Several state-wide and local groups are coming together to celebrate local workers on Monday, September 5th! Stay tuned for more details.
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Davidson Local Press Pass: Don’t miss this mouthwatering news
We’re excited to introduce our first, foodie and hyperlocal evening of culture, food and conversation with chef Michael Morefield @ Rustic Roots on Main in Lexington. This mouthwatering event begins at 6 pm on Saturday, August 27th.
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.
Call to Artists: Theme: Davidson County Community Mural Map
Context: To commemorate the Davidson County Bicentennial, Davidson County Historical Museum will open a premier and permanent exhibit exploring 200 years of county history and more, including explorations into pre-county history with topics like ecology, geology, and Native American history.
Spectacular crowd at Thomasville Night Out
Great turnout at this year’s Thomasville Night Out with over 20 different community agencies preset
Denton Watermelon Festival
On Saturday Aug. 6 from 9am-2pm Denton will host their 6th Annual Watermelon Festival at Harrison Park located at 52 W. Salisbury St. Denton, NC 27239. This family friendly event that has grown in numbers since 2017 will feature 40+ vendors, a cornhole tournament, local entertainment, a pageant, watermelon eating contest and a seed spitting contest, plus more.
Racing to help stop addictions
Race Against Drugs is a movement that was created to help people get out of addictions
PiGS, CHAiRS and Small Town Squares photos
Photo highlights of the Bicentennial Play “PiGS, CHAiRS and Small Town Squares”
¿Necesitas una cita con la unidad móvil?
La unidad móvil de Novant Health Breast Center estará en Lexington ¿Necesitas una cita?
Sunset Sounds in Thomasville
Presented by Arts Davidson County, in partnership with Thomasville Tourism, Thomasville Parks and Recreation, and the City of Thomasville. July 29th 5:00-8:00 PM
City to host free health equity event Aug 12th and 13th; registration required
With the theme of My Health Matters, the free two-day conference includes educational opportunities for health care professionals, individuals and families on August 12th and 13th. The conference, located at Lexington Senior High School, is open to individuals who live in the city, county and region.
Epilepsy advocate receives response from President, seeks local help
Thomasville’s Toney Kincaid says his battle related to Epilepsy has been painful and at times lonely. His group is hosting a cookout for Epilepsy Association of NC July 15th at 4 pm at Paul's Chapel Church 2791 West Center Street Ext, Lexington, NC 27295 to support education and encouragement programs.
2CFAR Community churches host united worship event
Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. The team highly encourages young people to attend, whether they be college, high school or even elementary school students. At 2CFAR, they can be a collective voice for faith and race.
Op-Ed: Fair Grove Fire Dept celebrates 65 years of service, needs support
This July marks the 65th Anniversary of the Fair Grove Fire Department Inc. In the beginning, several Fair Grove community members came together to try and form a Volunteer Fire Department for the purpose of protecting the citizens of the Fair Grove and surrounding communities.
Ease on down the road: FREE Iconic films start on July 23rd
The Black Butterfly Network of Lexington's inaugural “Summer Classic Film Series.” The movies that will be presented throughout the series will be iconic Black films such as The Wiz, and Mahogany. The series of films will be held at Bull City Ciderworks - Lexington located in the Depot District at 299 S. Railroad Street, Lexington, NC 27292.
Republican Women host Conservative Conversations and Cookout
The Davidson County Republican Women's Club is hosting their second annual Conservative Conversations and Cookout. This year's event will feature congressman Ted Budd, congressman Dan Bishop, Judge April Wood, county commissioners as well as other State, Federal and local candidates. This beautiful meet and greet will allow for discussions and conversations with our elected officials.
Nonprofits can learn more about local funding
United Way of Davidson County will host a virtual Agency Funding Application Meeting for any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization interested in applying for funding on Thursday, July 21, 2022. United Way of Davidson County provides funding for agencies that focus on Health, Education and Financial Stability. Any organization that would like to apply for funding for 2023 must attend this meeting.
LPD Youth Camp is back! Join them July 19-21
LPD Youth Camp is back! Join them July 19-21. Ages 11-16 are invited to apply. Contact Captain Best for more information and to apply (336) 243-3302 or RLBest@lexingtonNC.gov
Christmas in July? Thomasville announces parade dates
Thomasville’s Christmas parade will take place on Saturday, December 10th at 11:00AM