Working at the YMCA as a camp counselor or lifeguard provides teens and young adults with key career-building skills that they can take anywhere as they prepare for college or their career.
Local Women's history 1980 “WHAT IF…"
Locally, the Women’s Political Caucus was selected because it was non-partisan. Members were white and black, Democrats and Republicans, and even one or two unaffiliated. Ages were between 35 and 75.
Langston Event: Grab something cute and a ticket
Organizers of From Langston to Lexington with Love say, “It’s all about the art!” In fact, everything from the menu to the walls will be inspired by artists. The event is co-hosted by Anything for Our Youth, Event Horizons and Davidson Local. All proceeds will support event expenses and opportunities for local artists.
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Charity League of Lexington hosts spring fundraiser
The Charity League of Lexington is holding a spring fundraiser to help support programs for local youth including support services, by purchasing clothing, hearing screenings, abuse prevention programs by performing a kid-friendly puppet show to explain how to report physical, sexual abuse, neglect, and stranger danger. The Charity League of Lexington also provides funding to various community organizations focused on serving the children of Lexington and Davidson County.
Hege takes the helm to lead North Davidson boy's basketball
Brian Hege will be the next boy’s basketball head coach at North Davidson High School. Hege will be moved over from the women’s program.
Davidson County Democratic Party Annual County Convention
Davidson County Democratic Party Annual Convention will be Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 10 am - 12 pm
This year's convention will be held as a hybrid meeting. The convention will be held in person at Pilot Fire Department, 4205 Old US Hwy 29, Thomasville, NC 27360. Doors will open at 9:00 am. We are also asking everyone to please park in the left side parking lot area at the fire department if possible.
Road widening shutters some businesses while others plan relocation
Winston Road widening project results in closures and relocations.
Thomasville Multicultural Committee sponsors vigil
The Thomasville Multicultural committee will sponsor a Community Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, March 19th at 6 pm.
LYT bringing 'Sound of Music' to the stage
Lexington Youth Theatre (LYT) proudly presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's classical musical, The Sound of Music, this weekend at the Smith Civic Center in Uptown Lexington.
Davidson-Davie Community College Storm basketball team heading to the Final Four
Storm Basketball Team heading to the Final Four. {Photo Credit/Mike Wolfe}
Area high school basketball players line up for Allstar game
Area High school basketball players will be playing in the Triad Allstar Classic game on March 19th at Forsyth Country Day School In Winston-Salem, NC from 12-7 pm. A day pass for the event is $15.
Commissioners invites citizens to join in an act of solidarity
On Friday March 18, 2022, the Old Davidson County Courthouse (Historical Museum) located at 2 S. Main Street in Lexington will be lit in the colors of the Ukraine flag from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Davidson-Davie nominates Barker for leadership award
Joshua Barker is the Davidson-Davie nominee for the 2022 Governor Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award.
Women's History Month: Thomasville neurosurgeon is rarity in US
Dr. Michaux Kilpatrick operates a satellite office in Thomasville.
Cassidy's Creative Corner: Should schools enforce uniforms?
Nearly all private schools require students to wear school uniforms. For seven years, I attended a school that enforced uniforms, and we only had a few days out of the year to “dress out.”
City recognizes Wall's retirement, approves YMCA contract
On March 14, the Lexington City Council held their second meeting of the month. It opened with a recognition of Kathy Wall’s retirement from the Customer Service Department after over 30 years of service
Final report detailing traumatic scene at Pine Ridge nursing home released
North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services has released their report describing the chaos at Pine Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on January 16; the night two residents were found dead.
Recreation center public input meeting to be held by the City of Lexington
The final phase of the City of Lexington’s ‘Re-Creation of Recreation’ is underway. Conversations have commenced regarding a community recreation center.