The N.C. State Fair is honoring farm families again this year through the Farm Family of the Day program. The program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Company, saw great success last year.
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United Way of Davidson County names 2022 Benefactor Honorees
The Board of Directors of United Way of Davidson County and leadership donors across Davidson County will honor Todd and Jodi Hunt at the 2022 Benefactors Reception on Friday, October 7 at Sapona Country Club.
State and local leaders to celebrate $25 Million grant award for Lexington train stop
US Congressman Ted Budd and USDOT Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose Arriving to Award BUILD Grant for Lexington Train Station. Comments at Noon on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
A photo gallery: Sights and Sounds from the DC Agricultural Fair
Familiar sights and sounds once again adorned the grounds of the Davidson County Fairgrounds for the annual Davidson County Agricultural Fair.
Accepting applicants: Miss Denton, Junior Miss Denton, and Little Miss Denton
Applications are out for our Miss Denton, Junior Miss Denton, and Little Miss Denton applicants. If you are interest, Denton Lions Club board member can be asked for a paper copy of the application form.
All applications are due to the first practice which will be Sunday, September 25 starting at 2 pm at the Central United Methodist Church Hut located at 276 W 1st St, Denton, NC 27239.
Fryes Creek Family Farm opens
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce participated in a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on 9/16/2022 for Fryes Creek Family Farm.
A photo gallery: Homecoming at LSHS
Jacket Pride was alive and loud all week at Lexington Senior High School as the school celebrated its homecoming.
DC First Hope Ministries hosting annual pancake breakfast on Saturday
Davidson County First Hope Ministries, formerly known as Crisis Ministry of Davidson County is having their annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser this Saturday September 24, 2022.
A photo gallery: Lexington Fire Department displays its new 'Ladder 1'
The Lexington Fire Department offered passersby a real treat on Thursday evening.
West Davidson volleyball to host fundraiser for breast cancer research
West Davidson Volleyball Team will be hosting a Dig Pink ® match on October 4th to support the Side-Out Foundation. Dig Pink ® event t-shirts will be sold and other merchandise as well.
Parents raise concerns about LMS shelter in place notification policy, Wells answers questions
On Tuesday, September 20, a shelter in place order was issued at Lexington Middle School. Following a search of the campus by a law enforcement canine, the building was deemed “cleared of any potential safety concerns.”
Welcome Meet & Greet is also open to life-long residents of Lexington
The Welcome Meet & Greet is also open to life-long residents of Lexington, Thomasville, Welcome and throughout Davidson County who would like to welcome new residents and share their stories of the area.
LMS shelter in place lifted, all clear issued
Lexington Middle School has been cleared of any potential safety concerns following the search by a police canine.
Lexington Middle School issued a shelter in place mode
Lexington Middle School issued a shelter in place mode.
Fall is the best time to plant shrubs and trees
Davidson County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will present their fall plant sale on Saturday, October 8, 8am-noon at Lexington Farmers Market at the Depot, 129 S. Railroad St, Lexington, NC
Lexington Farm Fest Scheduled for October 1, 2022
The Lexington Farmers Market will host its first-ever Farm Fest on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 4 – 10 p.m. at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington. Admission is free.
Local office offers assistance and services for veterans
With news of President Joe Biden signing into law, last month, the PACT Act making thousands of Davidson County veterans eligible for expanded benefits, Davidson Local has identified the need to share with its readers, again, information about services in our county for veterans.
City Council approves grant agreement for Lexington Train Station Project
During the September 12 meeting, City Council approved the grant cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the City of Lexington.
Unidos: Community leaders celebrate Hispanic Heritage month
The City of Lexington will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month starting September 2022 with a couple of events. The national observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting September 15 and ending October 15 of each year. The theme for this year’s celebration is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.” The Latino Association of Davidson County is a nonprofit that was created to connect, organize, educate, and advocate on behalf of the Latino Community of Davidson County.
Generational Transitions: Project Visualization, Realistic Goals
Downsizing is stressful without question; however, thru preparations, planning, visualization, hiring a Senior Move Manager and allowing yourself to make decisions before others have to make then for you; makes the process less stressful and more organized.