This elegant dinner will feature a custom menu by Chef Michael Moorefield and will be hosted by designer and Davidson Local writer Clarence-Vernon Hargrave.
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Sheriff's office offers safety tips for door-to-door trick or treating
The Davidson County Sheriff’s office shares safety tips for door-to-door trick or treaters, parents, drivers and candy givers this Halloween.
'Spook'tacular Halloween decor: staff picks
Fun and festive Halloween decorations play a significant role in setting the mood for this thrilling holiday. With eerie and eye-catching Halloween props, creative decorations lend an atmosphere of mystery and awe. Our staff picks range in size, price and theme. Happy Halloween.
Press Release: Hospice to host memorial services in November
Free community events will be held Sunday, November 5 and Sunday, November 19 at 5 p.m.
Press Release: New Mobile Veteran Service Office to debut
The Mobile Veteran Service Office will make its official debut at the 5th annual Salute to Service, Jeep Show and Ride, taking place on November 4, 2023.
Local businesses report large sales at the 39th Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival
The Lexington Visitor Center reports the festivals economic impact around 9 million dollars in local revenue making it a perfect example for festivals across the state.
Press Pass Dinner: Keep free hyperlocal news going strong
Purchase your tickets here for the 2023 Press Pass Dinner to be held at Roots Restaurant on South Main Street in Lexington. This elegant dinner will feature a custom menu by Chef Michael Moorefield and will be hosted by Designer and Davidson Local Writer Clarence-Vernon Hargrave. The multi-course dinner will be accompanied by a wine with each course. The dinner begins at 6:00 PM on Saturday, November 04, 2023.
Press Release: Meadowview Church to host blood drive
Meadowview Church on Odell Owen Road will host a blood drive on OneBlood’s Big Red Bus on Tuesday, November 21 from 1pm-6pm.
Press Release: Thanksgiving Day Early Bird 5K is coming soon
The United Way of Davidson County and Davidson County Government are teaming up once again to host the eleventh annual Thanksgiving Day Early Bird 5K/3K on November 23rd.
Press Release: Vehicle Accident Fatality Investigation
On Monday, October 23, 2023, at 12:14 a.m., officers responded to the scene near 50 W. Holly Hill Road, Thomasville, in response to a vehicle striking a pedestrian.
Don't forget local breweries participating in Eat. Drink. Restaurant Week
Participating bars and breweries are asking the public to remember them during this competition.
Press Release: Novant Health asks the community to clean out its medicine cabinets
To help ensure the safe disposal of unused medications, Novant Health is encouraging members of the community to clean out their medicine cabinets Oct. 28, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Early voting numbers are higher than last municipal election, according to B.O.E
Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, is slated to bring a larger turnout than past municipal elections. Early voting in Davidson County is on the rise according to the local Board of Elections. The early voting period began Oct.19 and will end Nov. 4.
Davidson-Davie Trustees attend 2023 ACCT Leadership Congress
Tina Royal and Tonya Lanier, both trustees at Davidson-Davie Community College, recently attended the 2023 Association of Community College Trustees Leadership Congress in Las Vegas, from Oct. 9-12.
Festival and food organizers honor restaurant workers' impact
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.
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.