Your insider’s Guide to Weekly Local Events for May 27-June 2. All events with a Winston-Salem address are located within Davidson County.
Practice makes perfect for LSHS girls’ basketball team
On June 20-23, the Lexington Senior High School (LSHS) girls’ basketball team will attend the Sylvia Hatchell Beyond Amazing Basketball Camp in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Lexington council reviews budget proposals
Lexington council was presented the proposed city of Lexington Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 by the city manager at the May 24 City Council meeting. The budget is now on file in the city clerk’s office where it is available for public review. City council called for a public hearing to be held on June 14, 2021 at 6 p.m.
Preserving Dunbar: The Culture and Legacy
In Lexington, the name Dunbar is synonymous with history, pride, community, education, dedication and winning. Before integration in 1968, Black students were educated at schools bearing the name Dunbar.
Davidson County purchasing director recognized
At Tuesday evening’s Davidson County Commissioners meeting, county purchasing director Dwayne Childress was recognized for his recent achievement.
Rabies vaccine clinic to be held
Rabies vaccine clinic will be held Thursday, May 27.
Memorial Day "Click It or Ticket It" Campaign kicks off
As the busy summer traveling season nears, state transportation officials are reminding people to wear their seat belts to reduce the risk of being seriously injured or killed. More than 500 people who were not wearing seat belts or buckled into child safety seats died in vehicle crashes on North Carolina roadways last year.
This week's vaccine options
Vaccine options and locations in Davidson County this week.
Salvation Army leaders receive new appointments
Moving to a new appointment is a way of life for Salvation Army officers.
‘A step forward’; judge-to-be honored by friends, peers, church
Saturday, May 22, witnessed an homage to someone soon to hear the phrase “Your Honor” as part of her day job.
SLDC students graduate
On Thursday, May 20, two students at South Lexington Developmental Center were celebrated at their graduation ceremony.
Tasty Tips with Tamara Cade: Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder
Like aromas? Gather up these ingredients, put them in your slow cooker and let the smell fill the air.
Teen Dems host food drive
Volunteer, Emma Engle, was one of several youth collecting food for the Davidson County Democratic Teens. There mission is to promote the interest of high school students and teenagers through activism and volunteering with the Democratic party.
Cooking with Cousin Eddie’s: Banana Bread
Every Saturday we’re cooking with Cousin Eddie. Biting into a moist banana bread is almost heaven.
Crafting class to benefit youth in foster care
Craftabull, a company that focuses on crafting with benefits, is partnering with Goose and the Monkey Brewhouse in Lexington for a fun and family friendly pint glass etching class.
Cathy's Creative Corner: 3T - T.I.M., Trey, Thomas (Day T.I.M.)
“Up next,” Timothy shouts as he approaches the basketball court. From down the street, he could tell by all the commotion of loud voices and laughter that the court was packed today.
Column: Getting caught reading will help children succeed
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.