Davidson County Farm Tour 2022 IS BACK THIS YEAR! RAIN OR SHINE!
LYT hosting summer camp
Lexington Youth Theatre (LYT) will present a summer camp for youth ages kindergarten through 8th grade.
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Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday
For the third year in a row Anything For Our Youth is gearing up for a Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday, June 18th at 3 pm at Dunbar Park on 4th Street in Lexington. The festivities include a pageant and creative writing contest. The historic walking tour will be led by Tyrone Terry, a local civil rights advocate will lead a community walking tour of the historic area that will begin at 2:30 pm.
Election protest dismissed by local elections board
A complaint submitted to the North Carolina Board of Elections resulted in a hearing by the local Board of Elections on Tuesday, June 14 for LEXINGTON CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WARD 5.
Cassidy's Creative Corner: Should zoos be abolished?
Zoos have been a controversial topic for a while now. The main question is are they inhumane?
FSDC to host movie night
Family Services of Davidson County will host two movie nights this summer.
Event poised to make an impact on Lexington
A two-night event, poised to have a lasting effect on the community, is coming to town.
Davidson-Davie provides customized training for workers
With storied names like Lexington and Thomasville in its backyard, you’d expect Davidson-Davie Community College to have a long history with the furniture industry. And it does.
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk - June 9, 2022
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Thomasville provides "Beat the Heat, life saving tips"
Extreme heat or heat waves occur when the temperature reaches extremely high levels or when the combination of heat and humidity causes the air to become oppressive.
Free swim days are back at the Lexington Aquatic Park
Thanks to the Lexington City Council, June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 13, and 20 have been designated as free admission days at the Lexington Aquatic Park.
Grand Re-Opening of River House Emporium
The River House Emporium, established in 2016 at 23 South Main Street in Lexington NC, will celebrate a grand re-opening under new ownership on June 25th, 2022. The Uptown community will welcome Keith Miller, the new owner / operator, at a ribbon cutting at 10 am on that day.
Farm Tour Returns Saturday: Fat Daddy is on a mission
Fat Daddy Farms LLC is a locally owned farm in Thomasville, its purpose to provide a fun farm venue for community events. They host farm events themselves as well as weddings, birthdays and photoshoots.
Pig City Books hosts author talk "Beyond Innocence" Darryl Hunt's story
Beyond Innocence - in discussion with author, Phoebe Zerwick
Pig City Books
16 Court Square Lexington, NC 27292
Opinion Column: Convention of States by Elizabeth Irizarry de Toro
Republic LIGHT is the first Latino Coalition in Davidson County, NC backed by the Republican GOP. LIGHT stands for: Latinos In Government Honorary TeamElizabeth Irizarry de Toro, M.Ed. – Founder and Host.
Thomasville Fun on Run returns this week
June 14th: Summer Canvas Painting registration link provided. You must register for each event weekly. For additional questions please call 336-475-4280.
Faith and Fellowship: Kindness is a lifestyle, it's a daily practice
Jesus was more than kind. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which you were called in one body; Whenever we are kinds to others, God begins to smile on us. The word of God teaches us to love our neighbors as yourself. Being kind is loving others as yourself. Ephesians 4:32 , Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Library makes a splash in Thomasville, offers Monday book sale
Experts call the “Summer Slide” the tendency for students to lose some of the reaching achievements made during the previous school year. Some estimates say, “it costs the educational system more than $1,500 per student to reteach materials. Over the course of a K-12 education, that can equate to more than $18,000 per student.”
Novant Health says Forsyth Medical Center will benefit residents of Davidson County
The new tower is part of an overall $400 million multiphase construction project initially launched in 2019, with phase 1 plans currently underway to enhance the women’s and children’s center, renovate the hospital's main kitchen and cafeteria, install a new central energy plant and modernize existing patient rooms.