Thanks to the Lexington City Council, Lexington Aquatic Park has designated July 7, 14, 21, and 28 • August 4 and 11 as free admission days.
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Subcontractors needed for Uptown project
In 2020, it was announced that the tallest building in Uptown Lexington was going to be demolished. The First National Bank (FNB) location (formerly the Lexington State Bank headquarters) on the corner of W. First Ave. and State St. is being replaced with a one-story building.
LFD seeking applicants
The Lexington Fire Department (LFD) is experiencing a new phenomenon: a shortage of candidates.
Davidson Local Top 5: June 28-July 2
Athletes have taken center stage this week at Davidson Local.
Dems aim to reach new voters, work across political lines
The Davison County Democratic Party (DCDP) had two subcommittee meetings on June 29 to discuss election strategies and precinct organization.
Lexington hosts first PFLAG pride event: A photo gallery
Lexington hosted its first PFLAG Pride event. Our newest photographer Q. Johnson was on the scene.
Football camp was full of surprises for participating students
The Cory Holt & Eric Brown Football Camp, held on Saturday, June 26 at Lexington Senior High School’s (LSHS) Philpott Memorial Stadium was a morning full of drills, fun and a special visit by an NFL legend.
LSHS student-athletes honored at awards program
Lexington Senior High School honored its 2021 student athletes at the Annual Sports Awards program on Saturday, June 12th.
Free online PR training offered for nonprofits
Nonprofits can learn how to get media attention in a free online session with Davidson Local and The West Davidson Public Library.
Davidson County athletes bring home state championships
Multiple athletes from Davidson County ran into a first-place finish at the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state 2-A track meet on Saturday, June 26 at North Carolina A&T State University’s Irwin Belk Track.
Salvation Army welcomes new leaders
The Salvation Army of Davidson County welcomes new leaders, Majors Ray and Whitney Morton and their family.
Davidson Local Top 5: June 21-25
Our top stories this week cover a wide range of news.
Thomasville City Councilman resigns
Mayor Raleigh York, Jr. and members of the Thomasville City Council announced Monday that Councilman Scott Styers will be resigning from City Council effective June 30, 2021.
Ravenwood promotes North Carolina products
Tommy Wilson, who recently opened Ravenwood Artisan Collective at 110 S. Main St., believes people not only want to buy local but also want to support North Carolina artisans.
Couple finds hope and compassion after fire
Exactly one week after the fire, Tuesday, June 22, at 7 a.m., Ron VanLandingham, called C.I.A - Compassion Inspiring Action, a nonprofit organization committed to helping those in need in the community. Within a few hours, in the driveway of what they had called home for more than five months, stood the young couple, Michael and Johnson, with Davis, Miller and the charred remains of a home.
Bob Timberlake 50th Anniversary Exhibit provides insight into the mind’s eye of the artist.
Bob Timberlake 50th Anniversary Exhibit provides insight into the mind’s eye of the artist.
LGBTQ+ organization uses fundraiser to create scholarships
Last year, during the height of police brutality, racial oppression and systemic racism protests, black, red and white yard signs began to appear across Davidson County.
Matt Ridge named Davidson-Davie’s new athletics director
Davidson-Davie head basketball coach Matt Ridge will become the college’s new athletics director on July 1, following the retirement of Kenneth Kirk. Ridge has been head coach of STORM basketball since 2007.
Local student competes in national rowing competition
If you happened to tune into ESPN 3 on June 11, 12, or 13, you would’ve seen some of the 2,800 youth rowers racing down the 2000 meter course at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida.
Public Notice: Lexington City Council
On Monday, June 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. the Lexington City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the City of Lexington's Unified Development Ordinance