Nick's Old Fashion Burger ranks in top 100 of YELP restaurants
Nick’s impressive Yelp ranking is more than just a digital badge of honor—it’s a reflection of hard work, authenticity and a sense of pride for hometown folks.
Grace Episcopal Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Celebrates 72 Years
On the evening of March 4, 2025, the Men of Grace Episcopal Church will host the 72nd Anniversary Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in the church undercroft located on East 5th Avenue off South Main Street in Lexington.
National Weather Service issues weather alert, Wednesday
The storm's eventual path will influence the types and amounts of precipitation that occur.
Press Release: United Way of Davidson County awards grants to local nonprofits
The United Way of Davidson County Board of Directors met to hear recommendations provided by over 60 individual community members who participated as fund distribution volunteers. Twenty-four local nonprofits w were chosen to receive $863,410 in grants this year.
Press Release: Alleged sex offenders verified to register through Operation Safe
On January 30, 2025, Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division conducted a sex offender address verification compliance operation, dubbed Operation Safe.
Alleged offender of internet crimes depicting children arrested in Thomasville
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has arrested Gary Thomas Wallace of 1030 Ball Park Rd, Thomasville, NC. He is charged with six (6) counts of Second-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
Faith and Fellowship: The Winning Team
We may sometimes find ourselves in our own battles, perhaps those battles are our own Spiritual battles for our Souls.
Black History Trivia night at the museum offers fun and education
The trivia night will take place at the historic Davidson County Historical Museum on Feb.20th. Doors will open at 6:15 PM, and the trivia will commence at 6:30 PM
Local podcast talks about coping with big feelings
Podcaster Sarabeth Lewis shares about teaching her children how to manage her own feelings when she has big feeling of her own.
Hearts for Hospice showers patients with love
The HODC Volunteer Department has coordinated Hearts for Hospice for the last six years, and it has consistently expanded each time.+
Rosalyn Arnett: The difficult legacy of a mother's love
Like most stories, I will continue telling this one until I feel “less numb.”
NCSEAA offers scholarship opportunities
North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to help families afford private school tuition, expanding educational options for students across the state.
Court rules against Jefferson Griffin on challenge to more than 65,000 ballots
Almst 500 Davidson County voters will be impacted by this decision. Brandon Kingdollar covers both sides of the heated debate.
National Library Lovers Month is a call to action by all Americans who value freedom
Local author and guest columnist Barbara Presnell shares her love affair with local libraries
Press Release: Spotlight event to honor local dance legends
The occasion will take place at The Edward C. Smith Civic Center in Uptown Lexington, NC, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 7 pm. Dance performances will showcase the legacies of Suzy Sheets and Meredith Worley, emphasizing their years of commitment to teaching dance.
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County Commissioners question expenses of per pupil spending reports
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners want to know exactly how much money
the local government gives to the three school districts in the county.
Caught Doing Good: Jobe shares passion for art with youth across the state
Kendrick Jobe is on a mission to become the next Vincent van Gogh.
Residents withdraw opposition to Lexington's largest housing development
The Lexington City Council approved a conditional zoning request for a 130-acre housing complex off of Fairview Drive during its meeting on Monday. It is the largest housing development ever approved within the city limits.