Davidson County Clerk to the Board Debbie Harris was presented the 2019 Howard Holly Outstanding Clerk of the Year Award on April 23, 2021, during the North Carolina Association of County Clerks Annual Conference.
Spin4Life takes the Polar Plunge to help cancer patients
Spin4Life is a fundraiser that has been taking place in Davidson County for 14 years.
Commissioners approve funds usage for airport hangar
On Tuesday evening, the Davidson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the usage of $1.2 million in sales tax to be used to construct a new hangar at the Davidson County Airport.
City of Lexington Proposes Budget
In a specially called meeting by the City of Lexington, City Manager Terra Greene presented an overview of Proposed City of Lexington Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Greene presented a high-level overview of the proposed budget to council members that included a focus on “City of Choice” themes previously reviewed and rated by City Council.
River House Emporium has new owners
The new owners of River House Emporium, an antique and home décor store at 23 S. Main St. in Lexington, will celebrate their grand reopening at the shop at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Preserving Dunbar: The Option to Purchase
In 2006, the Lexington City Schools (LCS) Board of Education voted to build a new, state-of-the-art school on Cornelia St.
Governor Cooper highlights State’s resilience throughout the pandemic, calls on Legislative leaders to work together to ensure shared recovery
Tonight, Governor Roy Cooper delivered his third State of the State address. The speech highlighted North Carolinians’ resilience throughout the pandemic and reinforced the need for legislators to work together to help the state rebuild from the pandemic even stronger by expanding Medicaid, raising teacher pay, investing in workforce training and solidifying the state’s infrastructure.
State Highway Patrol encourages driver vigilance around agricultural areas
As our state’s vibrant agricultural industry becomes more present on the roadways this time of year, the State Highway Patrol reminds motorist of practices they can take to keep everyone safe.
Group hosts candlelight vigil for Gloria Cross
Members of the group, Unity for Change, gathered in front of the old Davidson County Courthouse, in Uptown Lexington, on Monday evening to host a candlelight vigil for the late Elder Gloria Cross.
Teen suicide and cyber bullying event
The Davidson County Tri-District’s School Health Advisory Council will host an awareness event on teen suicide and cyber bullying on April 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Additional information is on the flyer.
Local school system offers self-care training
Lexington City Schools and The Social and Emotional Learning Group are partnering to a offer an online Self-Care training for Parents and Caregivers on Thursday, April 29.
Josh Stein: Don’t fall for fake vaccine cards
More than 3 million North Carolinians are now fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. This is a remarkable step forward in our fight against the pandemic, and soon we can begin safely returning to our lives. But scammers have used the pandemic as an excuse to take advantage of people for the past year, and they’re still at it. The next fight against COVID-19 vaccine scams is stopping the spread and use of false vaccine cards.
CDC and FDA lift recommended pause of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine following safety review
Following a thorough safety review, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration have confidence that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19 and recommend its continued use to prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19.
Adult flag football registration continues
Adult Flag Football League 7 v . 7 for men and women ages 18 and over (age as of August 31, 2021).
Davidson-Davie Storm falls in championship game
The Davidson-Davie Community College (DDCC) Storm came up short Saturday night’s Division II Championship against Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC).
Tasty Tips with Tamara Cade: Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
Need a dinner idea that’s full of flavor? Coming right up!
North advances in 2AA playoffs
North Davidson jumped out to a dominating lead quickly on Oak Grove in the second round of the 2aa playoffs. In the end Oak Grove couldn't quite overcome the Knights big first half and North Davidson went on to advance to round 3 of the playoffs by a score of 34-23. Photo Highlights by Brooke Maners/Davidson Local.
Cooking with Cousin Eddie: Vegetarian BBQ FriChik
Cooking with Cousin Eddie: This week try Cousin Eddiie’s Vegetarian BBQ FriChik.
Obituary - Gloria Cross
Elder Gloria Inez Walker Cross, 75, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Governor Cooper outlines timeline for lifting state’s COVID-19 restrictions
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. laid out a timeline for lifting current pandemic restrictions today. With stable trends and continued vaccination success, the state expects to lift mandatory social distancing, capacity, and mass gathering restrictions by June 1. The Governor plans to issue an executive order next week outlining safety restrictions for the month of May.