Local advocates raise awareness during International Disability Awareness Day.
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Oak Grove High School Grizzly Esports Fall Season
Oak Grove High School proudly announces that its Esports teams in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and NBA 2K23 have clinched coveted spots in the PlayVS Fall 2023 Playoffs.
Punch4Pounds: Former Army Sergeant brings boxing program to Lexington
Students at Lexington Middle School will be offered a future after-school program designed to grow their bodies and maturity levels by working with award-winning community leader, Steven Matthews.
Joel Leonard and Coach Larry Michael: Q and A athletes to techletes
Before Coach Larry Michael was named Central Carolina Conference Volleyball Coach of the Year, he sat down with Give Work a Chance creator Joel Leonard to provide insight on helping the next generation of athletes successfully prepare for the workforce.
Lexington football coach Charles Morman named CCC Coach of the Year, brings heightened expectations
Morman fostered an impressive slate of seven players representing the Yellow Jackets on the Central Carolina Conference All-Conference team, including Cameron Eubanks, Ty Williams, Devin Wells, Jaylen Henderson, Daniel Hernandez, Rahzel Ewart and Kamari McDonald. The coach was honored with the title of CCC Football Coach of the Year.
"Good for Her!" Riley Elliott, DL youth correspondent, featured on FOX8
Davidson Local’s longest running youth correspondent, Riley Elliott, was featured during Wilson’s series that highlights women who are making waves in the Piedmont Triad and North Carolina. To watch Riley’s interview with Natalie Wilson visit.
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.
Davidson-Davie Athletic Director Ridge to host free clinic for county coaches
Championship-winning coach Matt Ridge will host a free coaching clinic on Monday, November 20th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Davidson-Davie Community College’s Brinkley Gym.
Press Release: Davidson-Davie announces Jenny Varner as fifth college president
The Davidson-Davie Community College Board of Trustees has selected Jenny Varner as the next president of the college. The local board’s decision was affirmed this morning by the State Board of Community Colleges at its November meeting.
Join us tonight for a special fundraiser at Smoke and Oak!
Smoke and Oak is giving back to the Johnny Leroy Dawkins Jr Scholarship Fund this month!! Join us this Friday to have a Pumpkin Old Fashioned or a mocktail charity drink of the month!! A dipped chicken buffet will be available for a donation in honor of Garrett Holloway in the Man of Valor Scholarship Fund competition.
Press Release: Be Someone’s Hero- 48 Hours of Giving for the J. Smith Young YMCA
Be Someone’s Hero, 48 Hours of Giving is a hyper-focused two-day giving event beginning on November 15th, designed to highlight the J. Smith Young YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. {Stock Photography}
Women of First UMC hold bazaar and bake sale, Nov, 19th
The United Women in Faith of First United Methodist Church, 310 South Main Street Lexington NC will hold a craft/bake/tag sale on Sunday November 19, 2023 from 12 noon to 2:30pm in the Fellowship Hall of the church.
Lexington City Schools slated to receive a portion of $25 million federal grant
Regarding this grant, Dr. Nakia Hardy, Superintendent of Lexington City Schools said, "Lexington City Schools is excited to partner with The Innovation Project and other districts on reimagining one of our greatest resources, classroom teachers. This partnership allows LCS to continue to address equity and access which is one of our core values."
Davidson-Davie’s STORM basketball to host first home game Saturday
Davidson-Davie’s STORM basketball team hopes to bring in the thunder as they host first home game Saturday.
Davidson-Davie Community College holds open house
Prospective Davidson-Davie Community College students learn about academic programs and student support services.
Press Release: TCS Superintendent, Dr. Chris Kennedy, to retire at end of the calendar year
After 32 years of service in public and higher education and three and a half years with the Thomasville City Schools, Superintendent Dr. Chris Kennedy will step down and begin his retirement effective the close of business on December 31, 2023.
Davidson-Davie Trustees attend 2023 ACCT Leadership Congress
Tina Royal and Tonya Lanier, both trustees at Davidson-Davie Community College, recently attended the 2023 Association of Community College Trustees Leadership Congress in Las Vegas, from Oct. 9-12.
Press Release: Davidson-Davie to host “Open Aquarium” event
Davidson Davie Community College to host Open Aquarium event from 4 pm to 7 pm on Oct. 27.
Press Release: Update - New arrest made regarding social media threats against LSHS
The Lexington Police Department and Lexington City Schools continue to work together to investigate and respond to recent threats towards Lexington Senior High School and Lexington Middle School.
Davidson-Davie Community College announces finalists in search for next president
The Board of Trustees of Davidson-Davie Community College has announced that three finalists have been selected in the search for the college’s next president.