From classic holiday scenes to quirky and unconventional themes, the storefronts are transformed into magical wonderlands that capture the spirit of the festive season. Winners earn cash prizes up to $300.
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Davidson County EDC's Project Puma revealed as Japanese battery manufacturer
Lithium-Ion Battery Pouch Manufacturer Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. to create 350 new jobs and invest $233 million in Linwood… with decision to invest North Carolina follows Governor Cooper’s meeting with company executives in Tokyo in October selected Davidson County for its First U.S. Operation.
Kassie’s Column: Farewell, DL
Season change: Co-founder Kassaundra Lockhart says farewell in her role with day-to-day operations at Davidson Local.
Between Small Business Saturday and Giving Tuesday...Help Support Free Local News!
Give the gift of free hyperlocal news! Join by Dec. 31st for full ‘club’ benefits.
Editorial: Small business Saturday is a "Win-Win" for local communities
Saturday, November 25th, is Small Business Saturday – a day set aside each year to celebrate and support small businesses in our local communities.
. On Saturday, December 2nd, from 9 am to 2 pm, try to stop by for the Holiday Market. Who knows, you might find something amazing!
Around Town: A photo gallery of happenings in Davidson County
Around Town is Davidson Local’s regular photo gallery featuring business and community gatherings. Look for familiar faces in each installment.
Give Work A Chance: Lexington Chamber President Joe Wallace
Joel Leonard recently sat down with Lexington Chamber of Commerce President Joe Wallace for a question and answer session for Davidson Local. Wallace became president in 2019 and the two discussed how the Chamber helps local businesses and the outlook for workers.
C.C. Hodges and Son plans to soar in second funeral home
C.C. Hodges & Son Funeral Cremation Services has two locations, one in Asheboro and one opened the doors in September in Davidson County. The company provides burial service and owns a crematorium operating as Cremation by Simplicity.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital announces new president, restructuring
As part of a new, streamlined leadership model being implemented across some of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s community hospitals, Chad Brown, president of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center, will assume a new role as president of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s South and West areas, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Bill James will step down as president of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center.
Press Release: Getting Ahead graduation
Graduation for participants in Getting Ahead is on the calendar for December 5, and the community is invited to celebrate their accomplishments. These hard-working neighbors are starting their journeys out of poverty and into stability and the organization is proud of all the accomplishments they have made so far. Those who attend the graduation will hear stories about participants’ experiences, moments of discovery and awakening in the group, and future goals they have set. There will also be a networking dinner designed to allow Getting Ahead participants to build their business contacts.
Scam Alert: Denton FarmPark
If you see someone "selling their ticket" That's not true! We don't give out the tickets until you walk through the gates!
Joel Leonard and Christian Palma: Give Work a Chance Q & A regarding disabilities
Christian Palma joined us at Give Work a Chance and was able to help people with disabilities get extra support. - Joel Leonard
Santa Claus is coming to town: Uptown Lexington's parade seeks applicants
Vendors are invited to register here by Nov. 21. For the past few years, space has been tight. First come, first served. Stewart said the small fee is worth it. According to Steward, Uptown Lexington is one of the few evening parades remaining in the region
Economic development: Local leaders share perspectives on progress, rumors, relationships
Have the city of Lexington and Davidson County reached a turning point?
Local businesses report large sales at the 39th Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival
The Lexington Visitor Center reports the festivals economic impact around 9 million dollars in local revenue making it a perfect example for festivals across the state.
Bridgett’s Kitchen to open Tuesday in Lexington
Bridgett’s Kitchen, which has been operating as a takeout business for nearly six months, will open as a full-service, dine-in restaurant Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Press Release: Boo Bash event brings magic to Uptown
Free: When: October 31
Time: Boo Bash 5:00pm-8:00pm | Boo Crawl until close
Where: Uptown Lexington
Joel's Thoughts: New discoveries, enlightening and painful lessons learned
There is nothing more humbling than to travel to another country with different languages, pronunciations, meanings of the same words and the simple things like going to the proper passenger seat and drivers’ seats being different, knowing what room you are in, what city you are in, or even how to pronounce it and causing accidental mistakes that are embarrassing when you are striving to make a difference.
New uptown shop offers floral designs and home decor
From fresh flowers and exotic plants to a wide variety of home décor and furniture, Fox & Olive, a new store in uptown Lexington, has you covered.