Arianna Lester hoped she would be celebrating her first anniversary in business with Hardware and Roses at this point but the global pandemic delayed her store’s opening by several months.
LSHS girls' basketball coaches deliver cool treats with warm hearts
The Lady Jackets basketball coaches delivered frozen popsicles to elementary school children in Lexington this week. Coaches said it’s important to give back and let the community become more familiar with sports programs.
LFD Responds to an Apartment Fire
The City of Lexington Fire Department responded to a residential apartment fire at 503 Myers Park Dr. early Wednesday morning.
DCS teacher selected as Kenan Fellow
Laurie McKinney, a science teacher at Oak Grove High School, has been selected for the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership --Spurring Innovation in Manufacturing (Gaffney) -- with Cornerstone Building Brands.
DCS will revert schedule in the fall
On Monday evening, the Davidson County School Board of Education voted 4-1 to revert to the schedule utilized in the 2019-20 school year.
Southwest Elementary lands preliminary funding for Global Academy
Members of the Lexington City Schools Board of Education approved preliminary funding for a Global Academy at Southwest Elementary School Tuesday evening, May 4. The unanimous decision paves the way for teachers and administrators to begin crafting a curriculum focused on greater cultural awareness.
It's our 1 month anniversary! We're going live at 10 am.
Word on the street is that local news in Davidson County is getting better! Thanks to readers, supporters and advertisers like YOU!
Celebrate with co-founders Kassaundra Lockhart and Antionette Kerr at 10am.
Preserving Dunbar: The Relocation
Anytime the words Dunbar/Charles England Intermediate School are mentioned in the presence of Emy Garrett and Rona Lockhart, nostalgia immediately takes over.
McGirt's contributions commemorated at reception
When Charles McGirt walked into the law offices at Brinkley Walser Stoner (BWS) in 1961, he never imagined he would still be walking into those offices six decades later.
Fundraiser to benefit local crimestoppers efforts
A Port-A-Pit Chicken Fundraiser for the Lexington Area Crimestoppers will be held on Friday, May 21 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 2nd Reformed Church of Christ.
LFD responds to two weekend fires
Lexington Fire Department responded to two separate structure fires on Saturday, May 1.
Column: Parents save local proms
Kudos to all of these super-hero squads of parents. They saved prom and gave the kids in Davidson County (especially the upperclassmen) who have sacrificed so much for two years, a prom they all deserved. With the love of parents, the generosity of the community, sponsors, venues, DJs and everyone else in the "village" that it took. Thanks to you, COVID-19 did NOT win this one.
Parrott Insurance celebrate milestone anniversary
Laughter was the main entrée on the menu Monday, April 26 as the past owners, current owners and employees of Parrott Insurance & Benefits gathered to reminisce over their four decades of service and commitment.
Lexington Farmers Market opens for its 11th year at The Depot
The brisk Saturday air was welcomed by the vendors bringing in their chairs, tables and goods to set up for the season’s first Farmers Market at the Depot.
1 Month: We're going live on May 5th to celebrate
Word on the street is that local news in Davidson County is getting better! Thanks to readers, supporters and advertisers like YOU!
Co-Founders Kassaundra Lockhart & Antionette Kerr are going live on Wednesday, May 5th at 10 am on the Davidson Local Facebook page.
Tasty Tips with Tamara Cade: Summer Corn Salad
Although we’re still weeks away from summer, it’s never too early to add this recipe to your cookout list.
North falls to hornets
North Davidson's football season ended 1 game away from the state championship as the visiting Salisbury Hornets came in and stung the Knights. {Photos Brooke Maners/Daivdson Local}
Cousin Eddie’s Twisty Dog
Grilling season is HERE and Cousin Eddie’s team has a kid friendly tip that’s fun for the whole family.
Smith named LCS Teacher of the Year
When Trisha Smith relocated to Lexington in 2015, the thought of being publicly rewarded for operating within her passion wasn’t a part of her plan.
United Way Spring Service Project
On Thursday April 29th, members of the Emerging Leader’s Society, the Board of Directors, the United Way staff and community friends went to the home of Adam, Amber and Blake Shore.