As our state’s vibrant agricultural industry becomes more present on the roadways this time of year, the State Highway Patrol reminds motorist of practices they can take to keep everyone safe.
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Preserving Dunbar: 12 Years of Ownership
When the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte [the Diocese] purchased Dunbar School in 2009 from Lexington City Schools [LCS], they had a vision.
Preserving Dunbar: The City Council Vote
The bitter aftermath of last summer’s vote by the Lexington City Council to approve a zoning permit for Shelter Investments Development Corporation (SIDC) to convert Dunbar School on Smith Ave. into affordable, senior housing has been widespread throughout the Black community.
Preserving Dunbar: The Current Plan
Last summer, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Lexington City Council voted 5-4 to grant a zoning permit to Shelter Investments Development Corporation (SIDC) to convert Dunbar School, once home to the city’s only black high school (and sitting vacant since 2008), on Smith Ave. into affordable, senior housing.
NAACP announces essay winners
Lexington and Thomasville essay contest winners are announced
New group aims to spread L.O.V.E.
L.O.V.E.’s founder Tina Royal is planning a virtual meeting on March 31 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. An interest form is attached to the group’s social media page.