The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office is currently registering people for the Citizen’s Academy, a once-a-week session from 6:30 to 9 p.m. from March 7 to May 2. This program is free but you must be registered to attend.
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City of Lexington to Receive $28M State Support for Wastewater Upgrades
The City of Lexington is proud to announce a $27.9M State investment from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. The City welcomed Governor Cooper and Secretary Biser of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to the Lexington Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (LRWWTP) for a tour of the compost facility and announce $462.9 million in clean water and wastewater infrastructure funding across the state.
Give Work A Chance: How Can Lexington Build a Makerspace?
There was much interest in the column “Does Lexington need a Makerspace?” In an effort to help launch this initiative, I’ve provided a step by step process to help advocates know how.
LCS Board Seeks public input on Superintendent search, survey due by March 1
The Lexington City Schools (LCS) Board of Education has hired the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) to help facilitate its search for the next superintendent of LCS.
Spanish-speaking attorney opens office in Lexington
Hispanic American lawyer opens office in Lexington to better serve Davidson County clients.
Law enforcement and Special Olympians take a dip for donations
The Triad Chill is returning with a unique fundraising opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics NC by jumping into the frigid water at Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe on Feb. 25.
Save 10 percent on Feb 25 during Thomasville Day
On Saturday, Feb 25th over 25 local retailers and restaurants will be discounting their items at least 10%. Tourism will have free face painting in the Depot from 10:00 – 12:00.
Veterans Helping Veterans to hold annual meeting on Feb 25th
All Veterans are welcome as well as those wanting to help the almost 40, 000 Veterans in Davidson County according to CEO Dennis Cave of Veterans for Life
Jobs: Nucor to host second Town Hall Meeting
The following are the dates, times and locations of the town halls Thursday, February 23 at 5:30, Davidson Davie Community College, Rittling Conference Center, 297 Davidson Community Rd Thomasville, NC 27360.
Lexington's first DEI officer resigns, alleges abusive treatment
City leaders were unable to respond at press time due to personnel statute restrictions. This is a developing story.
Black History Month: Sorority commemorates slave burial site
The Lexington Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted a Commemoration of the Slave Burial Site in the Lexington City Cemetery (State St.) on Sunday, February 19.
Get emergency alerts from Davidson County's Code Red
CodeRED provides citizens real-time updates in relation to emergencies within Davidson County. To learn how to sign up for notifications, please click here.
Soon, you'll be able to get brick oven pizza in Lexington
This week, Pour Folk Provisions announced on their Facebook page that “Their secret it out.”
FENCES Director set to award local heroes
Director James Littlejohn proposed they use FENCES an opportunity to honor individuals in our community who use their platforms to bridge gaps, promote progress, and achieve excellence in all they do.
Community partners with Hospice to spread love on Valentine's Day
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Hospice of Davidson County hosted its Annual Hearts For Hospice campaign sending its “Cupid Crew” across Davidson County to visit with the agency’s patients and their families.
Black History Month: Slave Burial Site Commemoration
On Sunday, February 19, The Lexington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta will host a commemoration at the slave burial site in the Lexington City Cemetery.
Give Work A Chance Education Leader of the Month: Nathan Tongel
Many people criticize the output of our school systems, so it is important to celebrate when you catch a system doing things right.
LYT bringing 'Mary Poppins' to the civic center stage
Lexington Youth Theatre will present the magical musical production of Mary Poppins, on Friday, March 24, at 7PM, Saturday, March 25, at 7PM, and Sunday, March 26, at 2 PM.
Black History Month: Historian Tonya Lanier
Tonya Lanier says her years of service exemplify her favorite scripture - Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”