After weeks of uncertainty tied to the government shutdown and USDA delays, there’s finally some good news for local families — SNAP/EBT Double Bucks are back at the Lexington Farmers Market.
CrossMovement Dance Presents: A Dazzling "Nutcracker" Experience
Step into a world of pure Christmas magic as CrossMovement Dance proudly presents its spectacular production of "The Nutcracker." This beloved holiday tradition is brought to life through dazzling dance, festive music, and heartwarming storytelling, transforming the historic Smith Civic Center stage into a shimmering, sugar-spun landscape. It is more than just a performance; it is a community celebration of the arts, light, and the enduring power of dreams.
A Veteran’s Lesson That Still Holds: Remembering Floyd Alexander Kerr Jr.
As part of Davidson Local’s Veterans Day reflections, Publisher Antionette Kerr shares a personal remembrance of her father, Floyd Alexander Kerr Jr., a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean War and helped build homes across Davidson County.
On the Field and In the Ranks: Honoring Coach Arnold Fowler, a Lexington Veteran
n the gridiron for the Yellow Jackets, Fowler was simply a tank. He was a player who didn't just participate; he consumed space and always played with his pads, a punishing force whose sheer physicality left an indelible mark on every down. Years after his time on the field, I had the privilege of being coached by Fowler in middle school, alongside the successful Dr. Horton, and it was there that the full impact of his military experience became apparent.
¡Prepárense! Advertencia de temperaturas extremas para esta noche en el condado de Davidson
El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional en Raleigh ha emitido una advertencia de temperaturas muy frías para toda la zona central de Carolina del Norte, incluido el condado de Davidson, que estará vigente desde las 8 p. m. del lunes hasta las 9 a. m. del martes.
Cybertips Help Task Force Make an Arrest of Alleged Crimes Against Children
In June 2025, members of the Invictus Task Force initiated an investigation related to multiple Cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. During the course of the investigation, Elijah Nathanael Beebe was identified as a suspect.
Wrap Up! Freeze Warning Tonight for Davidson County
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Freeze Warning for all of central North Carolina, including Davidson County, in effect from 8 p.m. Monday through 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Pastor Aaron Long: Life is a Journey
Pastor Aaron writes, “Baptism, altar calls and the like aren’t the end goal—they are the starting point of what it means to be a Christian.”
Palliative Care Month: Family’s Legacy of Compassion at Hospice of Davidson County
November Is Palliative Care Month
Column: When Country Comes to Town
We don’t just cover the stories here. We live them.
Foster Elves Bring Christmas Magic to Davidson County Children in Care
Community members who wish to sponsor a foster child’s Christmas wish list or donate to the program can contact Foster Elves of Davidson County at davidsoncountyfosterelves@gmail.com.
Columna: Cuando La Comunidad Se Convierte En Verbo
¡Acompáñenos en una noche llena de historia, comunidad y conexión!
Disfrute del documental de PBS American Coup: Wilmington 1898 y del Ebony Collective Holiday Market, que incluye una cena, un debate y la participación de varios artesanos locales, el jueves 13 de noviembre a las 5:30 p. m. en el Edward C. Smith Civic Center.
Condado de Davidson: Las Elecciones Locales presentan Rostros Nuevos y Conocidos
ELECCIONES MUNICIPALES DE 2025
Los Electores del Condado de Davidson Participan en las Elecciones Locales
Más información en La Junta Electoral del Condado de Davidson.
Davidson County Honors Operation Green Light
Shining a light on the service of veterans.
Charlie W. Bethea: How One Man’s Vision is Uplifting the Next Generation
Charlie W. Bethea has spent more than four decades leading, mentoring, and building organizations dedicated to manhood, scholarship, and community service. A 1983 graduate of Winston-Salem State University with a B.A. in Business Administration and Accounting, Bethea also completed BB&T Banking School at Wake Forest University and Leadership Winston-Salem.
Playoff Firepower: Davidson County Teams Ignite NCHSAA First Round
The high school football playoffs are officially underway for the 2025 season, and several Davidson County squads are set to light up the gridiron this Friday, November 7th. From perennial contenders to surging dark horses, the first round of the NCHSAA bracket promises intense action and showcases some of the region's top athletic talent.
John Hood to Keynote at Friends of the Library Annual Meeting
The Friends of the Lexington Library invite the public to their Annual Meeting this Sunday, November 9, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. at the Lexington Library Annex, 602 S. Main Street.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE at Davidson Correctional Center — Empowering Incarcerated Men to Become Entrepreneurs
Over the course of five weeks, 25 justice-impacted men will engage in intensive instruction, mentorship, and practical business development designed to equip them with the tools to build sustainable, self-sufficient futures.