The long-standing early-childhood programs operated by Salisbury Rowan Community Action that serve Davidson County have been forced to close their doors as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Yellow Jackets Sting Their Way Into Playoffs, Ready to Buzz at Home Against West Stanley
The air in Lexington is electric, charged with the palpable excitement of high school football playoffs! The Lexington Yellow Jackets have officially punched their ticket, clinching a coveted playoff berth, and the best part? Their first-round game will be played right here at home. Their initial opponent will be West Stanley High School of Stanley County, and if Head Coach Charles Morman's enthusiasm is any indication, the Yellow Jackets are more than ready to defend their hive.
Vote: Municipal Elections Wrap up Tuesday, Nov. 4th
Vote: Municipal Elections Wrap up Tuesday, Nov. 4th
Op-Ed: Matt Welborn
Op-Ed: Matt Welborn Political Candidate for Ward 3.
Pastor Aaron Long: Two Simple Rules
Pastor Aaron writes: Christianity isn’t complicated, people make it so, but it isn’t. There are just two simple rules and if you get them right you got the rest of this. Jesus says everything comes down to loving the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind, with all your strength and to love your neighbor as yourself.
Column: When Community Becomes a Verb
Join us for an evening of history, community, and connection!
Experience the PBS documentary American Coup: Wilmington 1898 and the Ebony Collective Holiday Market — featuring dinner, discussion, and local artisans — on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center.
The Courage to Break Ranks: Chris Elliott’s Exit Leaves a Void in Local Leadership
Commissioner Chris Elliott has announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his current term.
Early Voting Ends Saturday: Reasons to Vote Today in Davidson County’s Municipal Election
Election Day is here, and Davidson County voters have one more chance to make their voices heard in the 2025 municipal races. Polls are open until 7:30 p.m., and while municipal elections often draw smaller crowds, their impact on everyday life is anything but small.
A proud native of Lexington, North Carolina, Perez laid the foundation for his discipline and drive on the gridiron. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1998, a high-school career that paved the way for him to play football at Methodist College in Fayetteville. But while sports provided the initial stage, a different kind of performance called him to the microphone. For the past nine years, Perez has become a fixture in the comedy world, evolving into a polished, nationally recognized comedian.
Where Faith Meets Community: Pastor Aaron Long’s Sunday Columns
Column: When Faith Picks Up the Call
Lexington Book Festival: Meet Lexington Book Festival author Jaki Shelton Green
Jaki Shelton Green is currently the ninth Poet Laureate of North Carolina. In 2022, she was recognized by the Forbes Magazine 50 Over 50 Lifestyle List, 2021 UNC Chapel Hill Frank B. Hanes Writer in Residence, 2019 Academy of American Poet Laureate Fellow, 2019 NC Humanities Council Caldwell Award, 2014 NC Literary Hall of Fame Inductee, 2009 NC Piedmont Laureate appointment, and 2003 recipient of the NC Award for Literature. She recently retired from teaching Documentary Poetry at the Duke University Center for Documentary Studies.
Los Bancos de Comida Ven Un Aumento en la Demanda Debido a la Suspensión de los Beneficios del SNAP Durante el Cierre Federal
Los bancos de comida de todo el condado de Davidson esperan ver un aumento en el número de personas que acuden a ellos después de que se suspendieran temporalmente los beneficios del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) por el cierre del gobierno federal.
Lexington Adopts Ordinances on People Who are Unhoused and Impoverished
According to the Lexington Police Department, officers are continually responding to complaints from the public about people sleeping on public property and creating a nuisance while soliciting money.
Food Pantries See Rising Demand as SNAP Benefits Halted During Federal Shutdown
Food pantries across Davidson County expect a surge in visitors following the temporary suspension of SNAP benefits caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Lexington Becomes the First U.S. City to Adopt Cambodian Proclamation
The proclamation by the City of Lexington recognizes Cambodian American residents in North Carolina, many who are survivors of the Kamer Rouge genocide and refugees who resettled in this state “in search of freedom and safety...while continuing to advocate for peace, democracy and human rights in Cambodia
Davidson County Senior Services Annual Veterans Luncheon
The Annual Veterans’ Luncheon will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 7 at the DDCC Mary E. Rittling Conference Center located at 297 Community College Road in Thomasville.
Column: Most important national stories are, at their essence, local stories first
It was a young Bob Woodward working for the Metro (local news) section of the Washington Post who helped break open the Watergate investigation that led to the downfall of Richard Nixon.
Faith Column: Boasting Only in Jesus
Galatians 6:11-18 is an interesting passage to read considering our modern situation. It deals with the problem of leadership we see in the modern church where we have everybody and their brother wanting to lead and no one wanting to follow.
Lexington Fire Department Investigates a Structure Fire
Lexington Fire Department investigates.