Rate changes start Jan. 15. According to a statement from Duke Energy help is available for customers with lower incomes. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 70,534 customers in Davidson County.
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Davidson County Sheriff's Office: Take winter weather precautions for outdoor pets
Frigid temps and windchills are expected in the coming days.
Youth Column: MLK day presents opportunity for growth
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., there will be the annual parade on Monday, January 15, beginning at 1:00 PM on Main Street in Lexington. There will also be a youth art exhibit and gallery held at the Arts Davidson County on 202 North Main Street at 5:00 PM. The exhibit will showcase the artwork done by youths from grades K-12, with an award presented to the winners. So come on down to the parade and exhibit! Let’s all remember and celebrate the impact of Martin Luther King Jr. this Monday.
Faith and Fellowship: Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
Faith and Fellowship by Toni Royal McCullough
Emy Garrett retires from Lexington City Schools
Emy Garrett retires from Lexington City Schools after decades of service.
Press Release: Master Gardeners offer scholarship opportunity
If you are, or know of, a Davidson County high school student with an interest in agriculture or horticulture, please share this information that may support education goals!
“Mi Cancún” reemplaza el restaurante “Ay Wey” Mexicano
Foto: Jose Patino, el gerente de “Mi Cancún” restaurante Mexicano, reemplaza “Ay Wey Mexican Kitchen + Tequila” en Lexington, y se para al lado del cartel que anuncia el nuevo nombre del restaurante. (Vikki Broughton Hodges/Davidson Local)
Press Release: Davidson-Davie expands platforms for students
Along with TimelyCare and TalkNow, students have access to on demand medical services 24/7, scheduled counseling, as well as self-care content such as on demand yoga, self-care journeys for help with anxiety, depression, sleep and more.
Hay que celebrar el día de Martin Luther King
¡Saludos a la comunidad de Davidson Local! Ya mero es el día de Martin Luther King, este 15 de Enero, ¡y queríamos compartir unas actividades divertidas para celebrar este evento!
Column: Joel Leonard Muchos deseos para ustedes en 2024
¡Feliz año nuevo a nuestra comunidad de Davidson Local! Translated by Julie Thayer/Davidson Local
Column: Wish you all more in 2024
Happy New Year to all Davidson Locals!
Davidson County Board of Elections to meet on elections process
The Davidson County Board of Elections will meet Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Board Office located at 945 N Main Street, Suite A, Lexington, NC 27292.Board meetings are open to the public.
Press Release: Thomasville committee announces MLK events
2024 MLK-SAC National Holiday Observance Events. The local theme is “Knowledge is Never Wisdom Until it is Shared.”
Press Release: Motorcyclist transported by AirCare after wreak
On Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 1:16 p.m., emergency personnel responded to the intersection of National Highway and Pleasant Grove Church Road in reference to an accident involving a motorcycle. The operator of the 2009 Kawasaki motorcycle, Charles Seech, 27, of Lexington, was traveling north on National Highway when a 2014 Cadillac, operated by Cathy Pennington, 66, of Thomasville, turned into the path of the motorcycle from Pleasant Grove Church Road.
Chamber announces 34th Leadership Davidson County
This year’s program will consist of 5 class sessions and will not include an overnight retreat format.
Press Release: Donald Trump Jr. to be featured at Davidson County Lincoln Reagan Dinner
The Davidson County Republican Party proudly unveils the grandeur of the upcoming 2024 elections set to take place on February 21st, 2024
Local teachers can apply for scholarships
Applicants can obtain an award up to $5,000 by applying to the county’s scholarship for teachers.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect Saturday
Two storms Saturday and Monday bringing freezing rain followed by heavy rain fall and possible flooding.
Local events to fill your social calendar
January is filled with local events to fill your social calendar.
Inside The Huddle: Sensational basketball is here
According to the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association), that team is ranked #2 in the nation, at the time of this writing. That team, of course, is the DDCC Storm.