The first Thursday of May, which is set aside as a National Day of Prayer, is this week. This year the theme is The 2025 theme for the National Day of Prayer is hope – more specifically, “Pour out to the God of hope and be filled,” which is a reference to a Bible verse found in Romans.
Divert’s groundbreaking comes at a time when Lexington is experiencing an economic boom with diverse companies opening facilities in the area.
The Lexington Farmers Market provides a whole new way to make your weekend a little better! From delightful artisanal goods like hand-crafted wares to delectable baked goods, the Farmer’s Market offers a little something for everyone. Every Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm, the Lexington Farmers Summer Market is waiting for you to explore at 129 S. Railroad Street.
The Village Home & Garden Club, a long-standing community group based in North Davidson County, will hold its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will take place in the parking lot of the North Davidson Veterinary Hospital, located at 5042 Old U.S. Highway 52 in the Welcome community.
At the April 28th meeting, Lexington City Council Member John Burke presented a proclamation to Pamela "Kelly" McAfee, President of the North Carolina Democratic Party Disability Issues Caucus. Pamela's story is one of resilience and strength as she lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a group of disorders that affect connective tissues supporting the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls.
The Lexington Flying Pigs are excited to announce the addition of Chris Elliott as the organization’s official Team Chaplain for the 2025 season.
Davidson Davie Apprenticeship Consortium announced today SBA Home North Carolina has joined the organization, growing the membership to nine companies.
Event Info: Saturday, April 27, 2025
1:00 PM Corner of Hinkle Ln and Old Hwy 52, Welcome, NC Contact: 336-313-1913
Narcan and educational materials are available on-site
Davidson Local intern Riley Eliott and Edwin McCain celebrate FOX’s The Masked Singer.
Police Chief Robby Rummage and Lexington Police Department (LPD) leadership will be hosting four community meetings throughout the month of May. The meetings will take place at various locations throughout Lexington.
La sucursal de Lexington de la NAACP está organizando una Feria de Recursos de Vivienda el 26 de abril de 2025, de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. en la Escuela Primaria Charles England (111 Cornelia Street, Lexington, NC 27292). El evento está diseñado para proporcionar a los residentes del condado de Davidson orientación sobre la compra de vivienda, los derechos del inquilinos y las protecciones legales relacionadas con la vivienda.
The heart of downtown Thomasville is getting ready to come alive with music, color, and creativity as the Painted Piano Festival returns on Friday, May 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. This annual celebration transforms the streets into a vibrant stage where music meets art—and everyone’s invited.
The Yadkin Riverkeeper, a local nonprofit working to protect the Yadkin Pee Dee River basin, has been stepping up its efforts this Earth Month.
The event raised over $20,000 for patients with serious illness and individuals seeking grief and bereavement counseling.
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office at Triad Carports, and Jesse Allen Black was arrested and charged with 25 counts of felonious obtaining property by false pretences. Anyone who has information related to this investigation or who may be a victim of Triad Carports and Metal Structures, Inc., please contact Lieutenant C. Goforth with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at (336) 242-2123.
A free Community Health and Wellness Retreat is planned for Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Bull City Ciderworks located at 599 South Railroad Street in Lexington, N.C.This event is open to the public, offering a day full of wellness activities, fun and community connections for the entire family.
State Senator Steve Jarvis of North Carolina's 30th District, representing Davidson and Davie counties, regularly shares updates on legislative activities and community news. To receive his full newsletter, you can visit his official biography page on the North Carolina General Assembly website at and subscribe for email updates.
Brian Coe was arrested on March 15, 2025 and taken to the Davidson County Magistrate’s Office and is scheduled to appear in court May 13, 2025.
