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The Lexington City Council voted to move forward with reviewing a petition for voluntary annexation tied to the proposed Carolina Corridor development project during its May 11 meeting. The request involves 19 parcels totaling approximately 848.819 acres located along Old Linwood Road, Highway 47, and the railroad corridor. The proposal drew comments from several residents during the public comment period
This is the second installment of Davidson Local’s series, Voices Beyond the Stones. Caleb Sink invites you to tag along for a journey through the Lexington City Cemetery, uncovering the stories of those who rest there.
The next public meeting will be held Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Robbins Recreation Center, where residents can continue to provide input in person.
City Council is expected to review the audit and discuss the annual budget during tonight’s meeting.
According to the Lexington Police Department, officers are continually responding to complaints from the public about people sleeping on public property and creating a nuisance while soliciting money.
Belmont Sayre, the City of Lexington and Preservation NC are pleased to announce the purchase of the historic Dunbar School by Dunbar Belrock Ventures LLC. The Dunbar School is located at 301 Smith Avenue in Lexington, NC.
Following a public hearing, the Lexington City Council approved a $83,850 economic development grant for Project Yacht. The unidentified company plans to invest $25.8 million over the next three years and create at least 50 jobs.
The Lexington City Council heard an update on the project from Tammy Absher, director of Lexington Business and Community Development, who said Norfolk Southern Railroad will be doing a modeling study to determine the impact the new stop could create.
During their meeting on Monday, the city council heard about a new procedure to streamline and standardize the process for applying for certain documents, permits and approvals for development requests.
The City of Lexington invites interested parties to attend an Open House for the redevelopment of 211-213 South Main Street, a historic property located in the heart of Uptown Lexington. The event will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the site.
At 94, Bob Sink isn’t slowing down—he’s just shifting gears. The lifelong Lexington resident was recently awarded the key to the city in a surprise ceremony honoring more than six decades of community service, from building gas lines and Habitat homes to mentoring youth and restoring a classic 1931 Nash. Sink’s motto is simple: stay involved and keep giving back.
During its meeting on Monday, the Lexington City Council approved opening requests for proposal for the city-owned property located at 121 – 213 S. Main Street.
Lexington City Council will be holding a public hearing at 6 p.m. on June 9 at the Lexington City Centre on N. State Street to get input from citizens on the proposed 2025-2026 budget.
As a result, we are experiencing more traffic congestion than normal for vehicles exiting the plaza. Please advise that the public take this into account when planning their trips to the area over the next few weeks.
Lexington police officers responded to multiple 911
calls for service this morning at 5:30 a.m. regarding two vehicles driving in a
neighborhood off South Main Street including Snider Avenue, Peacock Avenue, Austin
Street, and Stamey Avenue. The 911 callers reported that two cars were driving around
the neighborhood “Ramming” each other and that they also heard gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers located one gunshot victim near a vehicle that had crashed into a house located at 103 Peacock Avenue.
According to the City of Lexington, the goal of the project is to improve traffic congestion and enhance safety in a busy commercial area filled with restaurants, retail stores, and businesses.
At approximately 6:20am on Saturday, March 8, the Lexington Fire Department responded to a house on fire at 1009 White St. – a single-story residential home that was occupied by three adults and one child.
The Lexington City Council approved a conditional zoning request for a 130-acre housing complex off of Fairview Drive during its meeting on Monday. It is the largest housing development ever approved within the city limits.
February 11th, is a great time to talk with your family about staying safe while online. #StartTheConversation.
The roster of authors have been announced for the 3rd Annual Lexington Book Festival.
