Congratulations to the Lexington Thunderbirds, who won the 10-12 Major League division in the joint Lexington and Thomasville Parks and Recreation Baseball League.
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McLean is Golden: Longtime referee receives prestigious award from NCHSAA
When Elijah McLean, Jr. was issued a challenge after a basketball game in the early 1980s, he had no inkling accepting it would lead him down a life changing path; one that would include joy, commitment, dedication, learning, adapting, travels across North Carolina and thousands of miles accumulated on a basketball court.
LPD youth camp deemed a success
Lexington Police Department hosted it’s sixth annual youth camp on July 19-21.
Learn what it takes to be a firefighter with LFD on August 4th
Learn what it takes to be a firefighter with LFD on August 4th
Big Toy Day takes flight
Many local sponsors provide support to help raise the funding for Big Toy Day, and all proceeds from the fundraiser are used to enhance the lives of thousands of students in the Lexington City, and Davidson County schools with vital assistance to help eliminate the barriers to succeed in school.
Davidson-Davie announces largest healthcare apprenticeship in North Carolina
Davidson-Davie Community College today announced the creation of the largest healthcare apprenticeship in North Carolina, with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist signing on as the college’s first healthcare partner under the new agreement. Students will be able to work in a healthcare profession while taking courses related to their career goals.
Local nonprofits receive Novant educational funding
Novant Health contributes nearly $1 million to community partners in support of education initiatives.
Astronomy Club: Gazing at the stars at Bull City
Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 8PM their club will be viewing the moon and will grant access for others to look through the Orion telescope at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington. Others with telescopes are encouraged to bring their own. Saturn will begin to peek out around 10:30pm. This event is subject to weather and cloud cover.
Local schools Go Outside (GO) Grant provides supports field trips
The North Carolina Schools Go Outside (GO) Grant was created to address the main barrier to getting kids outside during the school day – funding. Field trips and outdoor experiences offer students opportunities to explore and learn in hands-on environments. With limited dollars available from our local school systems, such engaging and active styles of learning are becoming things of the past.
Democratic Party Summer Fundraiser
The Davidson County Democratic Party is hosting a Sip & Paint Fundraiser on Saturday August
27, 2022, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the home of Tonya Lanier and Robert Freeman.
Introducing Remember When? A discussion series on days gone by
The Davidson County Public Library will be hosting a new, five-part discussion series at the Davidson County Historical Museum in Lexington for Fall/Winter 2022. The program will occur on the Third Thursday of each month, from 2:30 PM-3:30 PM.
National Night Out hosted on August 2
National Night Out is recognized on the first Tuesday in August. It’s an event that brings awareness and enhances the relationships between community and law enforcement.
LCS District AD Beverly resigns, issues statement to the community
Lexington City Schools District Athletic Director, Ronnie Beverly, has submitted his two week resignation to the system. When contacted by Davidson Local, Beverly shared he had prepared a statement regarding his upcoming departure.
Davidson Local is serving up something special: Press Pass Dinner
We’re excited to introduce our first, fast and funny evening of culture, food and conversation with chef Michael Morefield @ Roots On Main in Lexington. Press Pass dinners are a new way to support local news.
Davidson-Davie bids farewell to longtime trustees, welcomes returning and new members
Longtime Davidson-Davie trustees Dr. Barbara Leonard and Thom Hege bid farewell to their fellow Board members on July 12 as the Board also welcomed returning and new members Tonya Lanier, Neal Foster, Cathi Smith, and Dr. Kevin Speight.
Back to School Carnival
Step right up to our first annual Back to School Carnival! Children and teens will have a blast and can enjoy activities like face painting, carnival booth games, making giant bubbles, eating popcorn, and playing cornhole. The list goes on, and your family can enjoy taking silly pictures at the photo stations, playing a game of life-sized Angry Birds, and cashing in your free tickets for prizes of crisp, new school supplies.
Lexington City Schools rescinds clear backpack policy
Lexington City Schools rescinds clear backpack policy.
Racing to help stop addictions
Race Against Drugs is a movement that was created to help people get out of addictions
PiGS, CHAiRS and Small Town Squares photos
Photo highlights of the Bicentennial Play “PiGS, CHAiRS and Small Town Squares”