The Lexington City Board of Education is excited to announce the selection and election of Dr. Nakia Hardy as the next superintendent of the Lexington City Schools (LCS). Dr. Hardy will take office on July 1, 2023.
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Oak Grove students seek support for "Spillville Strikes Back" design project
Oak Grove Students produce a self-published comic book series.
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk
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16th ANNUAL RIDE FOR ANGELS TO BE HELD JULY 15th
Hospice of Davidson County will host its 16th Annual Hospice of Davidson County Ride For Angels Saturday, July 15. The 75-mile motorcycle ride, which winds through Davidson County, will depart at 11 a.m. from Denton FarmPark, located at 1072 Cranford Rd, Denton
Joel Sandman: United Way of Davidson County names 2023 Campaign Chair
The Board of Directors of the United Way of Davidson County is pleased to announce that Joel Sandman, Broker/Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and United Way Board Member, will serve as the 2023-2024 United Way Campaign Chair.
Stamey’s Barbecue of Tyro to celebrate 50th anniversary
Stamey’s Barbecue celebrates 50th anniversary in June
Dustin Carter becomes chief of Thomasville Police Department
Interim Chief, Dustin Carter was selected as the next Chief of Police for the Thomasville Police Department
Lexington police responded to another pharmacy robbery attempt
Lexington Police Officers responded to an armed robbery at A1 Pharmacy on Forest Hill Drive.
State Associations honor Darrin Hartness with scholarship fundraiser.
Two State Associations Honor Dr. Darrin Hartness With Scholarship Fundraiser.
Rooted in Davidson County, Braden Hull prepares for move to Nashville
When Braden Hull penned “Falling Out of Love,” a song about his parents’ divorce, he knew it would register with children, young and old, who shared the same experience. However, what he didn’t bank on was the reaction of the masses in response to the video of his mother listening to his record for the first time.
Veterans Affairs starts new study, Davidson County Gulf War vets may be eligible to participate
On April 18, the Department of Veterans Affairs and National Institutes of Health began a joint, five-year study that aims to explain the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness.
Meadowview Church will host blood drive next week
Meadowview Reformed Presbyterian Church is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, May 16 from 1pm-6pm.
Uptown and artsy: A DL gallery from the inaugural Uptown Lexington Arts Fest
The Inaugural Uptown Arts Festival was well attended.
Denton FarmPark Annual Memorial Day Festival
Denton FarmPark has 400 + camp sites to lodge at and a food truck festival going on Saturday and Sunday from 10AM-6PM!!
Davidson-Davie graduates over 1,000 record numbers cross the stage
Davidson-Davie Community College today celebrated the accomplishments of 1,016 graduates who earned a collective total of 1,286 credentials
Lexington Police Arrest Shooting Suspect
This incident is currently an open investigation. Anyone with information about this case, please call the Lexington Police Department at (336) 243-3302 or Lexington Area Crime Stoppers at (336) 243-2400.
Welcome our newest intern: Margot "Addie" Walser
Addie is currently a sophomore at Lexington Senior High, and I’m excited to have this opportunity to work in a position at Davidson Local
AK's Column: Surviving Grief
Grab a tissue, get comfortable and let’s celebrate the incredible bond between a mother and her child, even when she’s watching from above
Uptown Lexington prepares for inaugural arts fest Saturday, May 13th
Art is alive and welcoming in Uptown Lexington. From shimmy shaking belly dancers to food trucks, sweet trucks, a bounce house, live music, fire trucks, sidewalk chalk contest, aerialist performances, magicians, games and more.
Police arrest suspects in armed robbery at Lexington Family Pharmacy
On Tuesday, May 9, Lexington Police Officers responded to a suspected armed robbery attempt at Lexington Family Pharmacy on East Center Street.