North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 234 extending, but not waiving, proof-of-immunization and health assessment documentation deadlines for school and child-care facilities.
"Get Ready to Rumble" to help vets!
On Saturday, October 2, local charity BigBikes4Vets, Inc. assisted by the Rockingham Company will host “Rumble at the Depot,” a charity motorcycle and car show. The event is scheduled to take place at Bull City Ciderworks, 559 South Railroad St. in Lexington. Gates open at 1 p.m., live music kicks off at 2 p.m. and the festival will rumble throughout the evening until 10 p.m.
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Lexington City Council reviews utility satisfaction survey, awards street repair contract
Lexington City Council held its regular meeting on 9/27/2021 at Commons on the Green. Agenda items included a review of customer utility satisfaction surveys and awarding street maintenance contracts.
Author Vanessa Riley brings colorful island history to Lexington
A love of history and extensive research about the transatlantic slave trade and its impact on Caribbean culture led Vanessa Riley to write several novellas including Island Queen. The book was the subject of Riley’s talk at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington.
Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots available for high-risk groups
To strengthen and extend protections against severe illness, North Carolinians at high risk for serious illness or exposure, and who have been fully vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech (COMINARTY) vaccine for six months or more, can now receive a COVID-19 booster shot.
Showcase to highlight various cultures
On Saturday, October 2, the City of Lexington Parks and Recreation Department will host the Multicultural Showcase from 12:00p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Breeden Insurance Ampitheater located at 333 S. Main St. Lexington.
Group to pray for local school systems
Rev. Alan Suber, in partnership with the Greater Lexington Area Ministers Association and the Lexington Community Ministers Conference, are hosting “A Prayer for Our Schools” for the three local school systems.
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From Sen. Jarvis' Senate Desk: September 24, 2021
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Health Department vaccine schedule for September 27-October 2
The Davidson County Health Department is offering vaccines throughout the week.
Now More Than Ever: The Tom A. Finch Community YMCA is all about teamwork
The Tom A. Finch Community YMCA’s mission statement is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Now More Than Ever is sponsored by the Davidson County United Way.
Cousin Eddie's Pumpkin Bread
Fall is here. Ready for some pumpkin bread?
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.