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Mia Mason brings soulful "Dream Catcher" to tonight's Burger Week event
Model and artist Mia Mason will perform a set opposite of Ken Davis for Lexington’s first Eat. Drink. Burger Week! Davidson Local is teaming up for an exciting week with an idea by friends at the Triad Food and Beverage Coalition, Winston-Salem Journal and Greensboro News & Record to support Eat. Drink. Burger Week! Davidson Local will be on location to cover some of the best burgers in town. Send in your images on social media #burgerface #eatdrinkburgerweek
Eat. Drink. Burger Week! has blown up
It’s no secret that Lexington is known for its legendary barbecue. But, have you ever wondered where the best burgers in Davidson County are hiding? The wait is over! The hidden gems of Lexington’s best burgers have officially been unearthed.
Virus keeping medical staffers busy
Davidson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Emergency Department at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist — Lexington Medical Center have been seeing a lot more COVID-19 patients in the past six weeks as the highly contagious Delta variant spreads.
Burger Week is here! Are you ready?
The week you’ve been eagerly anticipating has arrived. It’s Burger Week!!
"Veterans are the focus" according to organizers of Confederate monument rededication
The Robert E. Lee Chapter 324, United Daughters of the Confederacy has maintained ownership of the Davidson County confederate monument since 1905. When ownership was determined and it was removed from Lexington’s square, the search began for new location. Organizers share their stories with Davidson Local.
Hospice to virtually host 10th annual loss and grief conference
Hospice of Davidson County, a recognized leader in the advancement of quality end-of-life care across the Piedmont Triad region, is excited to host its Tenth Annual Professional Conference on Grief and Loss
Jarvis remembers Lexington's Jimmy Snyder
Snyder passed on Sunday, September 12.
High Rock Lake Clean Sweep
High Rock Lake Clean Sweep is an annual cleanup on High Rock Lake. The sweep collected an estimated three tons of trash from both Davidson and Rowan County on Saturday, Sept. 18. Trash drop-off sites include Southmont Wildlife Boat Access (Davidson County) and Second Dutch Creek Wildlife Boat Access (Rowan County.).
Now More Than Ever: Salvation Army helps those in most need by doing the most good
Now More Than Ever: Salvation Army helps those in most need by doing the most good
A juicy update about Eat, Drink, Burger Week!
Eat. Drink. Burger Week! starts on Sunday! Several local restaurants are participating and Davidson Local will be hosting a delicious Burgers, Brews & News celebration on Sept. 23rd. See photos and descriptions of the burgers at Eat. Drink. Burger! week!
Davidson Local Top 5: September 13-September 17
Take a look at our top 5 articles for this week.
New Business: Smoke and Oak Cigars sets soft launch
“It was all a dream.” From smoked craft cocktails to fiery high-end sticks, Courtney Crowson of Smoke and Oak has a big vision for Lexington’s premier cigar lounge.
Former LHCDC rebrands with new name and logo
Lexington Housing Community Development Corporation (LHCDC) revealed its new name and logo this afternoon at a ribbon cutting and reception coinciding with its 25th anniversary.
Ministry provides necessities, listens to other's stories
“Everybody has a story.”
Political Opinion: Davidson County Democrats say making good citizens starts in our schools
Political Opinion: “It should not matter whether you are on the right or left of the political spectrum, at the end of the day we want a better Davidson County. This means we need to have these tough conversations, even if it makes us uncomfortable.” As part of our hyperlocal coverage, Davidson Local invites ALL registered political parties to submit a monthly opinion column by a designee.
Davidson-Davie partners with Gardner-Webb for transfer opportunities
Davidson-Davie Community College and Gardner-Webb University signed agreements to give Davidson-Davie students yet another way to advance their education by seamless transfer to Gardner-Webb, a private, four-year Christian school located in Boiling Springs, west of Charlotte. The agreements were formalized in a signing ceremony on Friday that included leaders from both schools.
Portion of streets in Lexington closed temporarily
Temporary road closures in Lexington.
Vanessa Riley, author of Island Queen, is coming to Lexington
Vanessa Riley will be hosted by Pig City Books and Davidson Local on Sunday, September 26 at 1:00pm at Bull City Ciderworks. The event is free! Join us!
Health department vaccine schedule for September 13-17
This week’s Davidson County Health Department vaccine schedule.