On Tuesday evening, the Davidson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the usage of $1.2 million in sales tax to be used to construct a new hangar at the Davidson County Airport.
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City of Lexington Proposes Budget
In a specially called meeting by the City of Lexington, City Manager Terra Greene presented an overview of Proposed City of Lexington Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Greene presented a high-level overview of the proposed budget to council members that included a focus on “City of Choice” themes previously reviewed and rated by City Council.
Group hosts candlelight vigil for Gloria Cross
Members of the group, Unity for Change, gathered in front of the old Davidson County Courthouse, in Uptown Lexington, on Monday evening to host a candlelight vigil for the late Elder Gloria Cross.
Local school system offers self-care training
Lexington City Schools and The Social and Emotional Learning Group are partnering to a offer an online Self-Care training for Parents and Caregivers on Thursday, April 29.
Adult flag football registration continues
Adult Flag Football League 7 v . 7 for men and women ages 18 and over (age as of August 31, 2021).
Lexington Farmers Market SNAPS back into season
The Lexington Farmers Market SNAPS back May 1st.
City council approves Dunbar resolution
A previously debated resolution was approved by the Lexington City Council Thursday morning at a special called meeting.
Honoring the life and leadership of Elder Gloria Cross
After a short and unexpected hospitalization, Elder Gloria Cross’s family announced that the well-known leader went on to be with her Creator last Sunday, April 17th. Services for our beloved Chapter President, Elder Gloria Cross will be held this weekend.
Public Viewing will be Saturday April 24, 2021 at Roberts Funeral Service 701 N. Main Street Lexington, NC 27292 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Funeral service will be held Sunday April 25, 2021 at the Breeden Insurance Amphitheater, 333 S. Main Street in Uptown Lexington, at 2pm.
Clerk's office hosts passport day on Saturday, April 24th
Sandie Tysinger Chappell, Clerk of Superior Court for Davidson County told Davidson Local, “We do Passport Day on Saturdays with hopes that people will not have to take time off of work or children out of school.” Learn more about Saturday’s Passport Day. Regular Courthouse entry rules apply to the day. No purses or cell phones are permitted.
Earth Day Pop-Up Cleanup
Uptown Lexington and Keep Davidson County Beautiful will host an Earth Day Pop-Up Cleanup on Thursday, April 22 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m
Local community takes a breath after Chauvin's guilty verdict
Local activists and law enforcement respond to the emotional verdict of Ex-Minneapolis police officer found guilty on all counts and faces up to 40 years in prison.
Wake park opens with a blowout party
Elevated Wake Park, launched their Opening Day BLOWOUT event and Premiere Party" on Saturday, April 17th.{Photos by Brooke Maners/ Davidson Local} For the full visual highlights check out our album on Facebook.
Fundraising and Friday Night Lights in North Davidson
It all started with the coin toss, as #9 Gavin Hill whom is unable to play as he fights his second bout with cancer walked to midfield as captain and North never looked back. North Davidson beat the Pisgah Bears all night in the first round of the 2AA playoffs 40-14. See the visual highlights by Davidson Local photographer Brooke Maners.
New assistant city manager settles into role
COVID-19 has ushered in many changes for Lexington. Businesses were forced to shut down. Some that closed for months are now reopening. During this time, Chip Vanderzee was promoted to assistant manager of the City of Lexington.
City of Lexington fire department responds to fire on Cotton Grove Road
LEXINGTON, NC – The City of Lexington Fire Department responded to a fire last night in a vacant house located at 500 Cotton Grove Rd. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Lexington Fire Marshal and Lexington Police Department.
DC Commissioners approve pay raise for sheriff's department
The Davidson County Commissioners voted on Tuesday night in favor of a pay scale that will allot raises to members of the sheriff’s department based on years of employment.
LPD Chief presents vision, announces promotions
Lexington Police Department (LPD) Chief Robby Rummage presented a plan to the Lexington City Council Monday night detailing the ‘Future of LPD.’
Dunbar School resolution stirs emotions at city council meeting
Dunbar School was once again a hot topic at Monday night’s city council meeting.
Free COVID-19 testing site still operating
The free COVID-19 testing site is still in operation at the Davidson County Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds are located at 400 Greensboro St. Ext. in Lexington.
Lexington's new recycling collection schedule
THIS WEEK (April 13-16, 2021) will start a new recycling collection schedule for some customers.