LATEST NEWS AND OPINION

The Friends of the Lexington Library invite the public to their Annual Meeting this Sunday, November 9, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. at the Lexington Library Annex, 602 S. Main Street.

Over the course of five weeks, 25 justice-impacted men will engage in intensive instruction, mentorship, and practical business development designed to equip them with the tools to build sustainable, self-sufficient futures.

The American Children’s Home will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the start of a major water line replacement project that will modernize the campus infrastructure and support the Home’s mission of nurturing and empowering children across North Carolina.

First and foremost, it would be a great deal for me to say that you have to pay homage when it is due. As the basketball season emerges, I’d like to highlight two hometown legends who are continually making a difference in students' lives both on and off the court. I can say these words of emphasis because I know these gentlemen personally, and these men truly deserve their flowers while they are still here.

Municipal races are almost always tight. When multiple candidates vie for a single seat, that’s when the energy picks up and crowds show up.

The long-standing early-childhood programs operated by Salisbury Rowan Community Action that serve Davidson County have been forced to close their doors as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The air in Lexington is electric, charged with the palpable excitement of high school football playoffs! The Lexington Yellow Jackets have officially punched their ticket, clinching a coveted playoff berth, and the best part? Their first-round game will be played right here at home. Their initial opponent will be West Stanley High School of Stanley County, and if Head Coach Charles Morman's enthusiasm is any indication, the Yellow Jackets are more than ready to defend their hive.

Vote: Municipal Elections Wrap up Tuesday, Nov. 4th

Op-Ed: Matt Welborn Political Candidate for Ward 3.

Pastor Aaron writes: Christianity isn’t complicated, people make it so, but it isn’t.  There are just two simple rules and if you get them right you got the rest of this.  Jesus says everything comes down to loving the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind, with all your strength and to love your neighbor as yourself.

Join us for an evening of history, community, and connection!
Experience the PBS documentary American Coup: Wilmington 1898 and the Ebony Collective Holiday Market — featuring dinner, discussion, and local artisans — on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center.

Commissioner Chris Elliott has announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his current term.