For over 35 years, Donnie Roberts of Lexington, N.C., was a photographer and reporter at the local newspaper.
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DDAC to hold signing ceremony for Class of 2025
The Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) will hold its annual apprentice signing ceremony Friday, August 20, 6 p.m. at Sapona Ridge Country Club in Lexington.
Boutique owner hopes expo will help others
If networking, business coaching and motivational speaking are high on your list of priorities there is an upcoming event that includes all of that and more.
DeeJay Sneaks in Thomasville features designer sneakers
A self-proclaimed “sneakerhead,” James Holt said he is getting customers who want to buy, sell and trade designer sneakers from around the Triad to patronize his new store in downtown Thomasville.
Blu’s Farm five-year anniversary and garden party
Blu’s Farm is nestled in the small, quiet community of Tyro, located at 5574 South NC HWY 150, in Lexington.
FREE Sounds of Summer Concert featuring Simerson Hill
The Sounds of Summer music event, hosted by the Lexington area Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for August 14 at the Breeden Insurance Amphitheater in Lexington. Gates open to the public at 3 p.m. at the main event entrance on East Third Ave. The event will feature live music from four phenomenal bands, adult beverages and a variety of food truck vendors. Rain or shine, this highly-anticipated event is sure to be one of Lexington’s biggest, and best, music events of the summer. Best of all, it’s absolutely FREE!
Davidson County road to close for pipe replacement
A section of a Davidson County road is scheduled to close temporarily next week while N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews replace a crossline pipe.
Sunday Stroll features four wedding venues
With fall becoming the new wedding season for many couples, the owners of four Davidson County wedding venues decided to host an event Sunday afternoon, August 8, to showcase their amenities and vendors.
Henriquez Pizza opens new Denton location
Felipe Henriquez, who founded Henriquez Pizza in Thomasville in September 2019, opened a second location in Denton in June.
Caterer pivots to home-delivered meals
When the pandemic put most people on stay-at-home orders in March 2020, Kathleen Watson, chef/ proprietor of Cuisine Kathleen, quickly pivoted from catering jobs for special events to home-delivered meals.
Chamber's Summer Sounds concert is NOW free
The Lexington Area Chamber announced: “With COVID restrictions lifted, we now have the opportunity to open the concert up without restricting the number of attendees with ticket sales! Admission is now FREE for everyone!!!” The one day concert event will be held on August 14th from 4pm to 10pm at the Breeden Insurance Amphitheater.
New shop offers vintage video games, consoles
While the pandemic has hurt a lot of businesses, it has actually stimulated sales growth in the video game sector.
A farming dream turned reality at Seven Sisters Farm
As a child we all have dreams of becoming something big when we grow up, like a rockstar, veterinarian or doctor. At the age of three, Janice Fine, owner of The Seven Sisters Farm, drew a picture that said “when I grow up I want to be a farmer” and the journey began.
Nominate a small business for the Chamber Awards
The Lexington and Thomasville Chamber of Commerces are now accepting nominations for their 2021 Small Business of the Year Award!
Lingerie shop opens in Uptown Lexington
A lingerie shop is among several new and unique businesses that have recently opened in Uptown Lexington.
Steps to Healthier Homes
Local builder Zane Matthews talks about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Healthy Home Initiative Program to assist income-qualified households increase health outcomes through the installation/repair of health and safety measures at the customer’s residence. Keep it: Dry, Clean, Pest Free, Ventilated, Safe, Contaminant Free, Maintained.
Parrott named one of the best places to work
At Parrott Benefit Group, the phrase “we’re a family” can be heard often. And now they have the recognition and hardware to prove it.
Subcontractors needed for Uptown project
In 2020, it was announced that the tallest building in Uptown Lexington was going to be demolished. The First National Bank (FNB) location (formerly the Lexington State Bank headquarters) on the corner of W. First Ave. and State St. is being replaced with a one-story building.
New Thomasville retailer features American artisans
BL Maker’s Market in Thomasville features products from more than 100 American artisans.
Road closure for Davidson County
A section of a Davidson County road will be closed while a pair of drainage pipes that run beneath are replaced.