EnergyUnited officials responded to an alarm that notified personnel of an equipment issue at its Pleasant Hill Substation in the Thomasville area early Tuesday morning.
Upcoming programs at WDPL
Check out what’s happening at West Davidson Public Library!
LFD investigates fire on Thomason Street
Friday afternoon Lexington Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire on Thomason Street.
Lexington Parks and Rec teams up for bridge building competition
Explore STEM programming and put your engineering skills up against others from around the Triad! Bridging the Triad is a FREE event, designed to get kids and adults interested and engaged through a bridge building contest.
Paying homage to the late Page Onorato - A local lifestyle legend
The first time one of my recipes was ever published was through an interview with Page and a feature in her column. That moment is still inspirational to me and one of the reasons I now have my own column sharing my recipes and lifestyle tips.
Lou Lou’s Seafood reopens after temporary closure
After damage to the restaurant at Christmas, Lou Lou’s Seafood has reopened with expanded hours and menu.
Give Work A Chance: Future Outlook
During the last 30 years, there’s been a mass exodus of manufacturing jobs where over 300,000 jobs were eliminated due to offshoring of textiles, furniture and mass manufacturing.
Mary Ann Terry celebrates 99th birthday
Happy Birthday Mrs. Terry!
Kassie's Column: The Art of Wellness
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