A quorum of the City Council may be in attendance and may participate in the discussion, but only committee members may vote.
NDMS teams up with Pig City Books for book store for adults
The NDMS Book Fair for Grown-Ups with Pig City Books is open. You may stop by the media center December 5-8, 7:45-2:45 or shop from home using a digital catalog 20% of the book purchase price will go directly to the NDMS Media Center.
Local Sheriff: Concealed handgun permit scam
As with any suspicious text, we encourage you to NEVER click on any link or provide personal information. If you believe you have received a text message that is from a scammer, please report your message online at https://www.usa.gov/stop-scams-frauds.
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk - December 2, 2022
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Davidson County Airport Authority decreases number of members
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners has decreased the number of members on the Davidson County Airport Authority at the request of the organization.
Lexington Live Community Theatre announces production of White Christmas
Lexington Live Community Theatre is pleased to announce the production of White Christmas December 8th -11th.
Faith and Fellowship: The King is coming
People all over the World have heard the story of Jesus’s birth, A voice is calling, “ Clear the way for the Lord in the wilderness; make smooth in the desert a highway for King”. The Forerunner lived In the desert, He ate locusts and honey.
Novant Health: 2022 healthy holiday gifts for body and soul
Whether the goal is to surprise, delight or maybe even help someone live a slightly healthier life, there is a gift out there for that special someone this holiday season. Here are a few ideas to get the wheels turning.
Blanket drive and author signing to benefit House of Paws Dog Rescue
Authors Donna Girouard and Janice Boyles will be with us, along with the House of Paws Dog Rescue, for an author signing and blanket drive for foster dogs. Do you have some clean, used blankets that will help keep some puppers warm this winter? Bring them Saturday, Dec. 17 and meet the authors in person. Books will be available for purchase
DDAC announces board appointments
The Davidson-Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) announced it has appointed its inaugural board of directors, along with its approval as an incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit by the Internal Revenue Service.
DCS teacher receives NC Symphony Music Educator Award
Meredith Regan of Davidson County is the 2022 winner of the Jackson Parkhurst Award for Special Achievement, named for the Symphony’s former Director of Education.
Lexington Board of Education to meet in closed session Dec 6
The Board will enter into closed session in accordance with G.S 143-318.11 (a) (6) to discuss personnel matters, G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) for attorney-client privilege, and G.S. 143- 318.11(a)(1) to prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential pursuant to State or Federal law or not considered a public record within Chapter 132 of the N.C General Statutes.
Paxton Media Group acquiring The Dispatch
Paxton Media Group is acquiring six newspapers in North Carolina from Gannett Co., Inc. The titles include Lexington Dispatch, the Asheboro Courier-Tribune, the Burlington Times-News, the Kinston Free Press, the New Bern Sun Journal, and The Daily News of Jacksonville.
Choose NDHS graduate, NC State kicker for national award
Christopher Dunn, North Carolina State University’s all-time leading scorer in football and North Davidson High School graduate, is a finalist for one of college football’s most prestigious awards,
Free events to help you get into the Christmas spirit
With December only a day away, many businesses, churches and organizations have planned events to celebrate the Christmas season.
Opinion: Workforce Development - Transitioning athletes to techletes
It disappoints me to see all of those dreamers on American Idol say I sing because it's my passion and they will never make what they could make in advanced manufacturing careers nor the social impact. Pop culture doesn't celebrate these critical manufacturing job our society depends on.
Davidson Davie Apprenticeship Consortium names first board of directors
The Davidson-Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) announced it has appointed its inaugural board of directors, along with its approval as an incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit by the Internal Revenue Service.
Lexington Souvenir Shoppe now located uptown on the Square
Tammy Surratt Morris is hoping her third location of the Lexington Souvenir Shoppe is the charm. She reopened the business Oct. 15 at 7 N. Main St. in uptown Lexington on the Square next to Second Glance Consignment Boutique and Missions Pottery & More. The building housed Natural Lite Home for 20 years.
Lexington Choral Society welcomes 50th Anniversary Dec. 3
With a festive theme of Welcome to December, the Lexington Choral Society will celebrate its 50th season with traditional carols and a few new additions. "People can expect the usual quality of music that the choral society does," said business manager Melonie Rector. The former assistant conductor noted that a mix of approximately 40 former and current members perform on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. The runtime for the show is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. "We are glad to be back after COVID. We sang last year but we sang in masks. We’ve got a big group of people who have sung in the past who haven’t been singing for a couple of years."