There are a number of local events planned in celebration of Black History Month this weekend. Be sure to check them out!
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Familia se opone a la idea que el presunto asesino pueda declararse loco al cargo de asesinato
En una petición emocional durante de un protesto en frente del Old Courthouse en Lexington en viernes, Cynthia Couto, la sobrina de la víctima de asesino, Rigoberto Mejia, dijo que su familia no quiere el hombre acusado de matar un miembro de su familia y disparando a otros dos; tenga el derecho de declararse loco al cargo de asesinato.
Lexington Barbecue to sponsor Lexington Flying Pigs
Danny Kirkman, CEO and Owner of the Lexington Flying Pigs, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership.
Press Release: City of Lexington selected for national grant in Lincoln Park
The National Park Service Underrepresented Communities grant program has selected the City of Lexington for a $26,000 grant to complete a survey and inventory of the Lincoln Park Neighborhood.
Press Release: Davidson County United Way provides funding to twenty-five local nonprofits
The Davidson County United Way provides funding to twenty-five local nonprofits.
Business News: Lexington's Best Pizza to open in Uptown Lexington
A new restaurant “Lexington’s Best Pizza” is coming to Uptown Lexington offering a delicious local take on New York-style pizza.
Column: Local love in February
There are several local events planned for Valentine’s Day. Show some love to and have dome fun at the same time.
The Lexington Farmers Market seeks new vendors
The Lexington Farmers Market is gearing up for a exciting year and seeking new vendors to add to their ever growing foster of great products.
Los cargos se aumentan a asesinato después de la muerte de una víctima de tiroteo
Los cargos se aumentan a asesinato después de la muerte de una víctima de tiroteo
Celebrate Black History Month: Capturing the soul of local Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Matthew Lewis Jr.
With jazz-like syncopation stirring in his soul, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Matthew Lewis Jr. was determined to create magic with his hands. Photos courtesy of Grace Kanoy.
Lexington: Friends of the library used book sale
Lexington Friends of the Library offer great used books for sale.
Veterans News: Military ID Card renewals are now available online
Military ID Card renewals are now available online.
Charges upgraded to murder for shooting suspect after one victim dies
Charges upgraded to include murder after one Virigina Drive victim dies.
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson reporta un caso positivo de rabia
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson reporta un caso positivo de rabia.
Shooting suspect appears in court, bond set at nearly $3.5 million
Plowman receives $3 million plus bond, has previous conviction of second-degree murder.
Press Release: The Davidson County Health Department reports a positive rabies case
The Davidson County Health Department reports a positive rabies case.
New superintendent of schools sworn in Monday night
New Davidson County School Superintendent sworn in.
Lexington: Community gathers to discuss next steps for memorializing graves of formerly enslaved people
The Lexington community gathers at St. Stephen UMC to discuss the next steps for memorializing graves of formerly enslaved people of African descent.
Police: Suspect in shooting and armed carjacking arrested without incident
A carjacking this morning left two people unharmed but frightened and a suspect on the run.
Silver Valley fire department fighting major vegetation fire
Silver Valley and other fire departments fighting large vegetation fire on Hwy 109