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Lamp Post Florist to celebrate golden anniversary
A staple in our community will celebrate it’s 50th Anniversary this weekend.
Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium open house Nov. 14
The open house will provide information on an apprenticeship through DDAC and its eight member companies.
DDAC adds Owens & Minor, Cascade Die Casting to its membership
The Davidson-Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) has added two companies, Owens & Minor and Cascade Die Casting, increasing its membership to eight companies.
Smoke and Oak takes home Small Business of the Year Award
In a relatively short period of time, they have grown to the point that they have almost 2500 members. Courtney and April had a vision that could see past the size of the city, and the already existing entertainment venues, and take a leap of faith that Lexington was ready for and would embrace this type of establishment.
Foodie Passport Feature: Lou Lou's Seafood
Support a local restaurant in collaboration with our friends at the Winston-Salem Journal and Eat. Drink Triad, Davidson Local is a proud Local Media Sponsor of the delicious week! October 24 - 30, 2022! Vote for your favorite dish. Go to any participating restaurant for a FREE Foodie Passport! Bring that passport along with a receipt for one or more local restaurants and get in FREE to the Foodie Passport Sampler Concert! Local restaurant workers get in FREE! Participating restaurants in Davidson County include: Sophie’s, Lou Lou’s Seafood, JJ Mama’s Soulfood and More, Goose and the Monkey, Pour Folks Provisions. Bull City Ciderworks, Humble Plate & Red Donut!!!
Young entrepreneurs launch jewelry business
What do you do when you’re young, share the love for a mutual hobby with friends and have a desire to make a difference? Well, you start a business, of course, which is exactly what a few local girls decided to do earlier this year.
In Thomasville, Tres Amigos opens and Cross Ties has new owner
Chair City gains new restaurant while another restaurant changes ownership.
Anything For Our Youth Group to host Halloween Party
The annual Halloween Safe Alternative Youth Party festivities is hosted by Anything For Our Youth Group & American Legion Post #255 (Lexington, NC). This event is intended to provide a safe environment for youth, as well as parents who want their kids to dress up and enjoy Halloween, trick or treating, with safety in mind.
GMBH claims silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival
Goose and the Monkey Brewhouse won a silver medal at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition.
Hill Group partners to support STORM athletics
With STORM women’s volleyball looking back on a successful fall season, and STORM men’s basketball prepping to hit the court in November, a new partner is showing his support for Davidson-Davie’s athletics program.
Uncorked provides tours of local wineries and more
When visiting local wineries, leave the driving to Uncorked.
Davidson-Davie Community College to host open house and campus tour
Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 9am until 12pm - Open House & Campus Tour.
Farm Fest organizers: Come rain or shine
Lexington Farmers Market organizers are set to host the first annual Farm Fest benefiting local farmers. Rain or shine, admission is free for this family-friendly event on Saturday, October 1st from 4 to 10 p.m. at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington.
Update: Fire at Brooker T's under investigation
A fire that begin shortly before 3pm on Tuesday afternoon at Brooker T’s Cafe on Main St. in Uptown Lexington has been extinguished. The cause of the fire hasn’t been determined.
Breaking News: Brooker T's Cafe catches fire, no reported injuries
A fire at Brooker T’s Café on Main St. has created detours in Uptown Lexington. From what Davidson Local has been able to gather from sources including Lexington Mayor Jason Hayes and the Lexington Police Department, a call came into 911 shortly before 3:00pm about a fire at the restaurant.
NC State Fair: Local farms featured during Farm Family Days
The N.C. State Fair is honoring farm families again this year through the Farm Family of the Day program. The program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Company, saw great success last year.
State and local leaders to celebrate $25 Million grant award for Lexington train stop
US Congressman Ted Budd and USDOT Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose Arriving to Award BUILD Grant for Lexington Train Station. Comments at Noon on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Fryes Creek Family Farm opens
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce participated in a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on 9/16/2022 for Fryes Creek Family Farm.