Lexington Senior High School and Central Davidson High School opened their 2022 football season Friday night, under the lights.
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NDHS head football coach suspended
North Davidson High School’s head football coach, Brian Flynn, has been suspended by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association
Bicentennial Event: Learn more about secret stills and fast cars in NC
In less than two weeks we will be welcoming Dr. Daniel Pierce from UNC Asheville as he presents, How Secret Stills and Fast Cars Made North Carolina the Moonshine Capital of the World. This talk is a mix of prohibition history and NASCAR beginnings, and so, it’s only fitting to hold this event at Richard Childress Racing Museum.
Local expert advice: Keeping young athletes safe
Soon, kids will be back in school, and even before that, student-athletes will be back on the field and in the gym, training with their teammates. Dr. Colton Wood, a sports medicine provider at Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Lexington, discussed ways to keep young athletes safe and healthy throughout the season.
LCS to hold ribbon cutting for new LSHS field and track
The time for rebuilding Lexington pride, spearheading community innovation, and supporting economic development is now.
Lexington Thunderbirds win baseball championship
Congratulations to the Lexington Thunderbirds, who won the 10-12 Major League division in the joint Lexington and Thomasville Parks and Recreation Baseball League.
McLean is Golden: Longtime referee receives prestigious award from NCHSAA
When Elijah McLean, Jr. was issued a challenge after a basketball game in the early 1980s, he had no inkling accepting it would lead him down a life changing path; one that would include joy, commitment, dedication, learning, adapting, travels across North Carolina and thousands of miles accumulated on a basketball court.
LCS District AD Beverly resigns, issues statement to the community
Lexington City Schools District Athletic Director, Ronnie Beverly, has submitted his two week resignation to the system. When contacted by Davidson Local, Beverly shared he had prepared a statement regarding his upcoming departure.
A Photo Gallery: Turf is laid at LSHS' Philpott Memorial Stadium
Ever seen Astroturf being laid? If not, check out this video.
Liles, Reid excited about next steps, will play collegiate basketball
Two friends, who are more like brothers, are fully entrenched in preparing for the next chapter of their lives. Matthew Liles and Javien Reid, recent graduates of Lexington Senior High School, are headed to college in the fall.
Fireworks Friday at Finch Field
Get the family together and head out for an evening of baseball with the HiToms this Friday night, July 8th starting at 6:30pm.
Ann's Column: Memories from 1957
Last week, while I was reading a newspaper, a name caught my attention, a name that I hadn’t heard in 65 years.
Local Veterans: Honored with driver Austin Dillon and No. 3 Dow
The 2022 Dow Salutes Veterans Chevrolet highlights Dow’s Military Degree Equivalency (MDE) program, and the work of Team Rubicon. In addition to honoring U.S. Military veterans, RCR will recognize long-time partner Dow with a special logo on the hood of the No. 3 Dow Salutes Veterans Chevrolet in celebration of the Company’s 125th Anniversary.
Thomasville High receives national award
Thomasville High School is the recipient of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Safe Sports School award for its athletic program.
LSHS head football coach Brown resigns; Morman named interim
Mr. Charles Morman, Jr. has been named Interim Football coach at Lexington Senior High School.
LSHS Football Field and Track Groundbreaking Ceremony
You are cordially invited to document the LSHS Football Field and Track Groundbreaking Ceremony. The ceremony is open to the public on March 29th from 5:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held on March 30th at 5:30 p.m.
Davidson-Davie: Storm basketball subdued by South Suburban College
Congratulations to the team for making it to the National Championship game for the 2nd year in a row and bringing local pride and watch parties for local families. The sense of local pride goes on. We will see you next Storm season!
Storm Watch: Davidson-Davie advances to NJCAA championship game
The Storm took down #3 Sullivan County CC to advance to the National Championship game for the 2nd year in a row.
Hege takes the helm to lead North Davidson boy's basketball
Brian Hege will be the next boy’s basketball head coach at North Davidson High School. Hege will be moved over from the women’s program.