Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, is slated to bring a larger turnout than past municipal elections. Early voting in Davidson County is on the rise according to the local Board of Elections. The early voting period began Oct.19 and will end Nov. 4.
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk - October 20, 2023
The latest from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Jammin' at the AMP and BBQ Festival goers will find sunny and pleasant temps
The 39th Barbecue Festival fun kicks off on Thursday with food, live music and great weather. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Davidson-Davie Trustees attend 2023 ACCT Leadership Congress
Tina Royal and Tonya Lanier, both trustees at Davidson-Davie Community College, recently attended the 2023 Association of Community College Trustees Leadership Congress in Las Vegas, from Oct. 9-12.
Festival and food organizers honor restaurant workers' impact
Throughout this week Davidson County will host two major food events that celebrate our Lexington style barbeque and the locally owned and operated restaurants that serve us daily.
Press Release: Davidson-Davie to host “Open Aquarium” event
Davidson Davie Community College to host Open Aquarium event from 4 pm to 7 pm on Oct. 27.
Press Release: Lexington man charged with exploitation of a minor
On Friday, October 20, 2023, Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, Internet crimes against children task force, arrested and charged Giancarlo Blandino, of Lexington, North Carolina, with 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
Bridgett’s Kitchen to open Tuesday in Lexington
Bridgett’s Kitchen, which has been operating as a takeout business for nearly six months, will open as a full-service, dine-in restaurant Tuesday, Oct. 24.
BBQ Fest Jammin' at the AMP to benefit Pastor's Pantry on Thursday
This year’s Barbecue Festival Pre-Pig Shindig Jammin' at the AMP Oct 26, 2023 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Breeden Amphitheater will benefit Pastor’s Pantry funded in part by United Way of Davidson County.
Addie's Column: YMCA helps youth with confidence and self-improvement
Addie Walser reflects on the importance of YMCA programming from a youth perspective.
This year marked the fortieth birthday of National Night Out with area law-enforcement and the local community gathering to commemorate the event by hosting four separate festivities at numerous parks in Lexington.
Are your taste buds ready? Fall is for foodies
Tastebuds ready? This week Davidson County will become a fierce foodie scene.
Press Release: Life Center Lunch & Learn
In honor of national family caregivers month and national Alzheimer’s disease month, The Life Center of Davidson County is hosting a FREE Lunch and Learn to empower family caregivers.
NAACP to host voting rally service, Sunday
The service will take place on Sunday, October 22nd at 2 pm at St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 100 E 1st Street, Lexington NC. The event is free and open to the general public.
Press Release: Update - New arrest made regarding social media threats against LSHS
The Lexington Police Department and Lexington City Schools continue to work together to investigate and respond to recent threats towards Lexington Senior High School and Lexington Middle School.
Jammin' at The AMP is set kick off the Barbecue Festival
A five year Barbecue Festival tradition is changing locations this year.
Annual Halloween Safe Alternative event to be held Oct. 31
Anything For Our Youth Group, and The American Legion – Banks & Miller Post #255 will host its annual Halloween Safe Alternative Event on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This free event is open to youth of all ages and their families.
Press Release: Boo Bash event brings magic to Uptown
Free: When: October 31
Time: Boo Bash 5:00pm-8:00pm | Boo Crawl until close
Where: Uptown Lexington
BBQ Wall of Fame adds five names
On Wednesday afternoon, October 18, under a bright, sunny sky, five names that are synonymous with Lexington barbecue were added to the Barbecue Wall of Fame.
Davidson-Davie Community College announces finalists in search for next president
The Board of Trustees of Davidson-Davie Community College has announced that three finalists have been selected in the search for the college’s next president.