October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and local organizers say it’s essential to not “look away.”
Local weather updates from the National Weather Service
According to the National Weather Service Hurricane Ian is set to impact central North Carolina with heavy rain and flash flood potential.
Preserving Dunbar: Former school building still in wait and see mode
Two years after plans for the once Black high school were revealed, the former school building is still sitting and awaiting its fate. In December, we shared with readers the latest information we had regarding Dunbar. Almost a year later, not much has changed.
Sunday’s Brinkley Bash to kick off 2022-23 STORM basketball season
Brinkley Gym will be reverberating once again with the energy of STORM Basketball as the “Brinkley Bash” heralds the start of the 2022-23 season. The 5:00 p.m. event on Sunday, October 2 is free and open to the public.
Tropical Storm Warning issued, school systems closed on Friday
A Tropical Storm Warning has prompted local school systems to close and/or alter their normal routine on Friday in anticipation of inclement weather. Tropical Storm Ian is expected to bring heavy rains and wind gusts up to 55mph to the area.
Barrier Awareness event challenges perceptions
Community members are invited to challenge themselves to walk in the shoes of their neighbors: those with disabilities. For the fourth year, The Arc has partnered with local agencies to offer an opportunity to navigate Lexington as a person with a visual or hearing disability, or a mobility or developmental disability.
Obituary: Juan Small
The Celebration of Life for Mr. Juan O'neil Small will be conducted at 3:00 PM Saturday, October 1, 2022 at First United Methodist Church, 310 S. Main Street, Lexington, North Carolina with moments of sharing at 2:30 PM prior to the hour of service.
Lexington celebrates BUILD grant award
Federal, state and local officials gathered on Wednesday afternoon, Sept 28, at Goose and the Monkey Brewhouse to celebrate being awarded the BUILD, Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development, grant to the city of Lexington.
Farm Fest organizers: Come rain or shine
Lexington Farmers Market organizers are set to host the first annual Farm Fest benefiting local farmers. Rain or shine, admission is free for this family-friendly event on Saturday, October 1st from 4 to 10 p.m. at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington.
Community kickball game rescheduled
Due to varsity football games being moved to Thursday evening because of impending inclement weather from Hurricane Ian moving into the area on Friday, the Lexington Community Kickball Game has been rescheduled.
Lexington receives $25M in federal funding for train station
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) division of USDOT arrives to announce that the City of Lexington, with tremendous support from NCDOT, has completed the required prerequisite tasks to release funds for the Lexington Train Station.
AG Josh Stein to discuss opioid settlement in Davidson County on Wednesday
Attorney General Josh Stein will visit Lexington on Wednesday, September 28, at 2:30 p.m. to highlight local efforts to fight the opioid epidemic.
Update: Fire at Brooker T's under investigation
A fire that begin shortly before 3pm on Tuesday afternoon at Brooker T’s Cafe on Main St. in Uptown Lexington has been extinguished. The cause of the fire hasn’t been determined.
Breaking News: Brooker T's Cafe catches fire, no reported injuries
A fire at Brooker T’s Café on Main St. has created detours in Uptown Lexington. From what Davidson Local has been able to gather from sources including Lexington Mayor Jason Hayes and the Lexington Police Department, a call came into 911 shortly before 3:00pm about a fire at the restaurant.
Obituary: Celebrating the life of Kenneth Lee Coleman
The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, October 1st , 2022, at 1:00 pm at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington (301 North Main Street). The family will receive friends immediately following the service and the celebration of life will continue at the home of Mary and Ken Coleman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Project Potential of Lexington, P.O. Box 1823, Lexington, NC 27293.
NC State Fair: Local farms featured during Farm Family Days
The N.C. State Fair is honoring farm families again this year through the Farm Family of the Day program. The program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Company, saw great success last year.
United Way of Davidson County names 2022 Benefactor Honorees
The Board of Directors of United Way of Davidson County and leadership donors across Davidson County will honor Todd and Jodi Hunt at the 2022 Benefactors Reception on Friday, October 7 at Sapona Country Club.
Local football games move to Thursday due to Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian isn't expected to provide damaging impacts from the storm, but possible rain events on Friday and Saturday have caused several local high schools to move Varsity Football to Thursday night.
State and local leaders to celebrate $25 Million grant award for Lexington train stop
US Congressman Ted Budd and USDOT Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose Arriving to Award BUILD Grant for Lexington Train Station. Comments at Noon on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk - September 23, 2022
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.