North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein visited Davidson County on Wednesday to highlight local efforts to fight the opioid epidemic and to discuss the county’s $12.5 million allocation of the state's opioid settlement funds.
OGHS is competing in the PlayVS High School Eastern Conference Esports League this Fall
The Oak Grove High School Grizzly Esports Team will be competing in the Eastern Conference Play VS Esports League for the Fall 2022 Season.
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk - September 30, 2022
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Motorcyclist dies in crash
On Sunday, October 2, 2022, a motorcycle was traveling North on South Main Street at a high rate of speed. A Lexington Police Officer began to initiate a traffic stop as the motorcyclist failed to stop for a red light at Second Avenue and struck a vehicle crossing the intersection.
Davidson Local Presents Free Foodie Passport + Concerts
Local restaurants need your support! In collaboration with the bi-annual Eat Drink Restaurant Week returns with a mouth-watering line up from Oct. 24-Oct.30, 2022. Davidson Local has been tapped as the official media sponsor and will host Local Foodie Passports & Passport Concert. LOCAL RESTAURANT WORKERS WILL GET IN FREE!
The Friends of the Lexington Library to host Annual Book Sale
The Friends of the Lexington Library is proud to announce our Annual Book Sale scheduled for October 7 & 8 with a Members’ Only Preview on Thursday, October 6.
Local and state newspapers challenge lawmakers on government transparency
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.
Faith and Fellowship: We are Kingdom Citizens
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.
City of Lexington to host customer appreciation day on October 6th
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.
DCPL's Lexington branch to hold grand re-opening
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.
Community Candlelight Vigil to remember victims of Domestic Violence
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.