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Through its Fire Prevention Grant Program, FM Global awards grants to fire departments—as well as national, state, regional, local and community organizations worldwide—that best demonstrate a need for funding, where dollars can have the most demonstrable impact on preventing fire or mitigating the damage it can quickly cause
On Saturday, May 13th The National Association of Letter Carriers held their annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The Salvation Army of Davidson County was contacted earlier that week by the Lexington Post Office and notified that the food drive collection would be designated to their food pantry this year.
The Thomasville Tourism Commission is hosting a free concert at the City’s Historic Finch Field on Friday May 26th . The “Red, White, and Nu-Blu” event will feature country/bluegrass band Nu-Blu playing from 4pm – 6:pm. The first pitch of the HiToms will be thrown at 6:30 and the game will end with festive fireworks!
Beginning Tuesday, May 23, Lexington Parkway Plaza visitors will be able to shop for fresh, local produce, meats and artisan goods on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The farmers market will be located between Planet Fitness and Dollar Tree.
For more information on how to apply, please visit: www.hospiceofdavidson.org/art
The Banks-Miller American Legion Post 255 is a staple in the Black community. Often referred to as “The Hut,” the location has served as the setting for meetings, weddings, family reunions, birthday parties, service projects and concerts.
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.
Oak Grove Students produce a self-published comic book series.
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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
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 celebrates 50th anniversary in June
Interim Chief, Dustin Carter was selected as the next Chief of Police for the Thomasville Police Department
Lexington Police Officers responded to an armed robbery at A1 Pharmacy on Forest Hill Drive.
Two State Associations Honor Dr. Darrin Hartness With Scholarship Fundraiser.
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.
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 Reformed Presbyterian Church is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, May 16 from 1pm-6pm.
Denton FarmPark has 400 + camp sites to lodge at and a food truck festival going on Saturday and Sunday from 10AM-6PM!!
