Garner has once again placed 4th in the race for three open school board seats. This mirrors her strong showing in the November 2024 election, where she also finished fourth out of 14 candidates—just 800 votes short of a win.
Despite not securing an elected seat, Board Chair Nick Jarvis noted that the community had effectively chosen Garner when she was appointed to fill Ashley Carroll’s vacant seat. Jarvis said, “I felt like the citizens picked her”
On Friday, May 2, 2025, Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office arrested James C. Burr, a registered sex offender for illegally being on child premises after completing an investigation. Burr is held in the Davidson County Detention Center, pending his court date in Lexington District Court, on May 29, 2025.
As spring hits its stride and Lexington’s streets come alive with color, Uptown is setting the stage for an afternoon where wine glasses clink, shop doors swing open, and music drifts through the air. On Saturday, May 17, the Uptown Wine Down returns, inviting locals and visitors alike to sip, stroll and explore all that the district has to offer.
Superintendent Dr. Nakia Hardy has been honored with the TIP Aspire Award, a prestigious recognition presented by The Innovation Project (TIP).
Dr. Meeks, the author of A Quilted Life: Reflections of a Sharecropper’s Daughter, will give a public talk on Friday evening, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. A book signing and reception will follow in the Parish Hall. The church is located on 419 South Main St. / Lexington, North Carolina 27292.
Today, we recommit to telling the truth even when it's hard. To mentoring young reporters even when resources are thin. And to showing up again and again for the community we serve.
At 4:30 p.m. on May 1st, the Lexington Police Department (LPD) officers responded to calls about multiple shots being fired repeatedly by a rifle in the area of E Third Street and Pine Street. Officers responded swiftly and a Shelter in Place was issued at 4:48 p.m. for the safety of residents in the area. It was determined that the shots were being fired from a residence on Pine Street.
Sunshine, superheroes, and community spirit lit up the evening as residents gathered for the Party in the Park of the year.
Speedway at 19 Cotton Grove Road in Lexington paid $405 after failing two inspections in 2024. An inspection in April 2024 found an error rate of 16% for eight overcharges on a 50-item lot. A follow-up inspection in June 2024 found an error rate of 3% for three overcharges on a 100-item lot, resulting in the $405 fine. The store passed inspection in August 2024. The store paid the fine in March.
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.
