The Davidson County Health Department won’t be doing COVID-19 testing this week.
#DLYearInReview: Local Elections Matter
One thing there hasn’t been a shortage of is news regarding elections in 2021 and 2022.
Faith and Fellowship: The Night After Christmas
If we were thinking in terms of secular times our thoughts would be: the night after Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse. But Glory Be To God, we are believers and we know the real story.
Now More Than Ever: Special Olympics powers up for change
Special Olympics Davidson County (SODC) has been serving individuals with intellectual disabilities in Davidson County for over 40 years.
#DLYearInReview: Unsung Heroes
Our Unsung Hero series shines a spotlight on those within the school systems who often don’t garner the same recognition as administrators, teachers and coaches.
Merry Christmas from the team at Davidson Local
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ~ Davidson Local
#DLYearInReview: Giving Back
Throughout 2021, residents and natives of Davidson County have given back to their community in various ways.
#DLYearInReview: Cousin Eddie's Recipes
Since our launch in April, we’ve regularly shared recipes from local entrepreneur, “Cousin Eddie.”
From the desk of Sen. Jarvis': Christmas Address
On behalf of myself and my family, I wanted to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas.
Cathy's Creative Corner: Santa Claus is a White Man?
This week’s story was written in December 1974. I was in my senior year in high school and it was printed in our Christmas newsletter.
Davidson Local Top 5: December 19-24
Check out this week’s most read articles.
#DLYearInReview: Arts, Entertainment and Photo Galleries
Although we’re still living in the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 saw a return of events across the county.
Law enforcement hosts "Cops and Kids" Christmas shopping event
Members of the Davidson County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #97, took 25 children Christmas Shopping during its annual “Cops & Kids Christmas Shopping Event.”
Brews, Grooves and News with Brooke
Your insider’s guide to weekly local events.
Opinion: It's a self-care kind of Christmas
Health care issues, political division, and the loss of life as we knew it compounded to produce a tougher year than any of us have had to lead in our lifetimes. I schlepped along quietly until the past month. We couldn’t wait for 2020 to go away. Now it seems to be the consensus that most of us are OVER 2021.
Op Ed: #DLYearInReview: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk
State Senator Steve Jarvis represents the 29th District which includes Davidson County. Every Friday, his office shares the '“Raleigh Report'“ detailing what took place within the state legislature that week.
Resilient healthcare worker celebrated at Tree of Love ceremony
When Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center’s Foundation began planning this year’s annual “Tree of Love” ceremony, personnel immediately knew who should light the tree – Jenny Morrison.
Preserving Dunbar: Conflicting stories over building’s future emerges
A controversial project that planted many residents who live near Dunbar School on opposite sides of the spectrum from city of Lexington representatives is once again making headlines.
#DLYearInReview: Preserving Dunbar
Our first investigative series focused on the history of the institutions which once, during segregation, educated only Black students in Lexington.
Salvation Army plans to ring in a new year
As 2021 comes to an end, many families (one of the fastest growing segments of the homeless population) and neighbors in Davidson County are struggling.