The Lexington Visitor Center reports the festivals economic impact around 9 million dollars in local revenue making it a perfect example for festivals across the state.
All in food
Press Pass Dinner: Keep free hyperlocal news going strong
Purchase your tickets here for the 2023 Press Pass Dinner to be held at Roots Restaurant on South Main Street in Lexington. This elegant dinner will feature a custom menu by Chef Michael Moorefield and will be hosted by Designer and Davidson Local Writer Clarence-Vernon Hargrave. The multi-course dinner will be accompanied by a wine with each course. The dinner begins at 6:00 PM on Saturday, November 04, 2023.
Highlights from The Lexington Barbecue Festival's Jammin' at the AMP
Fun photos from The Lexington Barbecue Festival Jammin’ at the AMP Pre-Pig Shindig 2023
Don't forget local breweries participating in Eat. Drink. Restaurant Week
Participating bars and breweries are asking the public to remember them during this competition.
Festival and food organizers honor restaurant workers' impact
Throughout this week Davidson County will host two major food events that celebrate our Lexington style barbeque and the locally owned and operated restaurants that serve us daily.
Are your taste buds ready? Fall is for foodies
Tastebuds ready? This week Davidson County will become a fierce foodie scene.
Lexington Farmers Market: Pesto Challenge Lou Lou's Seafood versus Sophie's
Depot District samples will be ready at 10am
Resources- The Pastor's Pantry, addressing senior hunger
United Way offers aid to people in need and strives towards community prosperity, offering financial, educational and health-related support. It collaborates with and supports Pastor’s Pantry, helping Davidson County as a whole, working toward its goal of building up equitable and strong communities and helping those in need.
Mahalaville: Mushroom farm inspired by trip to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Mahalaville (a tribute to a legendary family trip to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville).
Russ: Longtime “curb hop” at Lexington Barbecue dies
Lexington native Russell “Russ” Craver was the epitome of “service with a smile” as a curb hop at Lexington Barbecue for the past 33 years.
The Roy Ackland Memorial Charity Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair promotion
The Ackland Family is putting on a memorial charity event for Roy Ackland, on Saturday, October 7th from 10am to 6pm at the Denton FarmPark in Denton, NC.
Intern Katelynn's Column: Cambodian history and culture
As someone with Cambodian ancestry, I have great pride in our lengthy history and complex culture.
DL is having a FREE party on Aug. 24th, bring your family!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023 AT 4pm – 7pm
Give Work A Chance Job Fair & Magazine Release Party
Calvin's Column: An interview with Rabble and Rise co-owner Jia Miller
From a youth perspective: An interview with Rabble and Rise co-owner Jia Miller.
Thomasville Farmers Market: Gummy Worms Day
Worms, worms everywhere! Come learn how worms help our soil with Charity from Rabbits & Bees, enjoy a free gummy worm while supplies last and get your week’s worth of produce and food goods at T’ville’s only market under the water tower.
Meet our new intern: Calvin Carrick
Introducing the “Summer of Fun” at Davidson Local!
J. Smith Young YMCA receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The J. Smith Young YMCA has received $2,700 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed local neighbors in their time of need. The J. Smith Young YMCA will use the gift to provide healthy snacks to our After School and Summer Camp children.
Davidson County Local Food Network grows
Piedmont Fresh, a program of Davidson County Local Food Network (DCLFN), announces its collaboration with Triad Buying Co-op (TBC), the oldest food co-op in Winston-Salem.
Y on Wheels hits the road on Mondays and Wednesdays
The Y will bring lunch, games and crafts, the Dcpl Bookmobile will be there with stories and library books