A special called meeting of the Lexington City Council this afternoon resulted in no action being taken, according to Councilor Garrett Holloway.
Home damaged by fire on West Fifth Street
The Lexington Fire Department responded to a structure fire yesterday at 5:35 pm. The single-family home on West Fifth Street showed heavy smoke from the front of the structure. Responding crews were advised that all occupants were out, but a cat was still inside.
Ann's Column: Women's Equality Day
Since its first year (1973), I have remembered August 26, Women’s Equality Day. This special day is meant to celebrate women and their contributions to our country, to look back, present, and forward, and especially to commemorate Voting Rights won by women after years of struggling just to be able to vote.
Citizens share thoughts about Greene ahead of council's special called meeting
Hard lines were drawn and accusations were plenty during the public comments section of the Lexington City Council’s meeting on Monday, August 22.
City to honor Hispanic Heritage Month
The City of Lexington will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month starting September 2022 with a couple of events.
DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF WINE: Davidson Davie Community College
This 6-week class, beginning on Sept. 13, will cover the basics of viticulture and enology.
Lawson answers questions about Flynn suspension
Last week Davidson Local began contacting Davidson County Schools employees regarding the suspension of North Davidson High School head football coach, Brian Flynn. We’ve previously spoken with Mark Hayes, NDHS athletic director who directed us to speak with Lawson.
Culvert Replacement Begins in Davidson County
An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor closed part of a road in Davidson County today for a seven-week culvert replacement project.
DDAC hosts signing ceremony for the class of 2026
Laura Brown, EGGER Wood Products, Christopher Maynard, EGGER Wood Products, Audrey Skeen, EGGER Wood Products, Austin Fulk, EGGER Wood Products. Second row: Aydin Campbell, Mohawk, Rene Slaughter, EGGER Wood Products, Noah Myers, EGGER Wood Products, Luke Fisher, EGGER Wood Products, Daniel Overcash, EGGER Wood Product, Gavin Clement, EGGER Wood Products, Davis Temple, EGGER Wood Products, and Kelby Leonard, CPM Wolverine Proctor.
Know your Farmers: Leonard Farm offers naturally grown food
Tracy Leonard is a carpenter by trade but a farmer at heart. You could say it’s in his blood since he can trace back his family of Davidson County farmers to 1729.
Davidson Local Press Pass: Support local food and local news!
We have a few seats left. Don’t miss your Press Pass tickets for Saturday, August 27th.
Owens and Minor golf tournament benefits United Way of Davidson County
Owens & Minor and United Way of Davidson County are teaming up once again to host their 2022 golf tournament on Friday, September 9th, at Lexington Golf Club, 200 Country Club Blvd, Lexington, North Carolina.
The tournament will be a four-person captain’s choice format. This year there will be morning and afternoon rounds starting at 8:45 am and 1:30 pm. Check-in for each round will be 30 minutes prior to the start. The cost is $75 per person or $300 per team. This price includes lunch, one mulligan per player per side, and one tee buster per player per round. If we see enough interest, we will add an afternoon round to avoid slow play. The deadline for registration is August 31.
Annual Book Sale: Back by Popular Demand
The Friends of the Lexington Library is proud to announce our Annual Book Sale scheduled for October 7 at 8 with a Members’ Only Preview on Thursday, October 6.
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk - August 19, 2022
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
City of Lexington's special called meeting raises questions, general statute limits answers
The Lexington City Council recently announced a Special Meeting scheduled for August 25th from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Cue Conference Room in City Hall on 28 W Center St.
Faith and Fellowship: God Paints the Sky
I Love that God paints the sky each day, to remind us of who he is. Our God who paints the sky uses blue representing Heaven. The white clouds representing God’s glory, and the sun, which comes to brighten our lives.
A Photo Gallery: Event Hoppin' in Lexington
On Saturday, August 20, no one who lives in Lexington should’ve uttered the words, “There’s nothing to do today” because there were plenty of happenings around town.
DL Weekend Update: Stories behind the stories - 8/20/22
Here’s what’s been happening behind the stories this week…
A Photo Gallery: Lexington vs. Central Davidson
Lexington Senior High School and Central Davidson High School opened their 2022 football season Friday night, under the lights.
Obituary: Friend of Davidson Local - Betty Gregory
This was not the news AK and I were expecting this week. Finding out Betty McMillian Gregory passed “hurt our hearts.”