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In his weekly newsletter the State Senator is urging residents to speak up—and so am I. If you’ve had a frustrating (or just plain baffling) experience at the DMV, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with the Governor’s Office and the NC Department of Transportation, which oversees the DMV. Your stories matter. They’re not just complaints—they’re roadmaps for reform.

Let’s be honest—biblical dramas usually fall into two camps: reverent to the point of boredom or spicy enough to offend every Sunday school teacher from here to Galilee. Netflix’s House of David manages to split the difference, delivering a dramatized take on one of the Bible’s most fascinating figures—David, the shepherd boy, outcast, turned king, poet, warrior, scandal magnet, and all-around ancient rock star.

Amari King’s column unpacks the often-overlooked bias of ageism—discrimination based on age—and how it infiltrates our society, relationships, and self-worth. From the way children are silenced by adults to how older individuals are dismissed once they’re seen as past their “prime,” ageism is exposed as a deeply rooted hierarchy that punishes people for not being in the so-called ideal age range.

Let’s get roasted! By Joel Leonard

Property owners and managers are invited to a free networking and information-sharing event at the Robbins Recreation Center on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

LEXINGTON, N.C. – The American Children’s Home is proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025, marking a century of service to vulnerable children across North Carolina. Founded in 1925 by the Junior Order of United American Mechanics to care for the orphans of its members, the Home has since grown into a comprehensive care provider offering residential services, foster care support, a child development center and more.

The event also provided an opportunity to honor those with years of service to the district and celebrate the retirements of those who have dedicated much of their careers to nurturing future generations. Their legacy lives on in the halls of Lexington City Schools, continuing to inspire those who follow in their footsteps.

So come join —The Friends of the Library on Saturday, May 17th, 2–4 p.m. at the Library Annex in Lexington. Bring your stories, your questions, your curiosity. You’ll leave with something deeper than answers. Books will be on sold by Pig City Books.

Deputies with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the discovery of human remains at a local salvage yard in Lexington. According to an official press release, the incident occurred on May 14 at Leonard Salvage, located at 4471 Old US Highway 52.

The Purple Star Award program was established in the 2019-20 school year to recognize schools that provide exceptional support to military students and families. This year, 453 schools across North Carolina, including Southwest Elementary, received the award. Schools earning the Purple Star Award completed several activities, including the designation of a staff member as a point of contact for military families and the implementation of a transition program for military-connected students.

On Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to noon, the market will host Food as Medicine: Spring Edition, a health-focused event that blends the best of local produce with practical wellness education. The goal? To help residents see food not just as fuel, but as a form of preventive care—something that can heal and sustain.