Davidson-Davie Community College celebrated its Fifth Annual Day of Service on March 10 with more than 200 employees lending a hand in a variety of projects around the community.
reGLAM Pop-Up Shop Helps Girls Prepare for Prom on a Budget
A new pop-up shopping event in Lexington is giving local girls the chance to find the perfect prom look without breaking the bank.
Residents Pack Commissioners Meeting Over Davidson County Property Revaluation Shock
According to the Davidson County Tax Assessor’s office, the overall purpose of a reappraisal is to achieve uniformity and fairness of property tax for all property owners.
Lexington Utilities announces planned maintenance, water outage
Work will begin at 7 pm, and is expected to be completed at approximately 1 am on Wednesday, March 11.
Mt. Tabor United Church of Christ Welcomes New Pastor, installation service March 29th
Rev. Smith will be officially installed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Tabor UCC, 1002 East Holly Grove Road, Lexington, NC 27292. Refreshments will be served following the program.
Rev. Aaron Long: Who Is Our Neighbor?
So who is your neighbor?
Elliotts return home safely after being trapped in Jerusalem during Middle East conflict
Commissioner Chris Elliott and his daughter, Riley Elliott, a senior at Central Davidson High School and an intern with Davidson Local, landed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport after Friday night after being stranded in Jerusalem during the rapidly evolving conflict in the Middle East.
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Announces 2026 Junior Sheriff’s Academy for Local Students
The program will run July 13 through July 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at various locations throughout the county.
Living Joyfully: Bethany Church of Lexington to Host Living Joyfully Women’s Retreat
The Women’s Retreat titled Living Joyfully will take place on Saturday, March 14th
Press Release: Hospice of Davidson County to Host Annual Golf Tournament
The tournament will feature a four-person, no-handicap Captain’s Choice format with morning and afternoon flights. Shotgun starts are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Davidson County Civitan Club Again Honors Local Clergy
The Davidson County Civitan Club honored seven local pastors and two spouses during the club’s 23rd Clergy Appreciation Observance.
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Help Identifying Suspects in Southmont Theft
Investigators say surveillance footage captured images of two individuals during the theft. Authorities are now asking the public to help identify the men seen in the footage.
Sportsplex debate loomed over Davidson County GOP commissioner primary
Two incumbents, including current Davidson County Board of Commissioners Chair Karen Watford and Commissioner Steve Shell, lost their seats in the primary, according to unofficial results.
Museum offers wealth of Wallburg history
George W. Wall Historic House and Museum is located at 8801 N. N.C. Highway 109 in Winston-Salem. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
County braces for high call volume as property tax revaluation notices are mailed
Approximately 98,000 notices are in the process of being printed and mailed across Davidson County
State reports crime in schools down in Lexington and Thomasville, rise in Davidson County
Earlier this month, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released its annual report on criminal offenses reported by school districts across the state. These offenses range from violent crimes such as assault with a deadly weapon, sexual assault or deaths to non-violent crimes including possession of a controlled substance, possession of a weapon or a bomb threat.
Twenty Years of Strength: NAACP Mother of the Year Program Honors Local Women
For more than 20 years, the NAACP has been in awe of the Mothers who have stepped forward and volunteered their time and energy to make this program a success.
Editorial: Should local newsrooms publish local opinion pieces and op-eds?
Last week we made a little fuss with an op-ed we ran from a local politician.
10 Tips for Primary Election Day Voters: 2026 Edition
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, the final opportunity for registered voters to cast a ballot in this election.
Lexington firefighter involved in fatal shooting dies
A Lexington firefighter involved in the deadly shooting of his estranged wife, who was a Lexington police officer, has died.