The Dawkins family would like to say thank you for the outpouring of love, support, prayers, words of encouragement and gifts provided as we prepared to lay our loved one to rest.
Student band performing at Sophie's to raise money for cancer research
On Thursday, March 10, at 7p.m., Westchester Country Day School’s contemporary music ensemble, “No Idea,” will be performing at Sophie’s Cork & Ale in Lexington
Suspect in Burgess St. incident receives additional charge
Lexington Police Department has worked with the Davidson County District Attorney to take out an additional count of first-degree murder in relation to the death of three-year-old Ja-sel Orr from injuries sustained during the incident on March 2.
Cassidy's Creative Corner: The Effects of the Internet
The Internet has changed our everyday lives - from the way we communicate, to how we entertain ourselves, to our healthcare regimen.
United Way provides funding to 23 agencies
Find out which local nonprofits will receive money from the United Way of Davidson County.
Child dies from injuries sustained at homicide incident on Burgess St.
LPD has confirmed that a minor passed away on Friday, March 4, from injuries sustained during the incident on March 2. The child’s name has not been released. Lexington Police Department is continuing to investigate and further charges are pending.
Women's History Month: Historian Tonya Lanier
Recently Tonya Lanier celebrated the release of her book, Lost in the Shuffle II. Lanier’s first book, Lost in the Shuffle I, was written to inform others of the untold history of various residents of Davidson County. Lost in the Shuffle II is a continuation of Lost in the Shuffle I.
A book talk for Women's History Month
The Davidson County Public Library System is teaming up with the Small Business Center at Davidson-Davie Community College to present a book talk
Langston Hughes inspired event features Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier
The Black Butterfly Network postponed From Langston to Lexington with Love Black Tie event until March 25, 2022. The event will include Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier. Her style is uniquely southern with a style of mixed media in deep and cool tones. She has been documenting the American South since 1989 and works both figuratively and abstractly.
Uptown Lexington gears up for Eat. Drink. Restaurant. Week!
Things are ”cooking” as Uptown Lexington, Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce, Lexington Tourism and others prepare for Eat. Drink. Restaurant. Week! on March 20 - April 3, 2022..
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' desk - March 4, 2022
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Womens History Month: No More Hidden Figures
From local sororities to organizations that seek to preserve controversial aspects of history, our first week of celebrating local women was quite colorful.
Opinion Column: Local women fight to save history
Commemorating Honor, Inc. started being organized on October 16, 2021. The president of the local Robert E. Lee Chapter, UDC, Debra Barta had negotiated a deal with the city of Lexington to remove the Confederate Monument after months of protest in Lexington.
Faith and Fellowship: Sacrifice is what saved us
As we enter upon the Easter season let us take time by acknowledging the Lent season.
Women's History Month: Priority - Women's Health
I see it daily.
Women who are unhealthy, overweight and on the verge of serious illness if change doesn’t occur soon.
Candidate filing ends, county primaries and Lexington municipal election set
Stay tuned to Davidson Local for updated information related to elections in 2022.
Filing ends for state and federal offices, primaries will be held May 17
Stay tuned to Davidson Local for all updates regarding the upcoming elections of 2022.
One-Stop Early voting locations announced
After a heated debate surrounding state-wide boundaries, Davidson County will see one of the most heavily contested series of local government races in more than decade.
Russian liquor removed from local shelves, who is impacted?
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week, North Carolina officials have called for a ban of buying and selling Russian products. This includes an Executive Order signed by Governor Roy Cooper with a series of sanctions that are impacting local liquor sales.
Women's History Month: Deltas deliver snacks
Since the beginning of the year, the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated have been hard at work giving back to the community.