A special called meeting of the Lexington City Council this afternoon resulted in no action being taken, according to Councilor Garrett Holloway.
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Home damaged by fire on West Fifth Street
The Lexington Fire Department responded to a structure fire yesterday at 5:35 pm. The single-family home on West Fifth Street showed heavy smoke from the front of the structure. Responding crews were advised that all occupants were out, but a cat was still inside.
Ann's Column: Women's Equality Day
Since its first year (1973), I have remembered August 26, Women’s Equality Day. This special day is meant to celebrate women and their contributions to our country, to look back, present, and forward, and especially to commemorate Voting Rights won by women after years of struggling just to be able to vote.
Citizens share thoughts about Greene ahead of council's special called meeting
Hard lines were drawn and accusations were plenty during the public comments section of the Lexington City Council’s meeting on Monday, August 22.
City to honor Hispanic Heritage Month
The City of Lexington will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month starting September 2022 with a couple of events.
DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF WINE: Davidson Davie Community College
This 6-week class, beginning on Sept. 13, will cover the basics of viticulture and enology.
Lawson answers questions about Flynn suspension
Last week Davidson Local began contacting Davidson County Schools employees regarding the suspension of North Davidson High School head football coach, Brian Flynn. We’ve previously spoken with Mark Hayes, NDHS athletic director who directed us to speak with Lawson.
Culvert Replacement Begins in Davidson County
An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor closed part of a road in Davidson County today for a seven-week culvert replacement project.
DDAC hosts signing ceremony for the class of 2026
Laura Brown, EGGER Wood Products, Christopher Maynard, EGGER Wood Products, Audrey Skeen, EGGER Wood Products, Austin Fulk, EGGER Wood Products. Second row: Aydin Campbell, Mohawk, Rene Slaughter, EGGER Wood Products, Noah Myers, EGGER Wood Products, Luke Fisher, EGGER Wood Products, Daniel Overcash, EGGER Wood Product, Gavin Clement, EGGER Wood Products, Davis Temple, EGGER Wood Products, and Kelby Leonard, CPM Wolverine Proctor.
Know your Farmers: Leonard Farm offers naturally grown food
Tracy Leonard is a carpenter by trade but a farmer at heart. You could say it’s in his blood since he can trace back his family of Davidson County farmers to 1729.
Davidson Local Press Pass: Support local food and local news!
We have a few seats left. Don’t miss your Press Pass tickets for Saturday, August 27th.
Owens and Minor golf tournament benefits United Way of Davidson County
Owens & Minor and United Way of Davidson County are teaming up once again to host their 2022 golf tournament on Friday, September 9th, at Lexington Golf Club, 200 Country Club Blvd, Lexington, North Carolina.
The tournament will be a four-person captain’s choice format. This year there will be morning and afternoon rounds starting at 8:45 am and 1:30 pm. Check-in for each round will be 30 minutes prior to the start. The cost is $75 per person or $300 per team. This price includes lunch, one mulligan per player per side, and one tee buster per player per round. If we see enough interest, we will add an afternoon round to avoid slow play. The deadline for registration is August 31.
Annual Book Sale: Back by Popular Demand
The Friends of the Lexington Library is proud to announce our Annual Book Sale scheduled for October 7 at 8 with a Members’ Only Preview on Thursday, October 6.
City of Lexington's special called meeting raises questions, general statute limits answers
The Lexington City Council recently announced a Special Meeting scheduled for August 25th from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Cue Conference Room in City Hall on 28 W Center St.
A Photo Gallery: Event Hoppin' in Lexington
On Saturday, August 20, no one who lives in Lexington should’ve uttered the words, “There’s nothing to do today” because there were plenty of happenings around town.
DL Weekend Update: Stories behind the stories - 8/20/22
Here’s what’s been happening behind the stories this week…
Changes underway at some Uptown Lexington businesses
Two uptown businesses relocating and expanding, while another has a new name and owner and one large anchor store has closed.
Know Your Farmers: Garden Window Farm increases bio-diversity in Denton
After years of working in restaurants and retail management he knew he wanted to start his own business. Due to low start up costs and his passion for great food he started a food truck business. His menu relied on high quality ingredients and focused on simplicity that allowed the ingredients to shine. He wanted to source his ingredients locally however it became very difficult. Small farms were hard to come by in the area of Colorado where he and his wife resided at the time, this caused him to become interested in what it would take to grow his own ingredients. “I had a little experience with gardening from helping my mom and grandma in the garden when I was a kid, but I knew I had a lot I needed to learn,” he says.
The Wilkerson Family honored by Civitan District
Robert, Lori and Stephanie Wilkerson of Davidson County were honored as the 2021-22 Distinguished Civitan Family by North Carolina District West Civitan. Criteria for the family award include activities in Civitan, church and community. The district also presented Stephanie Wilkerson with The Honor Key Award for 2022. She served as the growth and retention chair this past year for the district and earned the outstanding cabinet member award. In May she had received the
NDHS head football coach suspended
North Davidson High School’s head football coach, Brian Flynn, has been suspended by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association