On Monday, February 7, the Davidson County Schools (DCS) Board of Education (BOE) held its regularly scheduled meeting for the month in person at Stoner-Thomas School and also provided a Vimeo link for virtual viewing.
Thomasville issues proclamation for Davis-Gaither ahead of Super Bowl
The City of Thomasville is honoring one of its native sons ahead of Sunday’s big game.
Davidson-Davie partners with Gardner-Webb to offer co-admission agreement
Gardner-Webb University and Davidson-Davie Community College recently signed an agreement that expands transfer pathways for the schools.
Black History Month Salute: Banks-Miller Post 255
For long-time member Bruce Cross and the brethren of American Legion Post 255, the historic building on Arthur Miller Drive houses noteworthy memories of history, culture and service. In name and deed, Lexington’s first African-American post honors the legacy of soldiers who returned from war, sought equal treatment and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for love of God and country.
Black History Month: Guest Columnist - Tonya Lanier
Tonya Lanier, an author and historian who focuses on the preservation of local African American history, will be serving as a guest columnist this month for Davidson Local.
McClure meets with NCAAC board, hears from NCDHHS secretary
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Board of Directors held its winter meeting to discuss a range of topics. NCACC Board member and Davidson County Commissioner Fred McClure attended and spoke to the benefit board service represents to Davidson County.
LPD responds to house fire on W. 3rd Ave.
Early Sunday morning, Lexington Fire Department responded to a house fire at 313 W. 3rd. Ave.
Black History Month: Lexington recognizes gamechangers
On Sunday afternoon, February 6, the City of Lexington hosted ‘Black History Month with Love.
The Factory-Coffee and Waffles to reopen with new owners
A regular customer of The Factory-Coffee and Waffles and her husband will reopen the breakfast and brunch restaurant Feb. 14 with the same menu as the previous owners.
Prison ministry to light luminaries on Valentine's Day
For the Davidson Prison Ministry (DPM), love in action will be their main goal this upcoming Valentine’s Day.
DDAC to host information sessions Feb. 10 and 15
The Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) will present four apprenticeship information sessions in February at Davidson-Davie Community College’s Davidson and Davie campuses.
Political Opinion: From the desk of Sen. Jarvis' - February 5, 2022
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
LFD responds to E. 1st St. apartment fire
On Friday, Feb. 4, at approximately 2:11 pm, Lexington Fire Department responded to a residential apartment fire located at 205-A E. 1st Street.
MLK Oratorical Contest winners awarded
The MLK Oratorical Contest had 8 students from 7 different high schools, speaking on the theme 'No More Business as Usual'.
Black History Month: A Preserving Dunbar photo gallery
Every Sunday during the month of February, Davidson Local will publish a photo gallery showcasing and highlighting the lives of Black residents in Davidson County, before integration.
Faith and Fellowship: Prayer Still Works
The simplest definition of prayer is communicating with God.
Black History Month: Kassie's Column - To them, we owe
During February, it’s hard not to get caught up in the spotlight that rightfully shines on Black women and men across the country who have broken barriers, shattered glass ceilings and raised the bar.
Davidson County Sherriff's deputies find resident with gunshot wound
On Friday, February 4, 2022, Deputies responded to the area of Happy Hill Rd. and Rockaway Drive regarding a disturbance. Upon Deputies arrival, they discovered someone inside the residence suffering from a gunshot wound.
Black History Month: Lou Lou’s Seafood marks first anniversary with expanded menu
Lou Lou’s Seafood in Lexington opened in the middle of the pandemic but recently celebrated its first anniversary and has launched an expanded menu.
Cathy's Creative Corner: An Open Letter to Our Family
Dear Family,
We made it back home to the Barbeque Capital of the World! Hope everyone else returned home safely and enjoyed the holiday gathering as much as my brother and I.