The N.C. Department of Transportation has temporarily halted most construction activity along major highways to keep traffic flowing for holiday travel.
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Anthony Bowens: Gators bring home second championship
Named after creatures of fierce strength and tenacity, the eight-year-old and up (8U) category of Lexington Gators brought home a second Central Carolina Youth Athletic League Championship (CCYALC) last Saturday.
Highway Patrol Promotes Traffic Safety for Holidays
The State Highway Patrol expects the coming weeks to bring more vehicle traffic to our roadways with an increase in holiday travelers. This expected increase in roadway users will put a premium on the need for awareness, enforcement and education by the Patrol as it hopes to curb dangerous driver behaviors to include speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving.
Foster Elves Coordinator invites
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Lexington Police investigate robbery
During the early morning hours of Sunday, November 20, four suspects crashed a vehicle into M&T Pawn Shop on Main Street, then stole an unknown amount of firearms from the business. Lexington Police Department is working with other agencies to investigate the incident.
Davidson County Health Dept. encourages food safety guidelines from CDC
Feasting with family is part of many holiday celebrations. Follow these tips to help prevent food poisoning, or foodborne illness, during the holidays.
Scam Alert: Local law enforcement warns against fake online accounts
Follow these tips below to stay safe from Twitter Blue scams.
Road Closures for Uptown Lexington Christmas Open House to begin at 11 am
Lexington Police Department will begin putting out cones in parking spaces at 10 am and the roads will begin to close at 11 am.
DDCC partners with Cherokee Historical Association for Native Heritage Month event
Cherokee history reaches back to time immemorial, yet continues to this day – a story of inspiration, difficulty and courage.
A viral triple threat prompts concerns of a ‘tripledemic’: Novant Health
Novant Health joins health systems across the country working to support an earlier peak in flu season, coupled with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases and ongoing COVID-19 impacts.
Lexington police investigate shots fired: chase leads to shopping center
During the arrests, officers also recovered a handgun and narcotics. This was an isolated incident and not a random act. Officers and investigators are unaware of anyone being hit by gunfire or any injuries related to the incident. LPD recognizes that this was a heavily congested area at the time and would like to thank the public for their patience as we worked to apprehend these suspects.
Lexington: Harvest Market happens Saturday
Support local farmers. The Lexington Harvest Market will be opening from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday.
Law Enforcement promotes roadside safety week
This Crash Responder Safety Week, and every week, respect our roadside heroes – EMS, fire and rescue, law enforcement, public works, towing and recovery, and transportation professionals who risk their lives to keep roads clear. Slow Down, Move Over, Stay Alert. #RoadsideHeroes
Open Market Collective serves as business incubator
Open Market Collective gives entrepreneurs a brick-and- mortar presence in uptown Lexington.
Application period opens to study if new path is good fit for communities
The N.C. Department of Transportation is inviting North Carolina communities to apply for the Paved Trails and Sidewalk Feasibility Grant program for funding to evaluate the viability and design alternatives of planned bicycle and pedestrian paths.
Introducing New Columnist: Joel Leonard
Joel Leonard has joined the Davidson Local team as a columnist and will focus on sharing information regarding workforce development and manufacturing. A 1982 graduate of Lexington Senior High School., Leonard is the founder of Makesboro USA.
This Week at NCDOT: REAL ID, Truck-Driving Simulator, Be Alert for Deer
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
Annual Red Kettle Campaign begins
The familiar Red Kettle Campaign of The Salvation Army is in in full swing here in Davidson County. Every dollar raised through the Red Kettle Campaign remains in the community where it was given and makes it possible for The Salvation Army to deliver life changing programs and services throughout the year.
NC By Train Ridership Breaks Record for Second Consecutive Month
After reporting a record-breaking month in September, NC By Train, the state’s intercity passenger rail service, again achieved a new monthly high for ridership in October.
