Shovels were placed into the ground at Lexington Senior High School’s Philpott Memorial Stadium on Tuesday evening.
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Lexington Fire Department responds to residential fire, none harmed
On March 27, at approximately 1:53 a.m. Lexington Fire Department responded to a single-family residential structure fire located at 611 E. 1st Street Extension.
Mount Pleasant Church: Lights Up The Night for special needs
The group had 98 guests & 380 volunteers attend this year's Light up the Night! This is the 5th year of doing a special needs prom.
Community celebrates history, art, culture: Black Butterfly Network
Members of the arts community came together for food, fun and the celebration of local art and culture at the inaugural From Langston to Lexington with Love. The event was hosted by the newly formed Black Butterfly Network.
Women's History Month: Service organization provides essential items for middle school girls
The ladies of the Omicron Psi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Incorporated recently visited three local schools to make a special delivery.
Davidson Local Top 5: March 20-25, 2022
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Need to shred? You're in luck
Got some stuff that needs to be shredded?
Lexington mayoral candidates faceoff at forum
Equity, homelessness and taxes were on the agenda for mayoral candidates at a forum cosponsored by NAACP-Lexington Branch, St. Stephen United Methodist Church, Faith Forward Baptist Church and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Psi Omega Chapter. The forum was held on Tuesday evening at St. Stephen United Methodist with reserved seating and a Livestream on Facebook.
Davidson-Davie welcomes Phil Ford to campus, debut STORM Hall of Fame
Basketball legend Phil Ford will be on hand to celebrate Davidson-Davie’s first athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, April 30. Tickets go on sale today at davidsondaviefoundation.org/hof.
Jowers Furniture Market opens
Lexington gains new home furnishings store.
Take the Thomasville community survey
The city of Thomasville is asking all of its residents to partake in a survey where they are seeking public input on current ideas and initiatives facing the City.
Davidson-Davie: Storm basketball subdued by South Suburban College
Congratulations to the team for making it to the National Championship game for the 2nd year in a row and bringing local pride and watch parties for local families. The sense of local pride goes on. We will see you next Storm season!
Women's History Month: Ministry provides necessities, listens to other's stories
“Everybody has a story.”
Local Women's history 1980 “WHAT IF…"
Locally, the Women’s Political Caucus was selected because it was non-partisan. Members were white and black, Democrats and Republicans, and even one or two unaffiliated. Ages were between 35 and 75.
Langston Event: Grab something cute and a ticket
Organizers of From Langston to Lexington with Love say, “It’s all about the art!” In fact, everything from the menu to the walls will be inspired by artists. The event is co-hosted by Anything for Our Youth, Event Horizons and Davidson Local. All proceeds will support event expenses and opportunities for local artists.
Davidson Local Top 5: March 13-18, 2022
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Hege takes the helm to lead North Davidson boy's basketball
Brian Hege will be the next boy’s basketball head coach at North Davidson High School. Hege will be moved over from the women’s program.
Road widening shutters some businesses while others plan relocation
Winston Road widening project results in closures and relocations.
Thomasville Multicultural Committee sponsors vigil
The Thomasville Multicultural committee will sponsor a Community Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, March 19th at 6 pm.
Commissioners invites citizens to join in an act of solidarity
On Friday March 18, 2022, the Old Davidson County Courthouse (Historical Museum) located at 2 S. Main Street in Lexington will be lit in the colors of the Ukraine flag from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.