Grace Epsicopal Church has been a major part of my life, even before I started attending its church services.
Give your input on Lexington's new recreation center
The City of Lexington Parks and Recreation Department has created a survey to receive feedback about the proposed recreation center.
SmartArts Grant to benefit Kamp Kiwanis campers
This summer Hometown Artisan Guild will have the opportunity to be a part of the Kiwanis Kiddie Kamp.
Life Center hosting speaker for Parkinson's Awareness Month
We are honored to have Dr. Drew Falconer as our group speaker at The Life Center’s monthly Parkinson’s Support Group on Thursday April 21st at 1:30pm.
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk - April 15, 2022
The latest from Sen. Jarvis.
Davidson-Davie Summer Camps: registration is open
Want summer camps to keep your elementary, middle or high school students active all summer long? Would you want your student engaged and inspired in hands-on activities that could spark an interest in science and technology, community leadership, sports, or the arts?
Mayoral Candidates face off at April 19th Forum
Community questions for candidates are rolling in and The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce and Davidson Local are teaming up to share more about local candidates. For those who attended Chamber forums in the past, expect a few twists on the traditional format.
Faith and Fellowship: He Got Up
Death could not hold him, My Savior he got up!
Column: Poets offer tears and hope in turbulent times
Don’t get me wrong: I love my guy poets. Edgar Allan Poe and his “tintinnabulation of the bells” and “Quoth the Raven ‘Nevermore,’” give me chills every time.
First Reformed UCC: Effects of mental illness and discovering help through NAMI
Written by Joe and Cathy Browder
AK's Column: National Poetry Month and mental health reflections
Washington Post critic Michael Dirda said it best in an article in early March, “In a time of crisis, poetry can help focus our fears and transform ‘noise into music.'" He writes, poetry “nourishes us, it contributes to our grieving and our healing processes, it gives focus to our loves and to our fears, allowing us to sing them, at the back of our minds, in a deliberate and disciplined transformation of noise into music, of grief into acceptance, of anger at pointless destruction into a determination to save at least something of what remains.”
County library policy comes under scrutiny for religious, political groups
A Davidson County library policy could be crossing the line after one mother alleges she was not allowed to set up her foster care display at an Easter egg hunt. Genevieve Traversy said a staff member pointed to a cross on her hat and shirt before referring to a policy that prohibits political and religious organizations from setting up on library property.
Cathy's Creative Corner: If you've got it, flaunt it
“If you’ve got it, flaunt it.” The first time I heard Grady of Sanford and Son fame make that statement, I thought to myself, you know, he’s got a point.
Thomasville Farmer's Market reopens on Saturday
The Thomasville Farmer's Market is back! Stop by this Saturday April 16th from 8am-12pm.
Novant Health offers tips to keep people safe during Easter
Whether it’s church services or family gatherings, Easter Sundays are a time many of us get together to reflect and celebrate.
Community Shred Day
Lexington Utilities is hosting a Community Shred Day.
Royal awarded for excellence at State Grand Assembly
JNO G. Lewis Assembly attend their annual meeting and continue to give back to their community.
Lexington Senior High School principal resigns
Dr. Anitra D. Wells, superintendent of Lexington City Schools, confirmed that principal Gene Jones has resigned his position at Lexington Senior High School effective June 30, 2022. Wells wrote in a statement, “He indicated that his reason for resigning is for personal reasons.”
Two-week maintenance project starting in Davidson County
The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to close part of a road in Davidson County for a maintenance project next week.
Council discusses grants, Elvis and development items at meeting
On Monday, April 11th, the Lexington City Council held their only meeting of the month.