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Food and Nutrition Services Benefits to increase by 25% starting Oct. 1
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced households enrolled in the Food and Nutrition Services program will see their benefits increase by 25% beginning Oct. 1, 2021, as part of a national re-evaluation of benefit amounts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. More than 1.6 million people are enrolled in FNS in North Carolina.
A fun evening of Burgers, Brews and News
The second day of fall provided a welcoming and fun environment for Davidson Local’s Burgers, Brews and News at Bull City Ciderworks.
Cathy's Creative Corner: Corner of 4th and Pine
“Wow, look at this place!” exclaimed the only boy in the family of five children. “Will I get my own room?”
Davidson Local Top 5: September 19-24
Take a look at our top 5 articles for this week.
Davidson Charter Academy forgoes optional masking
After previously operating under an optional masks policy, Davidson County Charter Academy’s Board of Directors voted on Tuesday night, September 22 to “make the use of cloth face coverings (face mask) mandatory be effective Thursday, September 24.
Realty company, retailer win North Davidson chamber awards
A real estate company and an old-fashioned general store were recently recognized by the North Davidson Chamber of Commerce for being outstanding businesses.
Lexington's Snyder transcended generations
When news broke the morning of Sunday, September 12, that Lexington Senior High School (LSHS) Hall of Famer, Jimmy Snyder, had passed at the age of 76, the tributes flooded social media almost instantly.
Brews, Grooves and News with Brooke
Your weekly guide to local events.
Thomasville chamber presents annual small business awards
The Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce recently named Todd’s Seafood as the 2021 Small Business of the Year and recognized Annalisa Di Puorto of Elizabeth’s Pizza (West Main) as an Emerging Entrepreneur.
Weekly COVID-19 update for Davidson County: September 22
The Davidson County Health Department publishes COVID-19 case updates every Wednesday. Here is the latest information.
Mia Mason brings soulful "Dream Catcher" to tonight's Burger Week event
Model and artist Mia Mason will perform a set opposite of Ken Davis for Lexington’s first Eat. Drink. Burger Week! Davidson Local is teaming up for an exciting week with an idea by friends at the Triad Food and Beverage Coalition, Winston-Salem Journal and Greensboro News & Record to support Eat. Drink. Burger Week! Davidson Local will be on location to cover some of the best burgers in town. Send in your images on social media #burgerface #eatdrinkburgerweek
Eat. Drink. Burger Week! has blown up
It’s no secret that Lexington is known for its legendary barbecue. But, have you ever wondered where the best burgers in Davidson County are hiding? The wait is over! The hidden gems of Lexington’s best burgers have officially been unearthed.
Virus keeping medical staffers busy
Davidson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Emergency Department at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist — Lexington Medical Center have been seeing a lot more COVID-19 patients in the past six weeks as the highly contagious Delta variant spreads.
Burger Week is here! Are you ready?
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