The City of Lexington, along with the Black History Committee and community partners, is excited to host the 2nd Annual Black History Celebration at City Hall on February 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm, located at 28 West Center Street.
Register today: Hospice to host 14th annual Golf Tournament April 13th
Hospice of Davidson County will host its 14th annual golf tournament on Thursday, April 13 at Sapona Country Club in Lexington. The four-person Captain’s Choice event encourages participants to organize their own team, but can also pair individual golfers.
Salvation Army of Davidson County Lunch and Learn Series
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:15 pm for lunch and an educational topic relative to that month and awareness.
Give Work A Chance: The Thorminator
To help Career Technical Education, CTE, students to get a better appreciation of engineering functions and to get more excited about tools, I created the Thorminator Challenge.
J. Smith Young YMCA: Heart to Heart
The J. Smith Young YMCA’s Heart to Heart Challenge will take place Feb 1- Feb 28th.
From a teen's perspective: My First Semester of College
Davidson Local’s first intern, Sidney Briggs, shares her thoughts about her first semester of college at Wellesley.
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk - January 27, 2023
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Novant Health raises minimum wage for all employees
Effective March 3, Novant Health will increase its current minimum wage from $15 per hour to $17 per hour. All eligible Davidson County employees will receive the raise.
DCPL celebrates 'Take Your Child to the Library Day'
Parents who bring their children to visit the various library locations on the appropriate day will be able to participate in a meet and greet with a character from children’s literature.
How can you support local restaurants?
Is your favorite local restaurant closed today? How can you support?
TCS will hold special called meeting
Confidential information will be discussed.
Joel's Thoughts: Loss of LSHS grad
In early November 2022, LSHS 1982 alum Alan Morris slipped and fell, sustaining a head injury. After two weeks in the hospital, he passed away.
Update: LPD investigates shooting
Earlier today, January 25, 2023, Shantae Mccauley, one of the shooting victims from the incident on January 22, died as a result of his injuries.
LCS Board of Education meeting change
The Lexington City Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting for the month of February on Monday, February 6.
Crooks Shoe Shop owner passes
Shawnna Gladney, granddaughter of Crooks Shoe Shop owner Tony Skeen, contacted Davidson Local in an effort to inform the community of Skeen’s passing.
Give Work a Chance: Learn more about Hollywood Bed
Learn more about the furniture manufacturer located in Lexington.
Lexington will host Black History Celebration
The City of Lexington, along with the Black History Committee and community partners, is excited to host the 2nd Annual Black History Celebration at City Hall on February 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm, located at 28 West Center Street.
Obituary: Harriet LaPage Sink Haynes Onorato
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 3pm on Wednesday, January 25th at Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington with The Rev. Edward T. Kelaher officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the Church. Inurnment will be in the Church Columbarium at a later date.
Social Action Committee honors students
Thirteen scholarships were given to students and four superlatives awards. Please find pictures attached. There was a 14th Scholarship, $500-Tillie Richbourg Memorial Scholarship Award given to Claudia Davis, a student at Winston-Salem State University, who assisted with the 2023 MLK Oratorical Contest.
LPD investigates shooting
On January 22, 2023, at 12:52 p.m., Lexington Police received a call of a shooting in the area of Winston Road at US 29-70.