The Davidson County Public Libraries Summer Reading Program for the year 2023 is themed, “All Together Now.” This theme highlights the values of kindness, friendship, and unity.
Community groups turning 'pain into purpose'
Several community groups impacted by Gun Violence are coming together to support gun violence survivors and prevention initiatives.
Give Work A Chance: Job Fair Tips
To help candidates succeed at the upcoming Give Work A Chance Job Fair on August 24 from4-7pm, enclosed are some common mistakes for candidates to avoid.
Barbara Presnell: In France, every day is Memorial Day
God bless us all, the heroes and the forgotten, the ancestors and the aggressors, the children then and now, the historians and the clueless
Lexington officials move forward with hiring city manager, respond to community concerns
Greene shared a statement on May 26 regarding her intent to support the transition.
The Salvation Army serves up smiles on National Donut Day June 2
Held annually on the first Friday in June, National Donut Day is a sweet time to celebrate America’s heroes. The holiday was originally established to honor The Salvation Army’s service to soldiers during World War I.
Job Coach Joel's Column: Lest We Forget
As we pause to pay homage to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives in service to our country for Memorial Day, let’s also look at the skills that we cannot forget and need to revive that propel this country to thrive forward.
AK's column: Lessons learned from Tina Turner
A tribute from a small-town girl to the late Tina Turner.
DSS hosting job fair
The Davidson County Department of Social Services will host a job fair on Thursday, June 1 at the Governmental Building located at 913 Greensboro St., Lexington.
Local Events: Goose and Monkey's Spring Pop Up Market
Goose and Monkey Brew House of Lexington is celebrating local entrepreneurs and artisans with their Spring Market Pop Up.
Lifestyles: Give them kale
Lifestyles Columnist Clarence Vernon Hargrave says, “kale is all the rage!”
Thomasville Memorial Weekend activities
This year the parade is to be held in the Historic District of Thomasville, with the main celebration, the parade, occurring on May 29th starting at 9am. It is to start in downtown Thomasville and end at the Cushwa stadium. But that is only the tip of the iceberg of events to come.
Lexington Farmers Market celebrates opening of Parkway Plaza location
The new location is housed between Dollar Tree and Planet Fitness. It will be open on Tuesdays from 5pm-8pm.
Laura Bush Foundation provides library grant to Southwest Global Academy
Southwest Elementary Global Academy was one of 300 schools from 36 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1.5 million in library grants this year.
Lexington Fire Department to Bolster Fire Prevention efforts with FM Global Grant
Through its Fire Prevention Grant Program, FM Global awards grants to fire departments—as well as national, state, regional, local and community organizations worldwide—that best demonstrate a need for funding, where dollars can have the most demonstrable impact on preventing fire or mitigating the damage it can quickly cause
Salvation Army of Davidson County recipient of Postal Food Drive
On Saturday, May 13th The National Association of Letter Carriers held their annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The Salvation Army of Davidson County was contacted earlier that week by the Lexington Post Office and notified that the food drive collection would be designated to their food pantry this year.
Free concert at the city’s Historic Finch Field
The Thomasville Tourism Commission is hosting a free concert at the City’s Historic Finch Field on Friday May 26th . The “Red, White, and Nu-Blu” event will feature country/bluegrass band Nu-Blu playing from 4pm – 6:pm. The first pitch of the HiToms will be thrown at 6:30 and the game will end with festive fireworks!
Lexington Farmers Market launches new site at Lexington Parkway Plaza
Beginning Tuesday, May 23, Lexington Parkway Plaza visitors will be able to shop for fresh, local produce, meats and artisan goods on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The farmers market will be located between Planet Fitness and Dollar Tree.
Hospice: Art Call
For more information on how to apply, please visit: www.hospiceofdavidson.org/art
Banks-Miller Post 255 raising funds to renovate building built in early 1950s
The Banks-Miller American Legion Post 255 is a staple in the Black community. Often referred to as “The Hut,” the location has served as the setting for meetings, weddings, family reunions, birthday parties, service projects and concerts.