Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 9am until 12pm - Open House & Campus Tour.
Lexington Parks and Recreation holding meeting for park facility master plan
We are updating our 10 year Park Facility Master Plan and we need your input! Stop by the Robbins Recreation Center on Tuesday, October 11th from 5:30 - 6:30 to give your feedback and to help establish the vision for future park development in Lexington for the next 10 years.
Obituary: Alice Mae Nelson
Alice Mae Nelson was born June 24, 1957 in Chesterfield County, SC to Mary Hough Nelson, affectionately known as “Mae” and the late Clinton Nelson. She transitioned on Friday, September 30, 2022.
Callicutt named LCS Principal of the Year
CEES exceeded its 2022 growth expectations; further showcasing that Callicutt’s 22 years of service here at LCS and commitment to producing students destined to be leaders, collaborators, problem solvers, critical and innovative thinkers, and global citizens; is truly unwavering.
Officials provide update on fire at Brooker T's Cafe
After careful examination of the fire scene, along with relevant reports and interviews, the cause of the fire remains undetermined with investigations indicating accidental in nature.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Unidos: Inclusión para una nación más fuerte
Este es el tema del Mes de la Herencia Hispana de este año.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Unidos - Inclusion for a stronger nation
This is the theme for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month.
Novant Health is only 1 of 2 health systems in the nation to receive NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Plus
Following participation in an eight-month long pilot evaluation program, Novant Health has earned accreditation in the first cohort of the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) Health Equity Accreditation Plus program.
AG highlights local efforts to fight the opioid epidemic
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.