Lawmakers in the N.C. General Assembly will again take up what, on its face, seems a commonsense bill that would open the disciplinary records of government employees. The Government Transparency Act — House Bill 64 and companion measure Senate Bill 355 last session — crept through the legislature in 2021 before petering out in committee.
We are not really citizens of this world, we are citizens of Heaven, making our way through the world.
Being a citizen of Heaven leaves us as sojourners in this world. As sojourners we realize that this world is not our home, we are only passing through.
Utilities Services Director Tracey White announced Customer Appreciation Day will be held on October 6, 2022, in the parking lot of the Utilities Complex located at 425 Carolina Avenue between 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
The Davidson County Public Library announces a grand re-opening of its Lexington branch, located on 602 S. Main St. The event will occur Wednesday, October 12th from 10 AM-2 PM.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and local organizers say it’s essential to not “look away.”
According to the National Weather Service Hurricane Ian is set to impact central North Carolina with heavy rain and flash flood potential.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
