The Davidson County Civitan Club honored nine local pastors and three spouses with the club’s 22nd Clergy Appreciation Observance. The event was held in the fellowship hall of Hedrick and Grove Reformed United Church of Christ on February 25.
Addie Walser honored for Youth in Leadership Award
Addie, a senior at Lexington Senior High School, accompanied by her proud parents, Joy and Vance Walser, has made significant strides in the field through her insightful storytelling on art, literature and culture.
Driver arrested after crashing U-Haul into biscuitville, causing gas leak
A serious crash occurred Wednesday morning when a U-Haul truck slammed into Biscuitville, causing a gas leak and temporarily shutting down a portion of Winston Road.
County Commissioners expand social worker positions
The Davidson County Commissioners approved adding six new social worker and related positions in the Department of Social Services in anticipation of an increase in case loads this year.
Davidson-Davie Community College seeks employers for Spring 2025 Job Fair
The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Brinkley Gym on the Davidson Campus, located at 297 DCC Road, Thomasville, NC.
Brookdale Lexington celebrates the 100th birthday of Mary Everhart
Please join us in wishing Mary Everhart a very happy 100th birthday. Her life is a testament to love, faith, and dedication, and we are honored to celebrate this extraordinary milestone with her.
Lexington Senior High School Girls’ Basketball Makes History
The Lexington Senior High School girls’ basketball team has achieved a historic milestone, securing their first-ever regular season conference championship and recently winning the conference tournament championship. This achievement is a testament to the team's dedication, hard work, and the unity they've built throughout the season.
MLK Art Exhibit celebrates youth with community partnerships
Anything For Our Youth Group Lexington proudly announces the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Art Exhibition artist reception, celebrating the creativity and talent of young artists in the community. The event will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Arts Theatre 202, located at 202 N. Main Street Lexington before the Justice & Journalism event.
A Davidson County man was charged by the Davidson County Sheriff's Office after a shooting incident on Leonard Rd
A Davidson County man was charged by the Davidson County Sheriff's Office after a shooting incident on Leonard Road.
Davidson County answers questions about 6.6 million in Opioid Funds spending
Davidson County Board of Health during its meeting on Tuesday that although many counties have spent a lot of their opioid settlement funding, Davidson County has not.
City of Lexington hosts inspiring Black History Month Celebration
The City of Lexington, NC Government proudly hosted its annual Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Charles England Elementary School.
A Journalist’s Dilemma: The good, the bad and the personal
This may sound cute, but calling yourself a journalist carries a level of responsibility that even a college degree cannot prepare you for.
Column: He’ll be coming around the mountain
As we trust in the mountain mover, Let us remember to make sure that our highest aim isn’t just moving the mountain, but the exaltation of the mountain mover.
Three arrested for alleged animal cruelty in Denton
Three people have been arrested and charged with felony animal abuse.
Piedmont Fresh: Cultivating community through local food
Every Thursday, orders can be picked up from one of several local businesses and community hubs, helping to strengthen ties between local food producers and the neighborhoods they serve.
Jeffrey Blount: Award-winning author and director to be featured at March book festival
Jeffrey Blount’s latest novel, Mr. Jimmy From Around the Way (Beaufort Books), has taken the literary world by storm, earning the 2024 National Indie Excellence Award for African American Fiction, the 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Award for African American Fiction, the 2024 NYC Big Book Award for General Fiction, and the 2024 American Book Fest Best Book Award for African American Fiction.
Davidson Caregiver Academy Announces 2025 Schedule
Davidson Caregiver Academy is proud to announce its 2025 quarterly lunch and learn series, providing education and support for local caregivers.
Questions raised as County Commissioners consider building a $65 million sport complex
There is currently $29 million budgeted in the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 CIP budget, which is funded through COVID-19 recovery funds and income from an upcoming property tax revaluation. This was for the first phase of the project, which would include grading and utilities to the site, and completion of several soccer and baseball fields.
39-year-old man killed in collision on Highway 85
Representatives from the City of Lexington said the victim, identified as Andrew Wynn, was on the overpass on Cotton Grove Road prior to the collision with the truck on the highway. Law enforcement believe it was an “intentional act” on part of the victim and the driver of the vehicle was charged with any violations.
Two local Feb 20th Black History Month Events are postponed
Black History Trivia and The Thomasville City Schools Events are postponed until a later date.