Kickin’ Creations keeps focus on North Carolina artisans.
All in Local News
Read Local: Community newspapers are making a comeback!
Readers report that community newspapers are their primary source of information for a number of local issues – over TV, radio and non-newspaper websites.
Bridge replacement starting in Davidson County
Starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 6, Becks Church Road will be closed in both directions between N.C. 47 and Old U.S. 64 to allow crews to safely replace the bridge over Pounder Fork Creek. Work is expected to be complete by March 2023.
Sights from the Thomasville Memorial Day Parade
On Monday, under clear blue skies, hundreds of people took part in the Thomasville Memorial Day parade ceremonies and paid their respects to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Women's Entrepreneurs Book Talk group will meet
Are you interested in starting and growing your own business? Do you want to connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs?
Know your farmers: Farm living meets biodiversity
Thad and his wife Heidi Wymer dug into farming in 2020 when the food system appeared to be collapsing. Their original goal was to be able to provide food for their family and friends. They had no idea that their passion to provide a good food source would grow so large that they would also be able to provide enough food to their community.
Saturday Lunch Ministries at First Reformed United Church of Christ
The lunch program started February 20, 2021 and continues to serve the community each Saturday beginning at 12:30 until 1:30 pm
Delta award scholarship funds
The Lexington Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recently awarded two scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
June 4th through 5th Master Gardener Tour: Chestnut Street
Master Gardener’s 16th Garden Tour. The tour returns after a two year absence on Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th. Today’s featured gardens are two on Chestnut Street.
Jacket Parent Academy hosts celebration
Lexington City Schools newly formed Jacket Parent Academy held its first end of the year celebration on Wednesday evening, May 25 at Charles England Elementary School.
Thomasville Memorial Day Parade, ceremonies set for this weekend
Organizers invite the public to come out to Downtown Thomasville on Monday, May 30th at 9:00am the our annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade will start at The Big Chair and go down Salem Street towards Memorial Park Dr. This event is hosted by the NC Memorial Day Parade Committee. The Grand Marshal for this year is Lt. Governor Mark Robinson.
Davidson Local Top 5: May 22-27, 2022
Check out this week's most read content.
Rotary hosts Central Carolina Conference Awards Luncheon
The Lexington and Thomasville Rotary Clubs 2022 Central Carolina Conference Awards Luncheon was held at the Rittling Conference Center on Wednesday, May 25th from 12 to 1pm.
Chamber member, Three Rivers Land Trust, hosting raffle with over $200,000 in prizes
In efforts to raise money for local conservation, Three Rivers Land Trust has introduced their TRLT Conservation Raffle with over $200,000 in prizes available.
Jif Peanut Butter recalled nationwide; NCDHHS urges consumers to check labels
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is advising people to not eat or serve certain Jif brand peanut butter products that are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Former teacher plans to accept position as Ward 4 representative for LCS BOE
Lisa Hathaway, a former special education teacher at Lexington Senior High School (LSHS), has shared with Davidson Local that she will be the new Ward 4 representative on the Lexington City Schools Board of Education.
Local Girl Scout brings teen PRIDE Parade to Lexington
The Teen Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 4. Here’s how it will go: At 1 p.m., participants will gather at the historic St. Stephen United Methodist Church’s lawn to make signs that express their beliefs during the walk. At 2 p.m., they’ll walk on the sidewalks in uptown Lexington. Then, they’ll return to the First Reformed United Church of Christ (FRUCC) Fellowship Hall at 3 p.m. to hear from speakers—including Rev. Elizabeth Horton, Rev. Dr. Arnetta Beverly, a representative from PFLAG, and Miller herself—as well as engage in community building activities. Snacks will be provided.
Family Services preps parents to discuss recent gun violence
Family Services of Davidson County is one of several organizations offering crisis intervention and advice to local families.
Moore presented with Long Leaf Pine award
Reverend Lamar Moore has been awarded the highest honor for state service granted by the Office of the Governor for achievement and service, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
Flag burning ceremony a first for Banks-Miller Post 255
On the morning of May 21, history was made as American Legion Banks-Miller Post 255 held a flag burning ceremony - a first in the organization’s nearly 70 year history.