Tracy Leonard is a carpenter by trade but a farmer at heart. You could say it’s in his blood since he can trace back his family of Davidson County farmers to 1729.
All by Vikki Broughton Hodges
Changes underway at some Uptown Lexington businesses
Two uptown businesses relocating and expanding, while another has a new name and owner and one large anchor store has closed.
Market for collectibles spurs new businesses uptown
Collectors of diecast cars and trading card games can find what they’re looking for in uptown Lexington.
West Second Avenue in Lexington gains new businesses
A vitamin-and-supplement shop and a clothing boutique are among the newest small businesses on West Second Avenue in uptown Lexington.
Hospice volunteer celebrates 25 years of service
Longtime Hospice volunteer says her work is a blessing.
Family entertainment venue offers axe-throwing, cornhole, skating
Lexington has a new family entertainment venue.
Former Cafe 35 now Brooker T's, expands dinner hours
Brooker T’s Café offers mixed drinks and dinner hours
Lexington artisan market has new owner and adds vendors
Kickin’ Creations keeps focus on North Carolina artisans.
New restaurant owner and menu bring diversity to uptown Lexington
Uptown Lexington restaurant has new owner and menu
Bent Wrench Carts has new indoor showroom and shop
Business expands their operations.
Know Your Farmers: Cows are known by their names at Snider’s Dairy Farm
The motto for Snider’s Dairy Farm, “Where every animal is treated like a pet,” is fitting for this third-generation family farm that is part of the 2022 Davidson County Farm Tour, a community and education outreach event hosted by Davidson County Local Food Network.
Businesses relocate in uptown Lexington
Relocation activity picks up.
Parkway Plaza gains new anchor tenant as adjacent development continues
Discount retailer, Gabe’s, to become anchor tenant at Parkway Plaza
Jowers Furniture Market opens
Lexington gains new home furnishings store.
Road widening shutters some businesses while others plan relocation
Winston Road widening project results in closures and relocations.
Eat, drink and be lucky!
Try your “Luck in Lexington” during Uptown Lexington promotional event.
Women's History Month: St. Popperville in Thomasville offers kettle corn year-round
Thomasville shop offers wide variety of kettle corn flavors.
Women's History Month: Former clerk finds new home in career as Realtor
After 32 years with the City of Lexington, the last 27 as the municipal clerk, Tina Lanier retired a year ago but she recently launched a second career as a Realtor.
Goose and the Monkey opens restaurant within brewery
Goose and the Monkey celebrates second anniversary with the grand opening of a small casual restaurant within the brewery
Smiley’s Lexington BBQ to permanently close Saturday
An iconic Lexington barbecue restaurant will be permanently closing Saturday due to a N.C. Department of Transportation project to widen Winston Road.