On Thursday afternoon, July 6, surveyors from Richard Grubb and Associates were in town to conduct fieldwork on the slave burial site at the Lexington City Cemetery which is approximately 3,800 square feet.
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Municipal elections filing period begins Friday, July 7
The filing period will conclude on Friday, July 21 at noon.
Public Notice: Lexington to finalize boundaries for new "social district"
The City of Lexington is looking to adopt new law that allows alcoholic beverages outside in certain areas.
Budget: Thomasville City Council meeting moved to June 20th
The Thomasville Council Meeting is on TUESDAY, June 20th because of the holiday on Monday. Also, the meeting will be held in the new Council chambers at 20 Stadium Drive
Charles McNeair advocates address city's resolution, continues fight for clemency
Wanda Cox issued a statement to Davidson Local on behalf of the Advocates for Charles McNeair after the Lexington City Council voted unanimously during closed session Monday evening to issue a resolution of support for the release of Charles McNeair.
Public Notice: Davidson County Schools special called meeting
Please use the link below to view the Davidson County Schools Called Board of Education Meeting agenda for Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
Community gathers to end gun violence
Local community gathers to focus on ending gun violence.
City of Lexington to hold public hearing on proposed budget
A public hearing has been scheduled to be held on June 12, 2023 at 6 pm.
Lexington officials move forward with hiring city manager, respond to community concerns
Greene shared a statement on May 26 regarding her intent to support the transition.
Lexington Fire Department to Bolster Fire Prevention efforts with FM Global Grant
Through its Fire Prevention Grant Program, FM Global awards grants to fire departments—as well as national, state, regional, local and community organizations worldwide—that best demonstrate a need for funding, where dollars can have the most demonstrable impact on preventing fire or mitigating the damage it can quickly cause
Dustin Carter becomes chief of Thomasville Police Department
Interim Chief, Dustin Carter was selected as the next Chief of Police for the Thomasville Police Department
Modified sanitation schedule in Thomasville during holiday week
The City of Thomasville will have a modified garbage and recycling schedule the week of Memorial Day.
Lexington Police Arrest Shooting Suspect
This incident is currently an open investigation. Anyone with information about this case, please call the Lexington Police Department at (336) 243-3302 or Lexington Area Crime Stoppers at (336) 243-2400.
Police arrest suspects in armed robbery at Lexington Family Pharmacy
On Tuesday, May 9, Lexington Police Officers responded to a suspected armed robbery attempt at Lexington Family Pharmacy on East Center Street.
Lexington City Schools Career and Technical Fair
On May 16, 2023, LCS is proud to announce its first Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career Fair, at Davidson Davie Community College Rittling Center, for graduating seniors and parents/community members.
Lexington mayor, council and school board seats on November ballot
The City of Lexington’s Municipal Election is Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Board of health retains control of public health matters, tensions rise during commissioners meeting
If you stepped off the elevator Monday, April 24, on the fourth floor of the Davidson County Governmental Building, after 6pm, there was an immediate sense that something major was brewing.
Preview: City of Lexington Annual Budget Work Session April 27th
The City of Lexington will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2023-24 Budget in the CUE Conference Room on April 27th at 1:00 PM at City Hall on 28 West Center Street Lexington
Health Department Director rescinds resignation
During the April 6, 2023 Davidson County Board of Health meeting the board unanimously voted to reject the resignation tendered on March 31, 2023.
County commissioners vote against assuming direct control of the board of health
After a public hearing, which lasted over four hours, the county commissioners made their decision.