According to the National Weather Service Hurricane Ian is set to impact central North Carolina with heavy rain and flash flood potential.
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Preserving Dunbar: Former school building still in wait and see mode
Two years after plans for the once Black high school were revealed, the former school building is still sitting and awaiting its fate. In December, we shared with readers the latest information we had regarding Dunbar. Almost a year later, not much has changed.
Barrier Awareness event challenges perceptions
Community members are invited to challenge themselves to walk in the shoes of their neighbors: those with disabilities. For the fourth year, The Arc has partnered with local agencies to offer an opportunity to navigate Lexington as a person with a visual or hearing disability, or a mobility or developmental disability.
Lexington celebrates BUILD grant award
Federal, state and local officials gathered on Wednesday afternoon, Sept 28, at Goose and the Monkey Brewhouse to celebrate being awarded the BUILD, Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development, grant to the city of Lexington.
Farm Fest organizers: Come rain or shine
Lexington Farmers Market organizers are set to host the first annual Farm Fest benefiting local farmers. Rain or shine, admission is free for this family-friendly event on Saturday, October 1st from 4 to 10 p.m. at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington.
Community kickball game rescheduled
Due to varsity football games being moved to Thursday evening because of impending inclement weather from Hurricane Ian moving into the area on Friday, the Lexington Community Kickball Game has been rescheduled.
Lexington receives $25M in federal funding for train station
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) division of USDOT arrives to announce that the City of Lexington, with tremendous support from NCDOT, has completed the required prerequisite tasks to release funds for the Lexington Train Station.
AG Josh Stein to discuss opioid settlement in Davidson County on Wednesday
Attorney General Josh Stein will visit Lexington on Wednesday, September 28, at 2:30 p.m. to highlight local efforts to fight the opioid epidemic.
Breaking News: Brooker T's Cafe catches fire, no reported injuries
A fire at Brooker T’s Café on Main St. has created detours in Uptown Lexington. From what Davidson Local has been able to gather from sources including Lexington Mayor Jason Hayes and the Lexington Police Department, a call came into 911 shortly before 3:00pm about a fire at the restaurant.
NC State Fair: Local farms featured during Farm Family Days
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.
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.”