The Dispatch of Lexington

12/29/2025

For 59 years, Silver Valley Civitan’s Project Santa has been spreading holiday cheer — delivering gifts, food, and hope to families in need. This year was no exception.

For 59 years, the Silver Valley Civitan Project Santa has brought Christmas joy to the community.

12/29/2025

One firefighter was injured as several fire departments worked to put out a house fire east of Lexington on Wednesday afternoon.

12/26/2025

When creativity meets thrift, magic happens — and Davidson County’s Department of Senior Services is proving it. Read about the fun employees Anna Claire Kelly and Brooke Adams are creating and cooking up for local seniors.

When creativity meets thrift, magic happens — and Davidson County’s Department of Senior Services is proving it.

12/25/2025

One person had severe injuries and three others were hurt in a wreck on N.C. 8 north of Lexington on Tuesday evening, the N.C. State Highway Patrol said.

12/25/2025

Kendra Jones doesn’t just make jewelry — she makes statements. Read about this Davidson County artist in The Dispatch.

Kendra Jones doesn’t just make jewelry — she makes statements.

12/24/2025

Music and games top the list of happenings in Davidson County this weekend. Check out these five things to do this weekend

Music and games top the list of happenings in Davidson County this weekend.

12/24/2025

Linda Rogers of Denton got to celebrate her daughter’s birthday on Saturday by winning a six-figure lottery jackpot on a $2 scratch-off ticket.

12/23/2025

A century of comfort food and community spirit is getting a fresh chapter in A century of comfort food and community spirit is getting a fresh chapter in Lexington. Southern Lunch has turned 100 and sold to new owners.

A century of comfort food and community spirit is getting a fresh chapter in Lexington.

12/22/2025

A man with experience leading two county school systems and also once was principal of Lexington Senior High School has been named the new superintendent of Lexington City Schools.

12/22/2025

Two controversial proposals to expand natural gas pipelines, including one crossing the Triad in DavidsonCounty, have received clearance from state and federal officials.

Two controversial proposals to expand natural gas pipelines, including one crossing the Triad, have received clearance from state and federal officials.

12/22/2025

Here's What's Happening in Davidson County: A developer has secured a permit to begin building a $4.5 million convenience store — the first step toward a project that could also bring a hotel to the area, and the Grinch is coming to local library.

Here's What's Happening in Davidson County: A Greensboro developer has secured a permit to begin building a $4.5 million convenience store in Davidson County — the first step toward a

12/19/2025

The 2026 elections will see contested local races for Republican primaries in Davidson County prior to the General Election and has drawn the first female sheriff candidate in county history.