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Meet the moderators for The Lexington City Council forum on April 5th
Community questions for candidates are rolling in and The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce and Davidson Local are teaming up to help you hear more about local candidates. For those who attended Chamber forums in the past, expect a few twists on their traditional format. This will include multiple moderators.
NC Poet Laureate coming to Lexington
Jaki Shelton Green, North Carolina’s Poet Laureate, will present a reading of her poetry, April 5, 2022, at 7 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church, 201 W. 3rd Ave., Lexington, N.C. The event is free and open to the public and sponsored by Friends of the Lexington Library.
First public input meeting held for city recreation center
On Tuesday evening, March 29, the Lexington Parks and Recreation Department hosted a public meeting at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center.
Davidson County reports 3rd confirmed rabies case
The Davidson County Health Department has been notified that a calf, in the Denton area of Davidson County, has tested positive for rabies.
Community resource fair planned for students with disabilities, Spanish interpreter onsite
Teachers with Davidson County, Thomasville and Lexington City Schools have partnered with The Arc of Davidson County to hold the 9th Annual Community Resource Fair for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Paintball vandalism strikes churches, business, homes in Dixie Street area
Paintball vandalism included three nearby churches (Lexington Deliverance Tabernacle at 912 Dixie St. and 932 Dixie St (church name is unknown by LPD at this time.), Bass Food Market on 817 Cotton Grove Rd. and homes on 2 Linwood Rd. and 928 Dixie St.
Veteran owned business networking event
The Thomasville Chamber of Commerce is holding a networking event on Thursday, April 7 from 8:30AM to 9:30AM for veteran owned businesses.
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new LSHS field and track
Shovels were placed into the ground at Lexington Senior High School’s Philpott Memorial Stadium on Tuesday evening.
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.
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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!