We, the city of Lexington, are excited to confirm that we will participate in a Poverty Simulation hosted by NC Community Action.
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Dive into “Oceans of Possibilities” at the DCPL
Explore the “Oceans of Possibilities” at the Davidson County Public Library in Lexington with Animal Programs from the North Carolina Zoo and the Greensboro Science Center.
David Parde: Fallen Lexington police officer honored at national memorial
Lexington Police Officer David Parde was honored at the National Peace Officer’s Memorial in Washington, DC. Parde was one of the 619 officers inducted into the National Law Enforcement Memorial in 2022.
Mental Health: NAMI to host virtual annual meeting
Our local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness announces the NAMI NW Piedmont, NC’s Annual Meeting June 21, 2022 at 7PM featuring guest speaker Dr. Chris Aiken.
Master Gardeners Tour flourishes with visitors
Tickets are still on sale for $20 at Breeden Insurance, 312 West Center Street and the entrance to Grimes Park, 25 Hege Drive. The tickets include a tote bag with detailed information about each garden, a map, pen and more.
Summer feeding program starts Monday at select Thomasville schools
Thomasville City Schools is participating in the Federally Funded Summer Feeding Program beginning Monday, June 6, 2022 - Friday, August 19, 2022
Davidson Local Top 5: May 29-June 3
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Lexington Fire Department Responds to Fire on Drexel Circle
Around 1:45 pm on Sunday, May 29th, the Lexington Fire Department responded to a reported trash can on fire in a duplex apartment.
Lexington celebrates PRIDE month
Bull City Ciderworks, the non-profit PFLAG Lexington NC and Uptown Lexington are partnering to host the second annual Lexington PRIDE event on Saturday, June 25. The colorful celebration is an engaging family activity to support and recognize the LGBTQ+ community not only in Davidson County but in the Triad.
Salt demonstration at Thomasville Farmers Market on Saturday
Join us this Saturday, June 4th from 8am-noon at The Thomasville Farmers Market for another market in Downtown Thomasville at 21 E. Guilford St.
Lexington artisan market has new owner and adds vendors
Kickin’ Creations keeps focus on North Carolina artisans.
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.