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Black History Month: A Preserving Dunbar photo gallery (Part 2)
Every Sunday during the month of February, Davidson Local will publish a photo gallery showcasing and highlighting the lives of Black residents in Davidson County, before integration.
Black History Month: Sights and sounds of Juneteenth
Just two days after President Joe Biden signed legislation declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday, hundreds turned out Saturday to celebrate local history.
Black History Month: Preserving Dunbar
In April 2021, we launched our first investigative series focused on the history of the institutions which once, during segregation, educated only Black students in Lexington.
Black History Month: Cathy's Creative Corner - First by Default
You know, you can actually learn something new every day. Until a spokesperson called from Lexington city government, I never knew this was how my dad felt.
Davidson Local Top 5: February 6-11
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Black History Month: Museum aims to share the stories of local African Americans
The Davidson County Historical Museum is in the process of curating a new exhibit.
Brews, Grooves and News with Brooke: Valentine's Day Edition
Your insider’s guide to observing Valentine’s Day, locally.
Davidson County native Evan Davis to lead Farmland Preservation division
Evan Davis, Farmland Preservation division director, took over leadership of the division at the start of 2022 after previously serving as assistant director since 2018. Born in Davidson County, Davis grew up near High Point, taking part in FFA and vocational Ag programs in high school.
Black History Month: Friends establish first biking club of its kind
If you see a group of women cruising through town on various types of motorcycles, chances are you may have passed the Dominant Divas Riding Club.
Thomasville issues proclamation for Davis-Gaither ahead of Super Bowl
The City of Thomasville is honoring one of its native sons ahead of Sunday’s big game.
Davidson-Davie partners with Gardner-Webb to offer co-admission agreement
Gardner-Webb University and Davidson-Davie Community College recently signed an agreement that expands transfer pathways for the schools.
Black History Month Salute: Banks-Miller Post 255
For long-time member Bruce Cross and the brethren of American Legion Post 255, the historic building on Arthur Miller Drive houses noteworthy memories of history, culture and service. In name and deed, Lexington’s first African-American post honors the legacy of soldiers who returned from war, sought equal treatment and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for love of God and country.
McClure meets with NCAAC board, hears from NCDHHS secretary
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Board of Directors held its winter meeting to discuss a range of topics. NCACC Board member and Davidson County Commissioner Fred McClure attended and spoke to the benefit board service represents to Davidson County.
LPD responds to house fire on W. 3rd Ave.
Early Sunday morning, Lexington Fire Department responded to a house fire at 313 W. 3rd. Ave.
Prison ministry to light luminaries on Valentine's Day
For the Davidson Prison Ministry (DPM), love in action will be their main goal this upcoming Valentine’s Day.
DDAC to host information sessions Feb. 10 and 15
The Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) will present four apprenticeship information sessions in February at Davidson-Davie Community College’s Davidson and Davie campuses.
LFD responds to E. 1st St. apartment fire
On Friday, Feb. 4, at approximately 2:11 pm, Lexington Fire Department responded to a residential apartment fire located at 205-A E. 1st Street.
MLK Oratorical Contest winners awarded
The MLK Oratorical Contest had 8 students from 7 different high schools, speaking on the theme 'No More Business as Usual'.
Black History Month: A Preserving Dunbar photo gallery
Every Sunday during the month of February, Davidson Local will publish a photo gallery showcasing and highlighting the lives of Black residents in Davidson County, before integration.