As someone with Cambodian ancestry, I have great pride in our lengthy history and complex culture.
Need to drop off some books? The Friends of the Library will accept them
You can drop off books from 10am until 1pm on Saturday, July 29.
Cancer Services provides support to patients, survivors, caregivers
For information, visit Cancer Services of Davidson County (cancerservicesofdc.org). Cancer Services is a United Way of Davidson County agency.
Davidson County Animal Shelter is running an adoption special
You can adopt a cat or dog for $15 if you donate a bag of dog or cat food (bags must be unopened and in date.)
A Photo Gallery: Unveiling of historical marker at St. Stephen UMC
Occupying the oldest extant African-American sanctuary of any denomination in Lexington, St. Stephen UMC was added to the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places on August 6, 2021.
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk - July 21, 2023
The latest from Sen. Jarvis’ desk.
Davidson County Senior Centers receive National Accreditation
The Davidson County Senior Centers in Lexington and Thomasville were awarded accreditation from the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) on July 17.
Hospice of Davidson County named 2023 HOSPICE HONORS RECIPIENT
Once again, Hospice of Davidson County has been named a 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services,
Painted Piano Festival, Thomasville, North Carolina
Main Street in Downtown Thomasville, Friday, August 11 from 4-6 pm for the official debut of ten Painted Pianos.
Municipal elections filing period ends, 38 candidates file in five municipalities
Friday, at noon, marked the end of the filing period for November’s municipal elections.
Matthew Liles hosting 2nd annual basketball camp
Greensboro College player and Lexington Senior High School Alum Matthew Liles will have his 2nd Annual Matthew Liles Skills Camp on July 29 from 10am-12pm at the Lexington Senior High School gymnasium.
Give Work A Chance Job Fair Employer Profile: Greensboro Fire Department
Over the next several weeks, we will be publishing profiles on the employers who will be attending the job fair on August 24 from 4-7 p.m. at 599 Railroad St. at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington. Captain Kelly Giles, a 1988 Central Davidson High School graduate, wants to make sure Davidson County candidates are invited to apply for current and future options in neighboring Greensboro.
Lexington mayoral election will be contested, four candidates file on Wednesday
At the time publication, 30 Davidson County residents have filed for a multitude of offices.
Buncombe Baptist hosting clothing giveaway
Buncombe Baptist Church will be handing out clothes, for free, to anyone who attends their giveaway on Saturday, July 22.
Callicutt resigns as CEES Principal, takes job in Guilford County
On Tuesday, July 18, Guilford County Schools announced they’d hired Beth Callicutt as the new principal of Allen Jay Elementary effective September 1.
Additional names added to the ballots for November elections
The filing period ends Friday, July 21 at 12pm.
Obituary: Bennett Miller
Mr. Bennett Lewis Miller was born June 15, 1955 in Davidson County to the late Charles D. Miller, Sr. and Louise Gordon Miller.
Opinion: Local Cambodian community rallies for fair elections
People’s Party (CPP) towards both citizens and opposition politicians alike by going forward with the July 23 election that will not be free and fair due to the disqualification of the main opposition party (the Candlelight Party).
Ay Wey Mexican Kitchen + Tequila opens in Lexington
New Mexican restaurant in Lexington has large food and drink menus.
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk - July 14, 2023
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.