Projects should focus on investments in the building blocks of economic growth, and must address job creation and economic investment, agriculture, and/or workforce preparedness.
News Brief: LFD installs free smoke alarms
The Lexington Fire Department teamed up with the American Red Cross for Smoke Alarm Saturday
Celebrate Summer at Arts Theater 202
Employers Give Work A Chance by hiring new talent
For companies who need more skilled techs and talented workers, join us August 24th from 4pm-7pm at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington for the GIVE WORK A CHANCE JOB FAIR.
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.
Davidson County Local Food Network connects consumers with local foods and farms through Piedmont Fresh
Last October, in a testament to their commitment, five farms and food businesses partnered with the Davidson County Local Food Network to launch the Piedmont Fresh food hub program, an online farmers market that empowers consumers to conveniently access local foods.
Find The Lexington Farmers Market throughout the week!
Lexington Farmers Market offering a variety of options to shop local. In a continued effort to make fresh foods more accessible, the Lexington Farmers Market will host multiple markets throughout the week during the Spring and Summer.
Davidson Duck Derby to Benefit The Arc
The Annual Davidson Duck Derby to support programs benefiting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be held at Lexington Aquatic Park (207 Forest Rose Dr.) June 3rd at 10am.
Kassie's Column: A Mother's Guidance
Yes, we just celebrated Mother’s Day but mothers are always worthy to be celebrated, right?!
It’s “All Together Now,” for Summer Reading at the Davidson County Public Libraries
The Davidson County Public Libraries Summer Reading Program for the year 2023 is themed, “All Together Now.” This theme highlights the values of kindness, friendship, and unity.
Community groups turning 'pain into purpose'
Several community groups impacted by Gun Violence are coming together to support gun violence survivors and prevention initiatives.
Give Work A Chance: Job Fair Tips
To help candidates succeed at the upcoming Give Work A Chance Job Fair on August 24 from4-7pm, enclosed are some common mistakes for candidates to avoid.
Barbara Presnell: In France, every day is Memorial Day
God bless us all, the heroes and the forgotten, the ancestors and the aggressors, the children then and now, the historians and the clueless
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.
The Salvation Army serves up smiles on National Donut Day June 2
Held annually on the first Friday in June, National Donut Day is a sweet time to celebrate America’s heroes. The holiday was originally established to honor The Salvation Army’s service to soldiers during World War I.
Job Coach Joel's Column: Lest We Forget
As we pause to pay homage to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives in service to our country for Memorial Day, let’s also look at the skills that we cannot forget and need to revive that propel this country to thrive forward.
AK's column: Lessons learned from Tina Turner
A tribute from a small-town girl to the late Tina Turner.
DSS hosting job fair
The Davidson County Department of Social Services will host a job fair on Thursday, June 1 at the Governmental Building located at 913 Greensboro St., Lexington.
Local Events: Goose and Monkey's Spring Pop Up Market
Goose and Monkey Brew House of Lexington is celebrating local entrepreneurs and artisans with their Spring Market Pop Up.
Lifestyles: Give them kale
Lifestyles Columnist Clarence Vernon Hargrave says, “kale is all the rage!”