May is Get Caught Reading Month, and what a perfect month to pick up a book. Begun in 1999, Get Caught Reading Month, sponsored by the Association of American Publishing, was designed to kickstart a summer of reading for adults and children.
Finch House celebrates 100th anniversary
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Raleigh York, Jr. extends congratulations to owners Andrew and Hilary Clement on the 100th anniversary of the historic Finch House.
Scholarship fund looks to future
Angela McDuffie (center) attended the Lexington Senior High School Senior Assembly to award scholarships in memory of her son Johnny Leroy Dawkins, Jr. Recipients from left to right: Xavier Wall (NC A&T), Edward Castillo (South Florida), Quentin Carter (WSSU), Keith Johnson (WSSU). The group is having a fundraiser on Saturday.
Bike trail is ready to welcome visitors
After a year of digging, shifting dirt and building out a trail, The Ridge Cycle Hub is open for mountain bikers and hikers.
Your insider’s Guide to Weekly Local Events
It’s your weekly installment of Brews, Grooves, & News with Brooke Maners for May 20th-May 27th!
LPD officer steps into new role
At a young age, Ronnie Best, Jr. knew his optimal career path.
Vote for the Doak Skate Park mural
Voting is now open on the city of Thomasville’s Parks and Recreation Department’s Facebook page.
The Lee Greenwood Patriot Awards Dinner at Childress Vineyards
Helping a Hero’s Lee Greenwood Patriot Awards hosted by Lee Greenwood and co-chairs Richard Childress and Art Fisher. Award recipients include the Honorable Dan Forest, Bass Pro Shops CEO Johnny Morris, Fox News Host Ainsley Earhardt, recording artist Michael W. Smith, Paula Deen, and Penny and Bob Barnhill.
Davidson-Davie pharmacy tech graduates certified to give immunizations
The college and APhA will continue offering the certification opportunity as a continuing education class for qualified pharmacy technicians or state-authorized pharmacy interns, with the next in-person class scheduled for June 19.
Preserving Dunbar: Involuntary Integration
Integrate (per Merriam-Webster): to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole.
Everybody say bingo
The City of Lexington Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting Drive-In Bingo on Thursday, May 20 at 6 p.m.
Local teen graduates from prestigious Law Literacy Program
To those entering the doors of Journey Church on Monday, May 17, it was evident people were there for something or someone special.
Baker makes history as county's first African American judge
Last week, Governor Roy Cooper made a historic appointment by naming Lexington based attorney Rosalind Baker to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 22B. She will fill the seat vacated by the Hon. April Wood.
Keep Davidson County Beautiful pop up clean ups
Keep Davidson County Beautiful is looking for volunteers.
Sheets recital will be held this weekend
Join Sheets Dance Academy for their end of year show on Saturday, May 22 from 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Bull City Ciderworks (BCC).
Families share impact of Williams syndrome
Two Davidson County local mothers, Shannon Elliott and Ashley Hicks Carroll, each who have a child diagnosed with Williams syndrome reached out to share their personal stories and to raise awareness of WS.
Bristle + Pine Artisan Market opens uptown
The name of a new Lexington business, Bristle + Pine Artisan Market, sums up the eclectic range of product offerings in this innovative uptown Lexington retailer.
Tasty Tips with Tamara Cade: Ground Beef Skillet
This dinner takes less than 45 minutes to prepare and cook. Nice and easy!
Law enforcement carries torch for Special Olympics
“The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is important because the money raised supports the nearly 40,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families statewide,” Cpl. Jeremy K. Parks of the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office said. The run takes place on Wednesday evening.
Davidson-Davie celebrates with over 2,300 graduates
Davidson-Davie Community College celebrated the accomplishments of 2,363 graduates who earned a collective total of 1,217 associate degrees, 408 diplomas, and 1,719 certificates.