Take a look at our top 5 articles for this week.
AG Stein pushes for fixes to public service loan forgiveness program
Attorney General Josh Stein today urged the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to fix the broken Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and make loan forgiveness a reality for public servants across the country.
Davidson County restaurant wins triad's Eat! Drink! Burger Week
Sophie’s Cork and Ale wins triad burger competition with this shrimp and grits burger.
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Protect your loved ones from grandparent scams
Over the past year and a half of this pandemic, we’ve all been more worried than ever about our loved ones’ health and safety. Unfortunately, at the same time, scammers are looking for ways to take our money.
South Lexington and Developmental Center present Community Campus Clean-Up
Gladys Salas (School Counselor), D’Andra Troy (School Social Worker), Sharolyn Harry (Principal), and Fredy Bahena (Cloudy Day Solutions), will present the Community Campus Clean-Up, taking place on October 9, 2021 from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Keep Davidson County beautiful!
Learn more about the Oct 7th and 9th – Davidson County Big Sweep!
DCHD hosting Pfizer booster clinic on Saturday
The Davidson County Health Department will host a Pfizer Booster clinic, by appointment only, on Saturday, October 2 at the department’s office.
Flooring manufacturer Mohawk to invest $87 Million in Davidson County expansion
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MHK), a manufacturer of flooring products and accessories, will create 87 new jobs in Davidson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $87 million to grow the laminate manufacturing facility in Thomasville.
100 year celebration of Vera Elizabeth Eaton Macemore
Born September 26, 1921 to Byron B. Eaton and Mary McCarn Eaton of Greensboro, NC. Mary was born in Lexington.
Master Gardeners will host plant sale
After cancelling all fund-raising events over the past 2 years, Davidson County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are going forward with their fall plant sale on Saturday, October 9, 8am-noon at Lexington Farmers Market at the Depot, 129 S. Railroad St, Lexington, NC.
DCHD Pfizer booster clinics to be held this week
The Davidson County Health Department will host a Pfizer Booster clinic, by appointment only, on Wednesday, September 29 at Midway United Methodist Church.
From a teen's perspective: Body Mass Index
Weight is generally something people are self-conscious about.
A Photo Gallery: Demolition of First National Bank (old LSB building)
Earlier this year, it was announced that Lexington’s tallest building would be demolished.
Executive order extends school immunization, health assessment deadlines amid pandemic
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.
Interested in running for office?
From school board to county commissioner, the Love In Our Communities Coalition wants to encourage Davidson County How to Run for Office in your Local Town | Facebook with an online event:
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.