The week you’ve been eagerly anticipating has arrived. It’s Burger Week!!
"Veterans are the focus" according to organizers of Confederate monument rededication
The Robert E. Lee Chapter 324, United Daughters of the Confederacy has maintained ownership of the Davidson County confederate monument since 1905. When ownership was determined and it was removed from Lexington’s square, the search began for new location. Organizers share their stories with Davidson Local.
Online bookstore and newspaper will host award-winning author
Vanessa Riley’s novel “Island Queen,” released in July, has been called “riveting and transformative, evocative and immersive” by The New York Times.
Small Business Center recognizes new business and business advocate
A new business geared to helping seniors and a small business advocate who aims to help restaurants were recently honored by the Davidson-Davie Community College Small Business Center at an annual small business awards program held in conjunction with the three area chambers of commerce.
From Sen. Jarvis' Senate Desk: September 17, 2021
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Hospice to virtually host 10th annual loss and grief conference
Hospice of Davidson County, a recognized leader in the advancement of quality end-of-life care across the Piedmont Triad region, is excited to host its Tenth Annual Professional Conference on Grief and Loss
Jarvis remembers Lexington's Jimmy Snyder
Snyder passed on Sunday, September 12.
Health department vaccine schedule for September 20-24
The Davidson County Health Department is offering vaccines throughout the week.
High Rock Lake Clean Sweep
High Rock Lake Clean Sweep is an annual cleanup on High Rock Lake. The sweep collected an estimated three tons of trash from both Davidson and Rowan County on Saturday, Sept. 18. Trash drop-off sites include Southmont Wildlife Boat Access (Davidson County) and Second Dutch Creek Wildlife Boat Access (Rowan County.).
Now More Than Ever: Salvation Army helps those in most need by doing the most good
Now More Than Ever: Salvation Army helps those in most need by doing the most good
A juicy update about Eat, Drink, Burger Week!
Eat. Drink. Burger Week! starts on Sunday! Several local restaurants are participating and Davidson Local will be hosting a delicious Burgers, Brews & News celebration on Sept. 23rd. See photos and descriptions of the burgers at Eat. Drink. Burger! week!
Cousin Eddie's Chicken Enchilada
Ummmmm, chicken enchiladas. In a casserole?
Lexington chamber recognizes brewery and founders of new online newspaper
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce recently named Goose and the Monkey Brewhouse as the 2021 Small Business of the Year and Antoinette Kerr and Kassaundra Lockhart, founders of Davidson Local, as Emerging Entrepreneurs.
Cathy's Creative Corner: It Was a Good Day…Until it Wasn’t
The morning air is crisp. I can tell today is going to be nice!
Davidson Local Top 5: September 13-September 17
Take a look at our top 5 articles for this week.
Weekly COVID-19 update for Davidson County: September 15
The Davidson County Health Department publishes COVID-19 case updates every Wednesday. Here is the latest information.
Governor Cooper proclaims September 15 - October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 15 - October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the culture, history and achievements of the Hispanic and Latinx community in North Carolina.
New Business: Smoke and Oak Cigars sets soft launch
“It was all a dream.” From smoked craft cocktails to fiery high-end sticks, Courtney Crowson of Smoke and Oak has a big vision for Lexington’s premier cigar lounge.
Commissioners disagree on health department spending
On Tuesday, September 15, the Davidson County Commissioners held one of their two monthly meetings.
Brews, Grooves and News with Brooke
Your insider’s guide to weekly local events for September 15-September 23
*All events with a Winston-Salem address are located within Davidson County.*