The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce participated in a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on 3/22/2022 for H&R Block located at 215 West Hwy 64.
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Restoration of Men Counseling opens
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce participated in a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on 4/21/2022 for Restoration of Men Counseling located at 21 Sunrise Avenue.
Summer window contest begins in Thomasville
Join Thomasville Tourism & The HiToms for a Summer Window Contest!
Davidson-Davie Summer Camps: registration is open
Want summer camps to keep your elementary, middle or high school students active all summer long? Would you want your student engaged and inspired in hands-on activities that could spark an interest in science and technology, community leadership, sports, or the arts?
Groups partner for Earth Day Cleanup in Uptown Lexington
Organizers nationally and locally are calling for a partnership with our planet this Earth Day. Earth Day 2022 will be observed on April 22nd with a cleanup in Uptown Lexington from 4pm to 6pm on The Square.
THS Employment Fair has business openings
Thomasville High School is need of businesses to attend their high school employment fair on Thursday, May 5.
Cheers to 200 Years! Bicentennial Brews: Beverages and Events
Together the Davidson County Historical Museum, Visit Lexington, and the Thomasville Tourism Commission are inviting local breweries, wineries, cideries, coffee shops, bars, and restaurants to offer a special-edition beverage release commemorating the Davidson County Bicentennial. Qualifying special-edition beverages could include new recipes but also label and non-label releases. Inspiration behind commemorative beverages could include, but is not limited to, a place, person, object, or event in local history and can include themes that predate the founding of the county. The possibilities are endless! If desired, the museum is available to provide research assistance and inspiration behind your special-edition beverage.
Golden LEAF announces more than $12.6 million, Thomasville included
The Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $10,108,307 in funding to support projects through the Community-Based Grants Initiative in the Western Prosperity Zone. The Golden LEAF Board awarded $1.1 million through the Economic Catalyst Program to the City of Thomasville to help extend public sewer to serve Nucor, a manufacturing company that announced it will locate a new facility at an industrial site on US 64 in Davidson County. The project will create 180 jobs that pay, on average, $99,660 in annual salaries, with a total capital investment of $310 million by the company.
Introducing the "Know Your Farmer" series!
The 2022 Davidson County Farm Tour is a community and education outreach event hosted by Davidson County Local Food Network (DCLFN). DCLFN is the county's food council which is a network composed of farmers, food producers, health advocates who work towards building an equitable and resilient food system for the health and economic welfare of the community.
Parkway Plaza gains new anchor tenant as adjacent development continues
Discount retailer, Gabe’s, to become anchor tenant at Parkway Plaza
Nucor to build $350M rebar steel mill near Lexington
The Davidson County Economic Development Commission made an announcement today at the Davidson County campus of Davidson-Davie Community College. Nucor, a steel mill, is coming to Lexington/Davidson County.
Visit Uptown Lexington for the Spring Shop N’ Hop!
Uptown Lexington, Inc. is proud to present its first annual Spring Shop N’ Hop April 9th, 2022, starting at 10 am.
Community resource fair planned for students with disabilities, Spanish interpreter onsite
Teachers with Davidson County, Thomasville and Lexington City Schools have partnered with The Arc of Davidson County to hold the 9th Annual Community Resource Fair for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Veteran owned business networking event
The Thomasville Chamber of Commerce is holding a networking event on Thursday, April 7 from 8:30AM to 9:30AM for veteran owned businesses.
Jowers Furniture Market opens
Lexington gains new home furnishings store.
From New York Fashion to Lexington Suave: Hargrave's style is all his own
The culinary artist behind the menu for the Inaugural Black Butterfly event is inspired by many traditional favorite dishes. The menu is an homage to the heritage of certain foods like okra, black-eyed peas and crispy fried chicken. Clarence Vernon Hargrave reimagined many of these staples and developed a menu that granted a modern twist. {Chocolate Bread Pudding with Vanilla-Bourbon Creme}
Langston Event: Grab something cute and a ticket
Organizers of From Langston to Lexington with Love say, “It’s all about the art!” In fact, everything from the menu to the walls will be inspired by artists. The event is co-hosted by Anything for Our Youth, Event Horizons and Davidson Local. All proceeds will support event expenses and opportunities for local artists.
Road widening shutters some businesses while others plan relocation
Winston Road widening project results in closures and relocations.
Final report detailing traumatic scene at Pine Ridge nursing home released
North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services has released their report describing the chaos at Pine Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on January 16; the night two residents were found dead.
Lexington City Manager recognized as NC Main Street Champion
Thirty-three North Carolina Main Street Champions will be recognized for their commitment to downtown revitalization and strong communities in 2021 during a virtual Recognition Ceremony on March 10th. Lexington City Manager Terra Greene was one of the honorees.