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On Saturday, August 9, 2025, the Edward C. Smith Civic Center in Lexington came alive with local history and art. Hosted by the Davidson County Historical Museum, Lexington Public Library, and the Civic Center, the event showcased a unique pallet wood art exhibition and explored North Carolina’s moonshine and NASCAR roots.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE SMITH – A Medley of Beautiful Art and Interesting Information
3 to 5:30 PM Saturday, August 9, 2025
The City of Thomasville, $100,000 for Memorial Park Drive Greenway Expansion Design & Engineering
Lexington native Rannette Murphy Pearson — better known in the literary world as Rae Murphy — is turning pages and turning heads with her bold entrance into children’s publishing. A first-time author with a heart the size of Davidson County, Murphy is bringing purpose, passion, and powerful representation to the youngest of readers.
For Jeep owners, enthusiasts, and anyone who’s ever thought, “I should get a Jeep,” there’s no better place to celebrate that spirit than the Denton FarmPark Jeep Festival, happening on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
City of Thomasville Leases Former Recreation Administration Building to Thomasville
The Arc of Davidson County strives to help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain independence, learn skills and strive to make a difference in their community.
The Davidson County Commissioners did not approve a 2% pay raise for Davidson County law enforcement officers during its meeting on Thursday.
Davidson County Young Professionals will host its second networking event on Wednesday, July 16, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Sapona Grille’s Golf SIM Room, located at 439 Beaver Creek Rd, Lexington, NC.
The filing for the 2025 municipal election started on Monday with several people registering at the Davidson County Board of Election to run for office, including candidates for Lexington and Thomasville mayor. Candidate filing is from July 7 through July 18.
The City of Lexington invites interested parties to attend an Open House for the redevelopment of 211-213 South Main Street, a historic property located in the heart of Uptown Lexington. The event will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the site.
The Thomasville Farmers Market has launched "Eat the Rainbow," a new kids’ program that offers $3 in produce bucks each week to encourage healthy eating and support local farmers. The market also welcomes Aimee Young as its new Assistant Market Manager, helping lead family-friendly initiatives as part of the market’s Food as Medicine campaign.
Upon arrival Detectives located the vehicle and found the driver, identified as Micah Carter of Mocksville unconscious behind the wheel with the engine running and his foot on the brake.
At 94, Bob Sink isn’t slowing down—he’s just shifting gears. The lifelong Lexington resident was recently awarded the key to the city in a surprise ceremony honoring more than six decades of community service, from building gas lines and Habitat homes to mentoring youth and restoring a classic 1931 Nash. Sink’s motto is simple: stay involved and keep giving back.
The property in question is zoned as residential agriculture/single family residential and according to Lee Crooks, director of Davidson County Planning and Zoning Department, the sportsplex can still be built under the current zoning classifications.
The Southeast Old Threshers’ Reunion takes place July 1–5, 2025 at Denton FarmPark (1072 Cranford Rd, Denton, NC). Gates open at 8 a.m. daily.
The spirit of football and community upliftment converged this past Saturday at Lexington Senior High School as Lexington native and Virginia Tech alumnus Cory Holt hosted his 7th annual football camp.
July marks Disability Pride Month—and this year, Davidson Local is moving disability stories from the sidelines to headlines.
A viral Facebook post claiming racial discrimination inside Christo’s Family Restaurant has ignited swift public response and prompted an internal investigation by the 42-year-old Lexington eatery.
I was met with heart shattering news this afternoon (Yesterday) to find out that Sonny had passed.
