On March 4th, the Denton branch of the Davidson County Public Library System will celebrate its 2nd annual Library-Con Comic Book Convention.
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Baker named LACC Outstanding Woman in the Community
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce held it’s 76th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 1.
Residents share thoughts about former DEI officer's resignation, other concerns at council meeting
An overflow of citizens were in attendance on Monday night, February 27, for the Lexington City Council’s biweekly meeting.
Lexington Tourism to host special called meeting
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Lexington Tourism Authority Board of Directors will hold a SPECIAL MEETING on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 at 9:30 am to be held at the Lexington Visitor Center.
Nucor Steel to begin accepting job applications soon
Nucor Steel looking for ‘teammates.’
Black History Month: Flag burning ceremony a first for Banks-Miller Post 255
On the morning of May 21, history was made as American Legion Banks-Miller Post 255 held a flag burning ceremony - a first in the organization’s 70 year history.
LCS Jacket Parent Academy celebrates Black History Month
Parents, community members, Jacket Parent Academy (JPA) enrollees and JPA alumni were in attendance to show support for some of Lexington’s youngest and finest Black business owners at the “Black Business Spotlight.” Four of the five business owners are Lexington Senior High School graduates.
Commissioners facility committee to meet with LCS committee regarding LMS renovations
The Lexington City Board of Education Building and Grounds Committee will meet with the County Commissioners Facility Committee on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in the Davidson County Government Building Board Chambers Room, located at 913 Greensboro Street, Lexington, NC 27292.
Clarence-Vernon Hargrave: Sticky Toffee Pudding
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Energy United Scholarship $5000 application is open through March 31st
The Empowering the Future Scholarship is open to high school seniors in our 19 county service area who are planning to attend a college, university, or technical school during the 2023-24 school year. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2023.
Black History Month: A Champion's Journey
NaSheed Peoples had been living in a dream delayed.
Davidson County Sheriff's Office to host Citizen Academy
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.
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