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Seniors’ Day at the County Agricultural Fair: Senator Jarvis
Davidson County Senior Services, in partnership with the Lexington Kiwanis Club, is hosting the Annual Seniors’ Day at the County Agricultural Fair. The date will be September 22 at the Davidson County Fairgrounds, 400 Greensboro St. Ext. The gates will open at 9:00 a.m., and admission is free for all seniors 55 and older.
DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF WINE: Davidson Davie Community College
This 6-week class, beginning on Sept. 13, will cover the basics of viticulture and enology.
DDAC hosts signing ceremony for the class of 2026
Laura Brown, EGGER Wood Products, Christopher Maynard, EGGER Wood Products, Audrey Skeen, EGGER Wood Products, Austin Fulk, EGGER Wood Products. Second row: Aydin Campbell, Mohawk, Rene Slaughter, EGGER Wood Products, Noah Myers, EGGER Wood Products, Luke Fisher, EGGER Wood Products, Daniel Overcash, EGGER Wood Product, Gavin Clement, EGGER Wood Products, Davis Temple, EGGER Wood Products, and Kelby Leonard, CPM Wolverine Proctor.
Know your Farmers: Leonard Farm offers naturally grown food
Tracy Leonard is a carpenter by trade but a farmer at heart. You could say it’s in his blood since he can trace back his family of Davidson County farmers to 1729.
DL Weekend Update: Stories behind the stories - 8/20/22
Here’s what’s been happening behind the stories this week…
Changes underway at some Uptown Lexington businesses
Two uptown businesses relocating and expanding, while another has a new name and owner and one large anchor store has closed.
Know Your Farmers: Garden Window Farm increases bio-diversity in Denton
After years of working in restaurants and retail management he knew he wanted to start his own business. Due to low start up costs and his passion for great food he started a food truck business. His menu relied on high quality ingredients and focused on simplicity that allowed the ingredients to shine. He wanted to source his ingredients locally however it became very difficult. Small farms were hard to come by in the area of Colorado where he and his wife resided at the time, this caused him to become interested in what it would take to grow his own ingredients. “I had a little experience with gardening from helping my mom and grandma in the garden when I was a kid, but I knew I had a lot I needed to learn,” he says.
Local Works: Local groups host free Labor Day celebration
Several state-wide and local groups are coming together to celebrate local workers on Monday, September 5th! Stay tuned for more details.
DDCA hosting signing ceremony for incoming class
The Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) will hold its annual apprentice signing ceremony Friday, August 19, 6 p.m. at the Mary E. Rittling Conference Center on the Davidson-Davie Community College, Davidson Campus.
Market for collectibles spurs new businesses uptown
Collectors of diecast cars and trading card games can find what they’re looking for in uptown Lexington.
DL Weekend Update: Stories behind the stories
I grew up as a fan of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update sketch. My grandmother and I used to sit in her living room on Thurgood Ave and watch the satirical news program… religiously.
Google Ads and Davidson Local
If you've spent any time on our website in the past week, then you have no doubt noticed Google Ads. These aren’t pesky pop-ups but they are ads based on what Google thinks you might like.
Political Opinion: From the Desk of Senator Steve Jarvis
There's lots to share this week. Let's see what this week had to offer.
West Second Avenue in Lexington gains new businesses
A vitamin-and-supplement shop and a clothing boutique are among the newest small businesses on West Second Avenue in uptown Lexington.
Farmers Market Week: Local Farmers Markets thank those behind the scenes
Farmers Markets are a great way to connect with your local producers, crafters, and artisans and offer a fun atmosphere for friends and family to shop and enjoy all that local has to offer! Though it may seem like it all comes together that one day each week, it takes a tribe to make sure your local markets are successful and enjoyable for all vendors and YOU!
Farmers Market Week: Markets grow in economic impact
So the next time you shop at your neighborhood farmers market, remember: not only are you appeasing your taste buds, but you’re giving your community a little economic boost. One dollar at a time.
Kinetic celebrated new Kinetic Connection Center in Lexington
Kinetic by Windstream celebrated the grand opening of its large, new retail store in downtown Lexington. The Kinetic Connection Center lets the company expand the services and support it provides to Lexington-area customers.
Davidson-Davie announces largest healthcare apprenticeship in North Carolina
Davidson-Davie Community College today announced the creation of the largest healthcare apprenticeship in North Carolina, with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist signing on as the college’s first healthcare partner under the new agreement. Students will be able to work in a healthcare profession while taking courses related to their career goals.
Back to School Carnival
Step right up to our first annual Back to School Carnival! Children and teens will have a blast and can enjoy activities like face painting, carnival booth games, making giant bubbles, eating popcorn, and playing cornhole. The list goes on, and your family can enjoy taking silly pictures at the photo stations, playing a game of life-sized Angry Birds, and cashing in your free tickets for prizes of crisp, new school supplies.