At approximately 12:07 pm, Lexington Police Officers responded to a report of gunshots in the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard area.
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PACT Act becomes law, expands benefits for eligible Davidson County vets
On Wednesday, August 10, President Joe Biden signed into law the PACT Act making thousands of Davidson County veterans eligible for expanded benefits.
LCS to hold ribbon cutting for new LSHS field and track
The time for rebuilding Lexington pride, spearheading community innovation, and supporting economic development is now.
Rabble and Rise: Mother-Daughter duo re-launches baking business
Kivi Leroux Miller and her 16-year-old daughter Jianna love to bake – so much so that they’ve turned their hobby into a family business called Rabble and Rise Baking Company.
United Way hosting Week of Caring
The United Way of Davidson County is excited about sponsoring the largest community volunteer project in Davidson County – the Week of Caring!
LYT hosting auditions for "The Little Mermaid"
Lexington Youth Theatre (LYT) announces auditions for Disney’s The Little Mermaid on Monday, August 22, and Tuesday, August 23.
Polical Opinion: From the Desk of Senator Steve
Another busy week in the legislature complete, let's get into this week's highlights!
DCS Board of Education Board Brief - August 1, 2022
Find out what took place at the latest DCS Board of Education meeting.
Kinetic celebrated new Kinetic Connection Center in Lexington
Kinetic by Windstream celebrated the grand opening of its large, new retail store in downtown Lexington. The Kinetic Connection Center lets the company expand the services and support it provides to Lexington-area customers.
Kassie's Column: Thank you, Ronnie
I’ve had the honor of knowing Ronnie Beverly since I was born. Our grandmothers were best friends who lived one house apart.
Lexington Thunderbirds win baseball championship
Congratulations to the Lexington Thunderbirds, who won the 10-12 Major League division in the joint Lexington and Thomasville Parks and Recreation Baseball League.
Davidson Local Top 5: July 31-August 5
Catch up on this week’s hottest stories.
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.