonious vocals of groups like NSYNC and Destiny's Child. These artists didn’t just create songs; they crafted experiences that became the soundtrack to our lives.
APS Lexington Chapter to Host Graduation Ceremony Honoring Students
The Association for Professionals and Students (APS), Lexington Chapter, is pleased to invite the public to its 2025 Graduation Ceremony, a celebration honoring the academic achievements of students from six locations across North Carolina: Garner, Lumberton, Winston-Salem, Lexington, Charlotte, and Hickory.
J. Smith Young YMCA Has Received 3,000 Dollars From the Food Lion Feeds Program
Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The “Nourishing Our Neighbors” grant supports community feeding partners as they tackle food insecurity and promote healthier lifestyles through nutritional education initiatives.
Column: Lexington Swim Club pool celebrates 75th Anniversary
Over the course of 75 years, the Lexington Swim Club has been solidified as a sanctuary within the community, somewhere where we can gather and connect as a whole, away from the chaos of everyday life and the responsibilities that follow.
Davidson County Parents Raise Concerns about Termination of Hall of Fame Wrestling Coaches
There was no response to a request for comment from Davidson County Schools. It is policy for the school district not to comment on personnel issues.
Senator Steve Jarvis Celebrates Passage of ‘Fostering Care in NC Act’ as American Children’s Home Hosts Info Sessions
State Senator Steve Jarvis is celebrating the passage of a bill that hits close to home.
Thomasville Farmers Market Launches Youth "Eat the Rainbow," Welcomes New Assistant Market Manager
The Thomasville Farmers Market has launched "Eat the Rainbow," a new kids’ program that offers $3 in produce bucks each week to encourage healthy eating and support local farmers. The market also welcomes Aimee Young as its new Assistant Market Manager, helping lead family-friendly initiatives as part of the market’s Food as Medicine campaign.
100 Years of Hope and Home: American Children’s Home celebrates Centennial
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the American Children’s Home will celebrate its 100th anniversary at its historic campus located at 3844 NC Hwy 8 South, Lexington, NC 27292. The public is invited to attend the Centennial Celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., which will include guided campus tours, historical exhibits, and family-friendly activities.
Davidson County Schools calls social media account of child drowning "not completely accurate"
According to a social media post on June 12, a visitor to Sliding Rock in Transylvania County stated they had to pull a boy out of the water and that the adults, identified as coaches with Central Davidson High School wrestling team, did not attempt to rescue him. Davidson County Schools calls the social media post “not completely accurate.”
The Davidson County food service program begins next week
Davidson County Schools is proud to offer free summer meals to children and teens 18 years and younger.
A Century of Service: American Children’s home hosts Centennial Celebration on June 21
The Centennial Celebration will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the ACH campus located at 3844 NC Highway 8, Lexington, NC.
Press Release: YMCA to launch youth summer food program, Lexington
Children will receive a bag of food for lunch that must be consumed on site.
A Century of Compassion: American Children’s Home celebrates 100 years of service
LEXINGTON, N.C. – The American Children’s Home is proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025, marking a century of service to vulnerable children across North Carolina. Founded in 1925 by the Junior Order of United American Mechanics to care for the orphans of its members, the Home has since grown into a comprehensive care provider offering residential services, foster care support, a child development center and more.
Addie Walser: Motherhood comes in many different shapes and sizes
In her column, Addie captures the essence of motherhood in all its forms—whether biological, chosen, or found along the way.
Mother's Make it Happen! Wilma Evans Fuller
Mike Evans writes, “The reason I love her so much is for raising me to be tough and mentally strong. She taught me life wasn't going to be fair and that due to circumstances.”
Community organizations unite for safety block party
A Day of Remembrance and Resilience
June 7th marks National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and Lexington will honor the occasion with a vigil commemorating lives lost to gun violence, alongside resources promoting community safety. JLD Community Solutions has been a leader in this movement, receiving proclamations from Mayor Jason Hayes and City Councilman Jim Myers in recognition of their efforts. This year marks the 3rd annual gun violence awareness event for JLD Community Solutions.
Commissioner Matt Mizell writes More Than Books: The Case for Public Libraries
Mizell writes, “In an increasingly divided world, public libraries stand as living symbols of our founding values that united us: equal access to information, freedom of inquiry, and the liberty to navigate a spectrum of ideas without coercive indoctrination. They are not relics of the past, but cornerstones of our future.”
Trisha Garner appointed to Davidson County Schools Board of Education
Garner has once again placed 4th in the race for three open school board seats. This mirrors her strong showing in the November 2024 election, where she also finished fourth out of 14 candidates—just 800 votes short of a win.
Despite not securing an elected seat, Board Chair Nick Jarvis noted that the community had effectively chosen Garner when she was appointed to fill Ashley Carroll’s vacant seat. Jarvis said, “I felt like the citizens picked her”
Sex offender arrested after alleged trips to a local playground
On Friday, May 2, 2025, Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office arrested James C. Burr, a registered sex offender for illegally being on child premises after completing an investigation. Burr is held in the Davidson County Detention Center, pending his court date in Lexington District Court, on May 29, 2025.