Christopher Dunn, North Carolina State University’s all-time leading scorer in football and North Davidson High School graduate, is a finalist for one of college football’s most prestigious awards,
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Anthony Bowens: Gators bring home second championship
Named after creatures of fierce strength and tenacity, the eight-year-old and up (8U) category of Lexington Gators brought home a second Central Carolina Youth Athletic League Championship (CCYALC) last Saturday.
Meet the STORM Basketball Team
Meet the 2022-23 STORM Basketball Team! The first home game of the season is this Saturday at 3 p.m. vs. Denmark Technical College.
Thanksgiving Day Early Bird 5K is back
The United Way of Davidson County and Davidson County Government are teaming up once again to host the eleventh annual Thanksgiving Day Early Bird 5K/3K on November 24th.
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.
LSHS graduate, Gilley, joins Storm basketball team
Maury “MG” Gilley has a new home.
It’s down the street from the dwelling where he was raised. It’s situated along a highway. And it’s in the process of getting some upgrades.
LSHS inducts five into the Hall of Fame
On Friday afternoon, October 7, Lexington Senior High School welcomed its newest members into the Hall of Fame.
OGHS is competing in the PlayVS High School Eastern Conference Esports League this Fall
The Oak Grove High School Grizzly Esports Team will be competing in the Eastern Conference Play VS Esports League for the Fall 2022 Season.
Sunday’s Brinkley Bash to kick off 2022-23 STORM basketball season
Brinkley Gym will be reverberating once again with the energy of STORM Basketball as the “Brinkley Bash” heralds the start of the 2022-23 season. The 5:00 p.m. event on Sunday, October 2 is free and open to the public.
Local football games move to Thursday due to Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian isn't expected to provide damaging impacts from the storm, but possible rain events on Friday and Saturday have caused several local high schools to move Varsity Football to Thursday night.
A photo gallery: Homecoming at LSHS
Jacket Pride was alive and loud all week at Lexington Senior High School as the school celebrated its homecoming.
West Davidson volleyball to host fundraiser for breast cancer research
West Davidson Volleyball Team will be hosting a Dig Pink ® match on October 4th to support the Side-Out Foundation. Dig Pink ® event t-shirts will be sold and other merchandise as well.
A Photo Gallery: JV Volleyball and Football
This week, Davidson Local attended a couple of junior varsity games on Thursday at Lexington Senior High School.
A Photo Gallery: Girls' Volleyball
This week, Davidson Local attended a couple of volleyball games around the county.
Lawson answers questions about Flynn suspension
Last week Davidson Local began contacting Davidson County Schools employees regarding the suspension of North Davidson High School head football coach, Brian Flynn. We’ve previously spoken with Mark Hayes, NDHS athletic director who directed us to speak with Lawson.
Owens and Minor golf tournament benefits United Way of Davidson County
Owens & Minor and United Way of Davidson County are teaming up once again to host their 2022 golf tournament on Friday, September 9th, at Lexington Golf Club, 200 Country Club Blvd, Lexington, North Carolina.
The tournament will be a four-person captain’s choice format. This year there will be morning and afternoon rounds starting at 8:45 am and 1:30 pm. Check-in for each round will be 30 minutes prior to the start. The cost is $75 per person or $300 per team. This price includes lunch, one mulligan per player per side, and one tee buster per player per round. If we see enough interest, we will add an afternoon round to avoid slow play. The deadline for registration is August 31.
DL Weekend Update: Stories behind the stories - 8/20/22
Here’s what’s been happening behind the stories this week…
A Photo Gallery: Lexington vs. Central Davidson
Lexington Senior High School and Central Davidson High School opened their 2022 football season Friday night, under the lights.
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.