On Tuesday, September 20, a shelter in place order was issued at Lexington Middle School. Following a search of the campus by a law enforcement canine, the building was deemed “cleared of any potential safety concerns.”
Welcome Meet & Greet is also open to life-long residents of Lexington
The Welcome Meet & Greet is also open to life-long residents of Lexington, Thomasville, Welcome and throughout Davidson County who would like to welcome new residents and share their stories of the area.
LMS shelter in place lifted, all clear issued
Lexington Middle School has been cleared of any potential safety concerns following the search by a police canine.
Lexington Middle School issued a shelter in place mode
Lexington Middle School issued a shelter in place mode.
Fall is the best time to plant shrubs and trees
Davidson County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will present their fall plant sale on Saturday, October 8, 8am-noon at Lexington Farmers Market at the Depot, 129 S. Railroad St, Lexington, NC
Lexington Farm Fest Scheduled for October 1, 2022
The Lexington Farmers Market will host its first-ever Farm Fest on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 4 – 10 p.m. at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington. Admission is free.
Local office offers assistance and services for veterans
With news of President Joe Biden signing into law, last month, the PACT Act making thousands of Davidson County veterans eligible for expanded benefits, Davidson Local has identified the need to share with its readers, again, information about services in our county for veterans.
City Council approves grant agreement for Lexington Train Station Project
During the September 12 meeting, City Council approved the grant cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the City of Lexington.
Unidos: Community leaders celebrate Hispanic Heritage month
The City of Lexington will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month starting September 2022 with a couple of events. The national observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting September 15 and ending October 15 of each year. The theme for this year’s celebration is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.” The Latino Association of Davidson County is a nonprofit that was created to connect, organize, educate, and advocate on behalf of the Latino Community of Davidson County.
Generational Transitions: Project Visualization, Realistic Goals
Downsizing is stressful without question; however, thru preparations, planning, visualization, hiring a Senior Move Manager and allowing yourself to make decisions before others have to make then for you; makes the process less stressful and more organized.
Faith and Fellowship: The Power of Forgiveness
Sometimes we may find forgiving someone who has hurt us, impossible. But God commands us to forgive others.
Garden Window Farm to host farm to table event on Sat, Oct 16
Garden Window Farm, located in Denton, is hosting an outdoor farm-to-table dinner with Mano Bella Artisan Foods and Piccione Vineyards on Oct 16, starting at 5 p.m. at 1128 Surratt Rd. Tickets are on sale for $120 per person.
N.C. State Fair announces Home Chef Challenge
The N.C. State Fair is looking for home chefs to spice up the competitions at the fair with 11 days of cooking challenges. Included are loaded nachos, ultimate brownies, spirited pies, quirky cobbler, a make-ahead breakfast challenge, chili cook-off, grain bowls, sirloin salad, fair food featuring bacon and chicken casserole.
Caso de rabia confirmado adicional en el condado de Davidson
El lunes 12 de septiembre de 2022, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson recibió los resultados del Laboratorio Estatal de Salud Pública que confirman un caso positivo de rabia en Denton. Los informes proporcionados al departamento de salud indican que un residente del Sur de Denton buscó atención para un gatito herido encontrado en la propiedad del residente el 26 de agosto de 2022.
Injured kitten highlights need for Rabies vaccination
On Monday, September 12, 2022, the Davidson County Health Department received lab results from the State Lab of Public Health confirming a positive rabies case in Denton. The Davidson County Health Department will host a rabies vaccination clinic on September 22, 2022 at the Davidson County Health Department. The clinic will provide vaccines from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Animals must be at least 3 months of age to be eligible and vaccines will cost $9 per animal.
Novant Health will soon offer updated COVID-19 boosters
Updated boosters that have been formulated to take on the most recently circulating COVID-19 Omicron variant will soon become available at Novant Health following Sept. 1 approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Salute - Military service is all in the family for Padial
While Ivan L. Padial, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, used to participate in the annual Veterans Day parade as the Junior ROTC instructor at Lexington Senior High School (LSHS), he will be on the sidelines this year with his wife, Alba, and their grandchildren.
Together We Can hosting Community Kickball Game with LPD
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a community initiative is returning to the field of play.
Clean Sweep Sept 17th, Davidson County Creek Week Reception Sept 21st
Celebrate Davidson County Creek Week and the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act with Bob Timberlake and the Yadkin Riverkeeper!
Lexington Chamber accepting small business award nominations
Have a business you’d like to nominate?