We’re starting to hear the word wellness frequently. But what does it mean? Well, Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines it as ‘the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal.’ The keyword here is actively.
Davidson County Sheriff's Office brings light to Child Sex Trafficking
“During the month of January you will hear a lot about Child Sex Trafficking, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office would like to bring to light some material developed by our friends at National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Below you will find information dealing with Child Sex Trafficking to help you better understand the issues we deal with today.”
Obituary: Lynn del Forn Mack
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Lynn del Forn Mack will take place on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 419 S Main St, Lexington, NC 27292. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Cancer Services of Davidson County (hIps://cancerservicesofdc.org), per Lynn’s last request.
Give Work a Chance: Take This Job and Love It
Rebuilding an industrial workforce in a post-industrial era will require a cultural movement and major shift in area values. To help facilitate this social transition, a new anthem was written
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk - January 13, 2023
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Update: Highway 109 fatal crash and safety measures
The fatal crash is not the first fatality on this stretch of road. Community members are calling for added safety measures.
MLK Holiday: The truth will prevail?
Extending prayers for hope, health and healing this week.
LOVE IS THE WAY: A personal reflection by Barbara Presnell
Columnist Barbara Presnell offers a personal reflection. Grace Episcopal Church will sponsor a community discussion of Bishop Michael Curry’s book, Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times, on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 7:00 in the Parish Hall. All are invited to participate in person or via Zoom.
Meadowview Presbyterian hosting blood drive
Meadowview Reformed Presbyterian Church is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, January 17 from 1pm-6pm.
Column: Feasting on finds from the Winter Farmers Market
Columnist Clarence Vernon Hargrave provides shopping and recipe advice from Lexington’s Winter Farmers Market.
MLK parade returns on Monday, Jan 16
The 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Parade will be held Monday, January 16, at 1 p.m. with a host of celebratory activities.
Distillery, event venue and arcade bar to open in Depot District
Depot District gaining steam as entertainment center
Scythian is coming to Lexington
Scythian began over 12 years ago as a bunch of college buddies playing Celtic music in the streets and has grown to be a headliner on the US Celtic Festival Circuit as well as a name in the Bluegrass/Americana Festival Circuit.
Employer strategies deemed to meet hiring needs
The 2022 MegaBoom Job Explosion and tight labor markets require employers to become more creative to recruit, develop and retain qualified talent to meet their hiring needs.
Give a kid a coat 36th annual campaign underway
For Davidson County, coats can be dropped off at A Cleaner World in Thomasville located at 801 Julian Ave, Thomasville, NC 27360.
Dunkin’ and Jersey Mike’s open with IHOP set for later this year
Plaza Parkway offerings expand with more on the horizon.
Farmers Market: Vendors Wanted
Calling all artisan crafters!!
Lexington City Manager Terra Greene announces retirement
At the January 9, 2023 meeting, City Manager Terra Greene delivered advance professional notice to Lexington City Council of her retirement intent later in 2023.
Give Work A Chance: Outlook for local jobs is bright for 2023
During the last 30 years, the state saw a mass exodus of manufacturing jobs in which over 300,000 jobs were eliminated due to offshoring of textiles, furniture and mass manufacturing. The middle-class jobs were decimated throughout North Carolina and specifically in Davidson County.
Businesses Invited: LSHS to host Career Fair
Lexington Senior High School is hosting a career fair and we would love to have you participate! The event will be Thursday, February 2 with a snow date of February 9th.