The Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce recently named Todd’s Seafood as the 2021 Small Business of the Year and recognized Annalisa Di Puorto of Elizabeth’s Pizza (West Main) as an Emerging Entrepreneur.
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Mia Mason brings soulful "Dream Catcher" to tonight's Burger Week event
Model and artist Mia Mason will perform a set opposite of Ken Davis for Lexington’s first Eat. Drink. Burger Week! Davidson Local is teaming up for an exciting week with an idea by friends at the Triad Food and Beverage Coalition, Winston-Salem Journal and Greensboro News & Record to support Eat. Drink. Burger Week! Davidson Local will be on location to cover some of the best burgers in town. Send in your images on social media #burgerface #eatdrinkburgerweek
Eat. Drink. Burger Week! has blown up
It’s no secret that Lexington is known for its legendary barbecue. But, have you ever wondered where the best burgers in Davidson County are hiding? The wait is over! The hidden gems of Lexington’s best burgers have officially been unearthed.
Small Business Center recognizes new business and business advocate
A new business geared to helping seniors and a small business advocate who aims to help restaurants were recently honored by the Davidson-Davie Community College Small Business Center at an annual small business awards program held in conjunction with the three area chambers of commerce.
A juicy update about Eat, Drink, Burger Week!
Eat. Drink. Burger Week! starts on Sunday! Several local restaurants are participating and Davidson Local will be hosting a delicious Burgers, Brews & News celebration on Sept. 23rd. See photos and descriptions of the burgers at Eat. Drink. Burger! week!
Lexington chamber recognizes brewery and founders of new online newspaper
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce recently named Goose and the Monkey Brewhouse as the 2021 Small Business of the Year and Antoinette Kerr and Kassaundra Lockhart, founders of Davidson Local, as Emerging Entrepreneurs.
New Business: Smoke and Oak Cigars sets soft launch
“It was all a dream.” From smoked craft cocktails to fiery high-end sticks, Courtney Crowson of Smoke and Oak has a big vision for Lexington’s premier cigar lounge.
Davidson-Davie partners with Gardner-Webb for transfer opportunities
Davidson-Davie Community College and Gardner-Webb University signed agreements to give Davidson-Davie students yet another way to advance their education by seamless transfer to Gardner-Webb, a private, four-year Christian school located in Boiling Springs, west of Charlotte. The agreements were formalized in a signing ceremony on Friday that included leaders from both schools.
NCWorks of Davidson County and Goodwill joint hiring event
On Wednesday, September 15, NCWorks of Davidson County and Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC Lexington are joining together to host a Hiring Event!
Senator Jarvis congratulates Davidson Local on small business award
Senator Jarvis offers congratulations to the staff of the Davidson Local.
Small businesses receive awards and advice
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Brian Hamilton offered advice to award winners and attendees of the Small Business Awards sponsored by The Lexington Area Chamber, Thomasville Chamber, North Davidson Area Chamber and Davidson-Davie Community College Small Business Center.
It's Labor Day and We're Hiring!
Davidson Local, a small but mighty team of locally-based digital daily news service professionals, is seeking talented and committed individuals to help us grow our hyper-local movement.
Some stores still encourage face masks
Although a statewide face mask mandate for indoor spaces has expired, some Lexington businesses are posting signs requesting — or even requiring — customers to continue wearing masks.
Social Security Board of Trustees: combined trust funds projected depletion one year sooner than last year
The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined asset reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASI and DI) Trust Funds are projected to become depleted in 2034, one year earlier than projected last year, with 78 percent of benefits payable at that time.
Burger Week: We’re having a mouth-watering party and you’re invited!
We’re the official local media partner for Burger Week! Join Davidson Local and friends for our Burgers, Brews & News event on Sept. 23rd at Bull City Ciderworks. Your $20 ticket will include access to vendors and newsmakers, live music, a gourmet competition style burger plate from Lou Lou’s Seafood (Veggie options) and evening of fun!
Our Big Announcement: We're winning because of you!
We won The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce Emerging Entrepreneurs award! Today, the Davidson Local Team is sending virtual “first bumps” to all who have supported us along the way. If you’re planning to attend the FREE awards event on Sept. 9th at 5:30pm/Bull City Ciderworks, consider wearing bright ORANGE in support of FREE local news.
Bull City Ciderworks ramps up production
Cidery production expands to accommodate business growth.
DDAC hosts official signing ceremony for 16 apprentices
The Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium hosted its signing ceremony for the class of 2025 Friday evening. The event marked the official beginning of full apprenticeship for the group.
Pipe replacement planned for Davidson County road
N.C. Department of Transportation crews will be closing a section of a Davidson County road for a pipe replacement next week.
For the Culture Customs in Thomasville specializes in personalized sneakers
Gabriella Jimenez sees plain white Air Force 1 sneakers by Nike as her blank canvas to create custom-designed shoes.