Candy Martin and James Sink Jr. have recently opened Jimmy’s Smoke House at 6043 Old U.S. Highway 52 in Welcome in what was Café 71 Smoke House BBQ.
All in Business
Speedy’s Barbecue reopens on Piedmont Drive in Lexington
One of Lexington’s iconic barbecue restaurants and a longtime participant in the Barbecue Festival in Lexington has relocated.
Job-seekers invited to meet employers at Davidson-Davie job fairs
Two job fairs in the coming weeks will feature close to 70 companies ready to hire new workers, and Davidson-Davie Community College is inviting members of the public to participate if they are looking for work.
LCS Spotlight: Innovative Technologies
In an effort to provide our students with a rigorous and innovative learning experience, LCS is proud to spotlight our Innovative Technologies program this month. Our efforts have afforded students the opportunity to maximize their individual potential in preparation for college and career readiness in our global society.
Harbor Freight Tools opens Lexington store
New Lexington retailer offers a variety of tools for tradespeople and DIYers.
Joel's Job Tips #9 and #10
More job tips from Joel. Check them out!
Thank you, DL2 Birthday Club members
With the help of our interns, we hosted a small birthday celebration in honor of our DL2 anniversary! Join us in celebrating fast, free local news.
Thomasville Farmers Market hires new manager
The Thomasville Farmers Market has hired a new farmers market manager, Mary Herrington. A native of Connecticut, Herrington has over 15 years of social media marketing experience. For 13 years, she was a micro-food business entrepreneur selling her products in Charlotte-based farmers markets.
Red Donut Shop claims unofficial world record, reveals business expansion
The red carpet was rolled out and local celebrities were in abundance Tuesday evening at Red Donut Shop in Uptown Lexington.
Give Work A Chance: Why Maintenance Techs are in High Demand
Think you’re smarter than a maintenance technician?
Skilled maintenance technicians are a rare and desired group. Their average compensation package is rising. These so-called "grease monkeys" are smarter than you think.
Lexington Chamber: Alive After Five dates
It's about that time again! Alive After Five is back for another summer with an exciting lineup of bands
A Photo Gallery: Women's History Month Pop-Up Shop
Carolyn Curry, owner of Car’Ma Essentials, and Renoda Burns, owner of 4EverEvolvn, hosted a Women’s History Month Pop-Up Shop on Saturday, March 11 at the J. Smith Young YMCA Event Center.
Events happening in Uptown Lexington
Uptown Lexington, Inc., is excited to present our St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Bar Crawl.
Farmers Market Prepares for 2023 Season with New Locations, Continues SNAP EBT Double Bucks Program
The Lexington Farmers Market will sign up new and returning vendors for the 2023 farmers market season an its annual spring organizing meeting on Monday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Davidson County Cooperative Extension Auditorium.
Siemens to build rail car factory in Lexington
Siemens Mobility announced plans Tuesday afternoon, March 7, to invest $220 million to build a factory that will manufacture rail cars and eventually employ 500 people in the Lexington Industrial Park on Brown Street.
Denton FarmPark to host Carolina Pickers Festival
Join us for the Carolina Pickers festivals held in the spring and in the fall. Spring Pickers dates are March 30 – April 1, 2023 Gates are open from 8am – 5pm
Hospice to host 14th annual golf tourney
Hospice of Davidson County is excited to welcome former World Long Drive Champion Jeff Crittenden of Critter Power golf to our 14th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament.
Baker named LACC Outstanding Woman in the Community
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce held it’s 76th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 1.
Lexington Tourism to host special called meeting
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Lexington Tourism Authority Board of Directors will hold a SPECIAL MEETING on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 at 9:30 am to be held at the Lexington Visitor Center.
Nucor Steel to begin accepting job applications soon
Nucor Steel looking for ‘teammates.’