Davidson Local’s youth correspondent Riley Elliott got the scoop from North Davidson’s Gavin Hill. Hill is a cancer survivor showing that athletes can use their talents to bring awareness to issues close to their hearts. "You fight. We pray."
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Davidson's first "Creek Week" launches Aug 22-28th
Davidson County’s first “Creek Week” is off to a whirling start, according to organizers with Keep Davidson County Beautiful, Davidson County Commissioners, Yadkin River Keepers and Tourism Recreation Investment Partnership (T.R.I.P.).
Arts Davidson County Accepting Grant Applications
Arts Davidson County is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through September 10, 2021.
The Scoop: Superhero cheerleaders...activated!!!
What do you need to bring people together? Cheerleaders! When Lexington Senior High School Cheerleaders and our youth media correspondent (who happens to be a Central Davidson Cheerleader) came together for a mini cheer clinic…we knew all sorts of fun would happen. Here’s the Anything For Our Youth Cheer Clinic scoop from a youth perspective.
Lexington's Got Talent: A photo gallery
Underworld Music Group organizers Byron “Mr. Might” McIntosh-Bey, Marlo “Uptown” Moses and Adrian “Supreme” McClelland presented “I Got It” showcase Saturday at Breeden Amphitheater.
Underworld talent takes center stage
Lexington Senior High alumni are setting the stage for an artist talent competition close to their Uptown roots. On Saturday, July 24th.
Lexington hosts first PFLAG pride event: A photo gallery
Lexington hosted its first PFLAG Pride event. Our newest photographer Q. Johnson was on the scene.
Yummy Botana tempts tastebuds
A new snack shop in town is offering snacks and desserts with distinct flare.
Sights and sounds of Juneteenth: A freedom celebration
Just two days after President Joe Biden signed legislation declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday, hundreds turned out Saturday to celebrate local history.
“On the Fly” – An Interview with Artist, Pam Baldwin
“On the Fly” is a Davidson Local series by designer, editor and writer Kim Kanoy. This week she features Thomasville artist, Pam Baldwin of paperclutch.com.
Are you ready for live Jazz, dinner, drinks and loads of fun?
Support local news and local youth! [Photo: Antionette Kerr/Davidson Local] We hope you are getting excited about the Hands Across Davidson County Jazz and dinner event tomorrow! We still have a few tickets left. Please feel free to share this with a friend.
Our teams are preparing for the silent auction that will close at 8pm. We will collect the winning bids at the event. Some items include sweets, relaxation baskets, signed Panthers jerseys, vacation getaway’s, home décor and professional services.
We will accept cash, checks or credit card payments!
Thomasville expo to highlight Black-owned businesses
During the height of the pandemic, Thomasville native Jauraz Crosby was delighted to see many young, Black entrepreneurs starting businesses.
Juneteenth celebration to focus on history, culture and art
On Saturday, June 19, Anything for Our Youth, in collaboration with City of Lexington, Davidson-Davie County Community College, Uptown Lexington, Inc., Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Lexington Visitors Center, will host the event. Admission is free to the public. Food and craft vendors will have select items for sale.
Governor Cooper proclaims May 6, 2021 as National Day of Prayer
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 6, 2021 as National Day of Prayer in North Carolina to invite North Carolinians of all faiths and backgrounds to express their beliefs through prayer.
Preserving Dunbar: The Option to Purchase
In 2006, the Lexington City Schools (LCS) Board of Education voted to build a new, state-of-the-art school on Cornelia St.
State Highway Patrol encourages driver vigilance around agricultural areas
As our state’s vibrant agricultural industry becomes more present on the roadways this time of year, the State Highway Patrol reminds motorist of practices they can take to keep everyone safe.
Preserving Dunbar: 12 Years of Ownership
When the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte [the Diocese] purchased Dunbar School in 2009 from Lexington City Schools [LCS], they had a vision.
Preserving Dunbar: The City Council Vote
The bitter aftermath of last summer’s vote by the Lexington City Council to approve a zoning permit for Shelter Investments Development Corporation (SIDC) to convert Dunbar School on Smith Ave. into affordable, senior housing has been widespread throughout the Black community.
Preserving Dunbar: The Current Plan
Last summer, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Lexington City Council voted 5-4 to grant a zoning permit to Shelter Investments Development Corporation (SIDC) to convert Dunbar School, once home to the city’s only black high school (and sitting vacant since 2008), on Smith Ave. into affordable, senior housing.
NAACP announces essay winners
Lexington and Thomasville essay contest winners are announced