Two uptown businesses relocating and expanding, while another has a new name and owner and one large anchor store has closed.
Faith and Fellowship: Center Hill Baptist extends invite to their homecoming service
Center Hill Baptist Church 3759 NC Hwy 8 Lexington NC will have Homecoming Service this Sunday, August 21st at 10:30AM.
Know Your Farmers: Garden Window Farm increases bio-diversity in Denton
After years of working in restaurants and retail management he knew he wanted to start his own business. Due to low start up costs and his passion for great food he started a food truck business. His menu relied on high quality ingredients and focused on simplicity that allowed the ingredients to shine. He wanted to source his ingredients locally however it became very difficult. Small farms were hard to come by in the area of Colorado where he and his wife resided at the time, this caused him to become interested in what it would take to grow his own ingredients. “I had a little experience with gardening from helping my mom and grandma in the garden when I was a kid, but I knew I had a lot I needed to learn,” he says.
The Wilkerson Family honored by Civitan District
Robert, Lori and Stephanie Wilkerson of Davidson County were honored as the 2021-22 Distinguished Civitan Family by North Carolina District West Civitan. Criteria for the family award include activities in Civitan, church and community. The district also presented Stephanie Wilkerson with The Honor Key Award for 2022. She served as the growth and retention chair this past year for the district and earned the outstanding cabinet member award. In May she had received the
NDHS head football coach suspended
North Davidson High School’s head football coach, Brian Flynn, has been suspended by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association
Former LPD officer arrested, faces allegations of "suspicious involvement" with inmate
On August 18, 2022, Felicia Biddix was arrested on a warrant for arrest for Felony Obstruction of Justice for actions she was involved in as a Lexington Police Officer. This arrest was made by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office in consultation with the District Attorney’s Office. Felicia Biddix was released under a $5,000 unsecured bond.
Local Works: Local groups host free Labor Day celebration
Several state-wide and local groups are coming together to celebrate local workers on Monday, September 5th! Stay tuned for more details.
LSHS celebrates new field and track
Lexington Senior High School hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, August 17 at Philpott Memorial Stadium.
DDCA hosting signing ceremony for incoming class
The Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) will hold its annual apprentice signing ceremony Friday, August 19, 6 p.m. at the Mary E. Rittling Conference Center on the Davidson-Davie Community College, Davidson Campus.
DCA shares rendering of new middle school
Davidson Charter Academy held it’s groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, August 16 for their middle school scheduled to open in the fall of 2023.
Market for collectibles spurs new businesses uptown
Collectors of diecast cars and trading card games can find what they’re looking for in uptown Lexington.
Garden Club hosts ‘Floriculture Division’ for over 50 Years!
The Davidson County Fair is drawing near and Village Home & Garden Club members have been planning the ‘Floriculture Division’ display for several months.
Health department releases community health needs assessment report
The Davidson County Health Department has released the 2021 Davidson County Community Health Needs Assessment report.
Sheriff's Office hosting troubled youth seminar for parents
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Department will host a Parents of Troubled Youth Seminar on Thursday, August 25 at Davidson-Davie Community College
Traffic accident leads to road closure Salem St (Doak St to Winston St) Thomasville
Please be advised that Salem St (NC HWY 109) is closed between Doak St and Winston St due to a traffic accident involving a utility pole. Crews are working to replace the pole today with an unknown reopening time. Please avoid the area or follow the detours in place.
Health equity conference focused on physical, mental and spiritual health
On Saturday, August 13, booths filled the halls of Lexington Senior High School for the city of Lexington’s Health Equity Conference.
Novant Health asks community not to go to the ER for COVID tests
Novant Health reminds those with symptoms of COVID-19 to seek testing from the appropriate venues of care.
Data shows YMCAs benefitting students academically
North Carolina YMCAs, including the J. Smith Young YMCA, are helping students build relationship skills and manage their emotions, which improves academic performance, confidence and behavior in the classroom and beyond.
Davidson Local Press Pass: Don’t miss this mouthwatering news
We’re excited to introduce our first, foodie and hyperlocal evening of culture, food and conversation with chef Michael Morefield @ Rustic Roots on Main in Lexington. This mouthwatering event begins at 6 pm on Saturday, August 27th.
TCS hosting upcoming Central Services Fair
Thomasville City Schools will host a meet and greet with Central Services staff on Thursday, August 18 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m at Thomasville Primary School