2022 has been a tough year for local barbecue restaurants.
Commissioners approve veterans: Operation Green Light
The mission is to show support for Veterans of all military conflicts, with a special emphasis on the Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as raise awareness about the challenges faced by many Veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist Veterans and their families.
Kassie's Column: Let's Talk About Friendships
Friends? How many of us have them?
Friends? Ones we can depend on?
Restaurant Week Features: JJ Mama’s seasoned with tough love and sweet soul
Davidson Local will feature local restaurants during Eat. Drink. Restaurant! Week. Our team will share their stories that highlight our dedicated restaurant workers. This week, we pay homage to staff and owners who work long hours to support and serve our culinary cravings.
Smoke and Oak takes home Small Business of the Year Award
In a relatively short period of time, they have grown to the point that they have almost 2500 members. Courtney and April had a vision that could see past the size of the city, and the already existing entertainment venues, and take a leap of faith that Lexington was ready for and would embrace this type of establishment.
Foodie Passport Feature: Lou Lou's Seafood
Support a local restaurant in collaboration with our friends at the Winston-Salem Journal and Eat. Drink Triad, Davidson Local is a proud Local Media Sponsor of the delicious week! October 24 - 30, 2022! Vote for your favorite dish. Go to any participating restaurant for a FREE Foodie Passport! Bring that passport along with a receipt for one or more local restaurants and get in FREE to the Foodie Passport Sampler Concert! Local restaurant workers get in FREE! Participating restaurants in Davidson County include: Sophie’s, Lou Lou’s Seafood, JJ Mama’s Soulfood and More, Goose and the Monkey, Pour Folks Provisions. Bull City Ciderworks, Humble Plate & Red Donut!!!
First United Methodist Church presents: The 38th Annual Mayme Weaver Preaching Mission “Connecting the Secular to the Sacred”
First United Methodist Church in Lexington presents: The 38th Annual Mayme Weaver Preaching Mission “Connecting the Secular to the Sacred” with The Reverend Doctor Arnetta E. Beverly
Faith and Fellowship: We Serve A God Of Second Chances
Sometimes we may fall short, but our God with his loving grace and mercy, can and will redeem and restore you.
Here is what you need to know about Eat.Drink.Restaurant Week
(The sampler and food are FREE to restaurant workers and anyone who goes to a participating local restaurant on Wednesday, October 26 from 6:30 to 10 p.m.)
Missing child in Thomasville NC
Missing 15 year old, last seen in the area of NC 109 North in Thomasville. First name Matthew, last seen Saturday evening between 7:30-7:45pm wearing a red hoodie over a suit. If found please contact Davidson County 911.
Donnie Roberts and Kay Gibson wed center stage at The Lexington Barbecue Festival
On Saturday morning, the Rev. Lee Jessup (left) officiated at the wedding of Kay Gibson and Donnie Roberts.
LCS Celebrates National School Bus Safety Week ( October 17 - 21, 2022)
LCS is pleased to announce, LTC (Ret) Gregory H. Sutton is the new Director of Transportation at Lexington City Schools.
Midway United Methodist Church Early Voting site is currently accessible
Due to a vehicular accident on Old US-52, the Midway United Methodist Church Early Voting was briefly inaccessible. Utility crews worked diligently to get the site functional, according to the board of elections.
City of Lexington announces changes to the leaf collection schedule
It is beginning to look and feel like fall, and that means leaf season! Leaf collection will begin for City of Lexington residents on Monday, Oct. 24.
Lexington Fire Department reveals new "Ladder 1"
If you’ve driven through the streets of Lexington within the past two weeks, you might’ve seen an unfamiliar sight. It’s a behemoth that weighs over 80,000 pounds, is nearly 50 feet long and bears a red, gold and gray color scheme.
Wilkerson sweeps Gold at Special Olympics
The groundbreaking Davidson County resident holds several statewide positions: Special Olympics Davidson County (SODC) Board Athlete Representative, Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Global Messenger, Special Olympics North Carolina Athlete Ambassador, North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run (NC LETR) Athlete Ambassador and a Unified Leadership Trainer for Special Olympic of NC. She wants to see as many athletes experience the sense of pride she has through the competition. “It makes me happy. I feel like I accomplished something.”
One-Stop Early Voting Dates, Times and Locations
Early Voting Begins: One-Stop Early Voting Dates, Times and Locations
The Lexington Barbecue Festival sand sculpture makes a mammoth return
There are numerous ways to entertain your entire family while attending The Lexington Barbecue Festival. From countless Artisans displaying their unique wares to headlining stage performances and of course the main lure, the legendary Lexington barbecue. One of my favorite attractions at The Lexington Barbecue Festival for over the past twenty years has been the custom sand sculpture which is always created on the lawn of the historic former Post Office at the corner of South Main Street and West Third Avenue.
Life Center to host 'Gathering of Caregivers'
Local caregivers are invited to a free “Gathering of Caregivers” lunch and learn on Friday, November 4th at 12:00 p.m.
Salute: Nominate a vet to be profiled
With November fast approaching, Davidson Local would like to shine the spotlight on local veterans during our series entitled ‘Salute.’