Emy Garrett retires from Lexington City Schools after decades of service.
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Hay que celebrar el día de Martin Luther King
¡Saludos a la comunidad de Davidson Local! Ya mero es el día de Martin Luther King, este 15 de Enero, ¡y queríamos compartir unas actividades divertidas para celebrar este evento!
Anything For Our Youth Group to host MLK arts event
Anything For Our Youth Group of Lexington, NC, will host their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. youth art gallery and exhibition. The event will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024; 5:00 p.m. at the Arts | Theatre 202 located at 202 N. Main Street, Lexington, NC.
Column: Joel Leonard Muchos deseos para ustedes en 2024
¡Feliz año nuevo a nuestra comunidad de Davidson Local! Translated by Julie Thayer/Davidson Local
Press Release: Thomasville committee announces MLK events
2024 MLK-SAC National Holiday Observance Events. The local theme is “Knowledge is Never Wisdom Until it is Shared.”
Chamber announces 34th Leadership Davidson County
This year’s program will consist of 5 class sessions and will not include an overnight retreat format.
Press Release: Donald Trump Jr. to be featured at Davidson County Lincoln Reagan Dinner
The Davidson County Republican Party proudly unveils the grandeur of the upcoming 2024 elections set to take place on February 21st, 2024
Local teachers can apply for scholarships
Applicants can obtain an award up to $5,000 by applying to the county’s scholarship for teachers.
Local events to fill your social calendar
January is filled with local events to fill your social calendar.
Alert: Positive skunk marks first local rabies case in 2024
The Davidson County Health Department has received lab results confirming the first positive rabies case in Davidson County in 2024.
Davidson County’s Public Library January events
Every year as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, we all welcome the upcoming year and anticipate the possible challenges, accomplishments, and overall potential that it holds.
Polar Plungers take a leap to benefit Davidson Prison Ministry
Davidson Prison Ministry makes a big splash at their 2023 Polar Plunge
Silver Valley Civitans celebrate 57 years of gift giving
The 2023 Silver Valley’s Civitan Project Santa finished the 57th edition of gift distribution with help from NUCOR.
Lifestyles: Locals rediscover 'The Color Purple'
Based on the 1982 Pulitzer-Prize winning novel, the second film adaptation of Walker’s colorful take on sisterhood dominated the box office with an $18 million opening on Monday. Local ties bring special attention to the film.
Light Up the Block contest shines bright with 2023 Winners
The city of Lexington announces Light Up the Block 2023 Winners.
Column: The majesty of the stained glass at St. Stephen UMC of Lexington
St. Stephen United Methodist Church in Uptown Lexington is adorned with numerous colorful stained glass windows that have a very regal presence and a story of their own.
Year-in-Review: Lexington Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta celebrates 38 years
This year, the organization has been active in the community partaking in an array of endeavors.
Press Release: National Wreaths Across America Day ceremonies to be held at area cemeteries
Wreath laying ceremonies will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at various locations.
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Press Release: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art Exhibition and Gallery event celebrates Civil Rights
All youth artists, from K-2nd grade; 3rd -5th; 6th -8th to 9th–12th grade, are invited to participate. Entries will be categorized by age groups and judged by a panel of local artists. Artwork should focus on themes related to the Civil Rights Movement of 1964 or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life. Submissions must be completed labeled with name, grade, and school name (not required) and delivered to teachers, afterschool directors, or dropped off at the Arts Theater 202 by January 5, 2024.