Kickin’ Creations keeps focus on North Carolina artisans.
Master Gardeners Tour sneak peek video
After a 2-year absence, Davidson County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers present their 16th Garden Tour this June.
Read Local: Community newspapers are making a comeback!
Readers report that community newspapers are their primary source of information for a number of local issues – over TV, radio and non-newspaper websites.
Bridge replacement starting in Davidson County
Starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 6, Becks Church Road will be closed in both directions between N.C. 47 and Old U.S. 64 to allow crews to safely replace the bridge over Pounder Fork Creek. Work is expected to be complete by March 2023.
Brice-Houston named NAACP Mother of the Year
This year two contestants competed for the title. Ruth Brice Houston and Leslie Knotts Alston. Houston was named the winner at the ceremony held last month.
Sights from the Thomasville Memorial Day Parade
On Monday, under clear blue skies, hundreds of people took part in the Thomasville Memorial Day parade ceremonies and paid their respects to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Women's Entrepreneurs Book Talk group will meet
Are you interested in starting and growing your own business? Do you want to connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs?
Know your farmers: Farm living meets biodiversity
Thad and his wife Heidi Wymer dug into farming in 2020 when the food system appeared to be collapsing. Their original goal was to be able to provide food for their family and friends. They had no idea that their passion to provide a good food source would grow so large that they would also be able to provide enough food to their community.
Opinion: Celebrando Memorial Day, pero espera, ¿y nuestros hijos?
Este Memorial Day, diga una oración por una familia estrella, pero comience a pensar en formas en que podemos utilizar la experiencia de un veterano para realmente comenzar a honrar a nuestros caídos.
Opinion: Honoring Memorial Day...Wait! What About the Children?
This Memorial Day, say a prayer for a Gold Star family but start thinking of ways we can utilize the expertise of a veteran to truly start honoring our fallen.
Honoring veterans: In Memoriam
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.
Opinion: Senator Jarvis 'remember the Nation's brave fallen men and women'
It is our responsibility as citizens to remember the Nation's brave fallen men and women - whether they died on foreign lands in the heat of battle or after a lifetime in the uniform of our Army. Never forget the men and women who know all too much the cost of our freedom, for their service to this country is the greatest gift of all.
Faith and Fellowship: Celebrate Jesus
Life requires celebration, times of joy and rest that God has set aside on the Sabbath. Celebration is a core aspect of spirituality.
Memorial Day and Veterans Day aren't the same. Know the difference.
The following is a guest blog post by Candy Martin, US Army Combat Veteran and Gold Star Mother. Watch Candy and three other veterans discuss their role as military mothers in VHP’s Motherhood and the Military panel at: https://go.usa.gov/xHeex
Saturday Lunch Ministries at First Reformed United Church of Christ
The lunch program started February 20, 2021 and continues to serve the community each Saturday beginning at 12:30 until 1:30 pm
Delta award scholarship funds
The Lexington Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recently awarded two scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
June 4th through 5th Master Gardener Tour: Chestnut Street
Master Gardener’s 16th Garden Tour. The tour returns after a two year absence on Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th. Today’s featured gardens are two on Chestnut Street.
City of Lexington Fire Department: House fire still under investigation
Firefighters arrived at 5:32 pm to find smoke and flames. Crews quickly began extinguishing the fire and searching for possible victims. All occupants had exited the house before the fire department's arrival. However, one occupant, an adult male, had suffered some smoke inhalation. He was treated and transported to Wake Forrest Baptist – Lexington Medical Center by Davidson County EMS.
Jacket Parent Academy hosts celebration
Lexington City Schools newly formed Jacket Parent Academy held its first end of the year celebration on Wednesday evening, May 25 at Charles England Elementary School.
Thomasville Memorial Day Parade, ceremonies set for this weekend
Organizers invite the public to come out to Downtown Thomasville on Monday, May 30th at 9:00am the our annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade will start at The Big Chair and go down Salem Street towards Memorial Park Dr. This event is hosted by the NC Memorial Day Parade Committee. The Grand Marshal for this year is Lt. Governor Mark Robinson.