Arianna Lester hoped she would be celebrating her first anniversary in business with Hardware and Roses at this point but the global pandemic delayed her store’s opening by several months.
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LSHS girls' basketball coaches deliver cool treats with warm hearts
The Lady Jackets basketball coaches delivered frozen popsicles to elementary school children in Lexington this week. Coaches said it’s important to give back and let the community become more familiar with sports programs.
LFD Responds to an Apartment Fire
The City of Lexington Fire Department responded to a residential apartment fire at 503 Myers Park Dr. early Wednesday morning.
DCS teacher selected as Kenan Fellow
Laurie McKinney, a science teacher at Oak Grove High School, has been selected for the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership --Spurring Innovation in Manufacturing (Gaffney) -- with Cornerstone Building Brands.
DCS will revert schedule in the fall
On Monday evening, the Davidson County School Board of Education voted 4-1 to revert to the schedule utilized in the 2019-20 school year.
Southwest Elementary lands preliminary funding for Global Academy
Members of the Lexington City Schools Board of Education approved preliminary funding for a Global Academy at Southwest Elementary School Tuesday evening, May 4. The unanimous decision paves the way for teachers and administrators to begin crafting a curriculum focused on greater cultural awareness.
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McGirt's contributions commemorated at reception
When Charles McGirt walked into the law offices at Brinkley Walser Stoner (BWS) in 1961, he never imagined he would still be walking into those offices six decades later.
Fundraiser to benefit local crimestoppers efforts
A Port-A-Pit Chicken Fundraiser for the Lexington Area Crimestoppers will be held on Friday, May 21 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 2nd Reformed Church of Christ.
LFD responds to two weekend fires
Lexington Fire Department responded to two separate structure fires on Saturday, May 1.
Lexington Farmers Market opens for its 11th year at The Depot
The brisk Saturday air was welcomed by the vendors bringing in their chairs, tables and goods to set up for the season’s first Farmers Market at the Depot.
United Way Spring Service Project
On Thursday April 29th, members of the Emerging Leader’s Society, the Board of Directors, the United Way staff and community friends went to the home of Adam, Amber and Blake Shore.
Davidson County Clerk Debbie Harris Named Clerk of the Year
Davidson County Clerk to the Board Debbie Harris was presented the 2019 Howard Holly Outstanding Clerk of the Year Award on April 23, 2021, during the North Carolina Association of County Clerks Annual Conference.
Spin4Life takes the Polar Plunge to help cancer patients
Spin4Life is a fundraiser that has been taking place in Davidson County for 14 years.
Commissioners approve funds usage for airport hangar
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.
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.