The Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Omicron Psi Omega Chapter, will host a virtual information session to promote their upcoming Little Miss AKA Pageant on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at 5 p.m.
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The Candy Factory: Bench Dedication Ceremony set for June 22
Uptown Lexington, Inc. is honored to host a bench dedication ceremony in memory of Robert and Frances Ebelein, who established The Candy Factory in 1979. Robert and Frances played an instrumental role in the rejuvenation of Lexington’s Main Street, and left a legacy that continues to thrive.
Thomasville council votes to dissolve multicultural committee
A multicultural committee formed in 2012 was recently dissolved by the city of Thomasville. The unanimous vote by the council cited “over the past several years, the multicultural committee has deviated from the primary mission of promoting and embracing all of the community's cultures and has expressed interest in focusing on a more narrowly tailored group of cultures,” and in a resolution to dissolve the group.
Hospice launches new user friendly website
Hospice of Davidson County recently celebrated the launch of their brand new website it designed in partnership with DuBose Web Group.
Denton FarmPark's Christmas Train seeks votes by June 30th, Southeast Old Threshers' Reunion
Carolina’s Finest Awards, showcasing the finest North Carolina has to offer. We’re leaving it up to you, our readers, to pick the best of the best. Winners will be published in our November 2022 issue. Vote for your top picks to be entered into a random drawing for one of three $100 gift cards. Deadline to vote is June 30, 2022.
Stop by our Juneteenth tent for Free Local News swag
For the third year in a row Anything For Our Youth Group is gearing up for a Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday, June 18th at 3 pm at Dunbar Park on 4th Street in Lexington. The festivities include a pageant and a creative writing contest. The historic walking tour will be led by Tyrone Terry, a local civil rights advocate that will begin at 2:30 pm.
Poetry camp promotes SMARTS Arts in Education
During summer 2022, ADC received a grant from Novant Health and contracted with Phillip Shabazz, a well-known poet, author, and teaching artist to bring his "Powers of Poetry Project" to Davidson-Davie Community college for a teen summer camp for up to 25 teens. The "Powers of Poetry Project" is a creative writing workshop which concludes with a celebratory Poetry Slam.
Lexington celebrates with PRIDE June 25
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.
Register of Deeds implements Property Fraud Alert Service
According to the FBI, property and mortgage fraud is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States. To prevent these types of crimes, Davidson County Register of Deeds is proud to offer our New Property Fraud Alert service.
Farm Tour tips: Third annual event Saturday
Davidson County Farm Tour 2022 IS BACK THIS YEAR! RAIN OR SHINE!
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Election protest dismissed by local elections board
A complaint submitted to the North Carolina Board of Elections resulted in a hearing by the local Board of Elections on Tuesday, June 14 for LEXINGTON CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WARD 5.
Event poised to make an impact on Lexington
A two-night event, poised to have a lasting effect on the community, is coming to town.
Davidson-Davie provides customized training for workers
With storied names like Lexington and Thomasville in its backyard, you’d expect Davidson-Davie Community College to have a long history with the furniture industry. And it does.
Free swim days are back at the Lexington Aquatic Park
Thanks to the Lexington City Council, June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 13, and 20 have been designated as free admission days at the Lexington Aquatic Park.
Grand Re-Opening of River House Emporium
The River House Emporium, established in 2016 at 23 South Main Street in Lexington NC, will celebrate a grand re-opening under new ownership on June 25th, 2022. The Uptown community will welcome Keith Miller, the new owner / operator, at a ribbon cutting at 10 am on that day.
Pig City Books hosts author talk "Beyond Innocence" Darryl Hunt's story
Beyond Innocence - in discussion with author, Phoebe Zerwick
Pig City Books
16 Court Square Lexington, NC 27292
Library makes a splash in Thomasville, offers Monday book sale
Experts call the “Summer Slide” the tendency for students to lose some of the reaching achievements made during the previous school year. Some estimates say, “it costs the educational system more than $1,500 per student to reteach materials. Over the course of a K-12 education, that can equate to more than $18,000 per student.”
Novant Health says Forsyth Medical Center will benefit residents of Davidson County
The new tower is part of an overall $400 million multiphase construction project initially launched in 2019, with phase 1 plans currently underway to enhance the women’s and children’s center, renovate the hospital's main kitchen and cafeteria, install a new central energy plant and modernize existing patient rooms.