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Big Lots is closing, major discounts expected
Some local deals and closing sale prices are already in place, but customers will have to stay tuned.
12 Days of Christmas: Lexington chef advances to group Top 5 in Carla Hall Presents Favorite Chef
Votes are needed to advance a local competitor in Carla Hall Presents Favorite Chef.
12 Days of Christmas: Educators honored by Davidson County Civitan Club
Join Davidson Local in celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas by revisiting some of our favorite content from this year. Here is a great story about local educators receiving special community awards.
Exposición y Galería Juvenil Anual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Todas las obras de arte deben estar terminadas y enviadas a los profesores, directores de actividades extraescolares, o entregadas directamente al Teatro de Artes 202, ubicado en el 202 N. Main Street, Lexington, antes del 13 de enero, 2025.
Principal Ronnie Hewitt and Liberty Drive Elementary celebrated achievements
Thomasville City Schools and state education leaders recently celebrated Ronnie Hewitt, Principal of Liberty Drive Elementary School, as the 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Piedmont-Triad Region Principal of the Year.
12 Days of Christmas: Polar Plungers take a leap to benefit Davidson Prison Ministry
Davidson Prison Ministry makes a big splash at their 2023 Polar Plunge
Tribute to Tad Wrenn Helmstetler and pledge to New Hope Presbyterian Church
Tad Wrenn Helmstetler, 60, of Lexington, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his home.
It's time for the local Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Art Exhibition
All art entries must be completed and submitted to teachers, afterschool directors, or dropped off at the Arts Theater 202, located at 202 N. Main Street, Lexington, by January 13, 2025.
Caught Doing Good: 6th Annual Christmas BBQ Brings Holiday Cheer
The 6th Annual Christmas BBQ, founded and organized by Charles "Pic" Clark, returns this year to spread joy and holiday cheer to residents across Lexington.
Jno G. Lewis Assembly #326: Women on the Move in Leadership and Service
The Jno G. Lewis Assembly #326 held its end-of-year meeting on December 10, 2024, marking a pivotal moment for the organization as new officers were announced for the upcoming year.
Lifestyles: You will fall in love with Sticky Toffee Pudding
If you have never had Sticky Toffee Pudding, then I am sure that it will soon become one of your favorite desserts. Here is my recipe.
12 Days of Christmas: Thomasville Fire and Rescue receives donation of Autism Response Kits
Thomasville Fire & Rescue graciously received the donation of multiple Autism Response Kits from the Greensboro Firefighter’s Charitable Foundation today. These kits will provide Thomasville’s neurodivergent population the comfort and education they need to help prevent unnecessary stress and anxiety on emergency scenes.
Termination of longtime Walmart employee raises public concern
As a large employer, Walmart faces ongoing allegations of unfair or inappropriate termination practices related to discrimination and inadequate accommodation for disabled workers.
12 Days of Christmas: "Good for Her!" Riley Elliott featured on FOX8
12 Days of Christmas: Davidson Local’s staff selects warm and fuzzy stories guaranteed to warm your heart this festive season, filled with joy, love and celebration. Enjoy!
Commissioners to consider a 1-year moratorium on applications for solar farms
Davidson County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 16th
Thomasville Christmas parade promotes unity and holiday cheer
On Saturday, Dec. 14th at 11am the Thomasville Christmas Parade will bring the community together in a festive spirit of joy and wonder.
Davidson County farms expected to suffer annual shortage of $487,568 due to natural hazards
High grocery prices are often attributed to supply chain issues and labor shortages—but an increasingly critical driver of food price inflation is natural hazards.