Throughout this week Davidson County will host two major food events that celebrate our Lexington style barbeque and the locally owned and operated restaurants that serve us daily.
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Press Release: Davidson-Davie to host “Open Aquarium” event
Davidson Davie Community College to host Open Aquarium event from 4 pm to 7 pm on Oct. 27.
Press Release: Lexington man charged with exploitation of a minor
On Friday, October 20, 2023, Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, Internet crimes against children task force, arrested and charged Giancarlo Blandino, of Lexington, North Carolina, with 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
BBQ Fest Jammin' at the AMP to benefit Pastor's Pantry on Thursday
This year’s Barbecue Festival Pre-Pig Shindig Jammin' at the AMP Oct 26, 2023 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Breeden Amphitheater will benefit Pastor’s Pantry funded in part by United Way of Davidson County.
Addie's Column: YMCA helps youth with confidence and self-improvement
Addie Walser reflects on the importance of YMCA programming from a youth perspective.
This year marked the fortieth birthday of National Night Out with area law-enforcement and the local community gathering to commemorate the event by hosting four separate festivities at numerous parks in Lexington.
Are your taste buds ready? Fall is for foodies
Tastebuds ready? This week Davidson County will become a fierce foodie scene.
NAACP to host voting rally service, Sunday
The service will take place on Sunday, October 22nd at 2 pm at St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 100 E 1st Street, Lexington NC. The event is free and open to the general public.
Press Release: Update - New arrest made regarding social media threats against LSHS
The Lexington Police Department and Lexington City Schools continue to work together to investigate and respond to recent threats towards Lexington Senior High School and Lexington Middle School.
Jammin' at The AMP is set kick off the Barbecue Festival
A five year Barbecue Festival tradition is changing locations this year.
Annual Halloween Safe Alternative event to be held Oct. 31
Anything For Our Youth Group, and The American Legion – Banks & Miller Post #255 will host its annual Halloween Safe Alternative Event on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This free event is open to youth of all ages and their families.
Press Release: Boo Bash event brings magic to Uptown
Free: When: October 31
Time: Boo Bash 5:00pm-8:00pm | Boo Crawl until close
Where: Uptown Lexington
BBQ Wall of Fame adds five names
On Wednesday afternoon, October 18, under a bright, sunny sky, five names that are synonymous with Lexington barbecue were added to the Barbecue Wall of Fame.
Davidson-Davie Community College announces finalists in search for next president
The Board of Trustees of Davidson-Davie Community College has announced that three finalists have been selected in the search for the college’s next president.
EAT. DRINK. RESTAURANT WEEK celebrates local food and beverage scenes
This year’s campaign will run during the week of October 23rd-29th and feature specials ranging from burgers, sandwiches, chicken, seafood, craft beer and cocktails at participating restaurants, breweries, and bars in participating cities – Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Kernersville, Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Asheboro and Davidson County.
Press Release: United Way of Davidson County hosts 1st Annual Oyster Roast
United Way of Davidson County will host their 1st Annual Oyster Roast on Saturday, November 11th, at the Goose & The Monkey Brewhouse in Lexington. The event will begin at 6:00 PM.
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You're invited: Festivals, bashes and Halloween fun!
Come out and join us Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM. Located at 555 West Center Street, Extension, Lexington, NC 27295. T
Joel's Thoughts: New discoveries, enlightening and painful lessons learned
There is nothing more humbling than to travel to another country with different languages, pronunciations, meanings of the same words and the simple things like going to the proper passenger seat and drivers’ seats being different, knowing what room you are in, what city you are in, or even how to pronounce it and causing accidental mistakes that are embarrassing when you are striving to make a difference.
Press Release: Update - LCS and LPD partner to respond to social media threats of violence to LSHS and LMS
A 15-year-old Lexington Senior High School student has now been charged with felony communicating a threat of mass violence on educational property related to a threat made towards Lexington Senior High School on October 9.