On Saturday, October 8, Thomasville resident, Blythe Leonard, will host the second annual Pink Day at BL Maker’s Market from 10am to 2pm.
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Lexington Parks and Recreation holding meeting for park facility master plan
We are updating our 10 year Park Facility Master Plan and we need your input! Stop by the Robbins Recreation Center on Tuesday, October 11th from 5:30 - 6:30 to give your feedback and to help establish the vision for future park development in Lexington for the next 10 years.
Officials provide update on fire at Brooker T's Cafe
After careful examination of the fire scene, along with relevant reports and interviews, the cause of the fire remains undetermined with investigations indicating accidental in nature.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Unidos: Inclusión para una nación más fuerte
Este es el tema del Mes de la Herencia Hispana de este año.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Unidos - Inclusion for a stronger nation
This is the theme for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month.
AG highlights local efforts to fight the opioid epidemic
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein visited Davidson County on Wednesday to highlight local efforts to fight the opioid epidemic and to discuss the county’s $12.5 million allocation of the state's opioid settlement funds.
Motorcyclist dies in crash
On Sunday, October 2, 2022, a motorcycle was traveling North on South Main Street at a high rate of speed. A Lexington Police Officer began to initiate a traffic stop as the motorcyclist failed to stop for a red light at Second Avenue and struck a vehicle crossing the intersection.
Davidson Local Presents Free Foodie Passport + Concerts
Local restaurants need your support! In collaboration with the bi-annual Eat Drink Restaurant Week returns with a mouth-watering line up from Oct. 24-Oct.30, 2022. Davidson Local has been tapped as the official media sponsor and will host Local Foodie Passports & Passport Concert. LOCAL RESTAURANT WORKERS WILL GET IN FREE!
City of Lexington to host customer appreciation day on October 6th
Utilities Services Director Tracey White announced Customer Appreciation Day will be held on October 6, 2022, in the parking lot of the Utilities Complex located at 425 Carolina Avenue between 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
DCPL's Lexington branch to hold grand re-opening
The Davidson County Public Library announces a grand re-opening of its Lexington branch, located on 602 S. Main St. The event will occur Wednesday, October 12th from 10 AM-2 PM.
Community Candlelight Vigil to remember victims of Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and local organizers say it’s essential to not “look away.”
Local weather updates from the National Weather Service
According to the National Weather Service Hurricane Ian is set to impact central North Carolina with heavy rain and flash flood potential.
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.