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19/11/2023

Christmas Open House - Home for the Horg Day is full of activities in the city of pigs. Come out.

Lexington, NC

19/11/2023

23/09/2023

* State Halts Daycare Vouchers and Food Stamps

There are rumors from community members that the NCDHHS has halted processing of day care vouchers and food stamps in Davison County to enable the County DSS department work on its backlog paperwork.

Investigations reveals that the voucher office has been chronically understaffed with only one person processing vouchers for the entire County for almost 4 months.

Several community members speaking to DCNC 24/7 on condition of anonymity said the problem goes up to the County Manager’s office headed by Casey Smith and the ineffective County Commissioners.

“The systems at the office have virtually broken down and no one is noticing because the benefits do not affect the rich of Davidson County,” lamented one community member.

The Davidson is a Republican stronghold and most commissioners do not care about voting consequences as long as they are Republicans they know they will win the next elections.

23/09/2023

License Plate Agency is Closing:

The only agency that processes license plates is closing in Lexington at 5 PM, September 29th for good.

This agency is currently located on 27 Plaza Parkway operated by Becky Klass. Becky is appearing on political signages vying for a seat on the Lexington City Council.

Some of the community members are wondering and asking why Becky has not issued a statement on why she is not renewing her license with the NCDOT.

16/09/2023

Governor Roy Cooper Slams the GOP -

He writes, “GOP demand for passage of their backroom casino deal in exchange for a state budget and Medicaid expansion is the most brutally dishonest legislative scheme I’ve seen in my 3+ decades. People are right to be suspicious. Something has a grip on Republican leaders and it’s not the people of NC.”

The Governor and the Democrats are locked in budget negotiations with the GOP with Cooper demanding for Medicaid expansion for thousands of citizens in the state.

The GOP holds the supreme majority in the state legislature.

16/09/2023

Breaking News:

Two people dead from shooting on Tussey Street!

The Lexington Police Department is investigating shooting that happened today around 2:30 am on 308 Tussey St, Lexington, NC.

Robert Grant 31 years old was shot and killed inside the residence and, later Brittany Bethea 41 years old died from her injuries resulting from the shooting.

The community friends of Robert Grant have continued to express sorrow and disbelief at his sudden death. The shooting follows an incident free Yellow Jackets home-coming game and activities in the area.

This event is being considered an active investigation and the LPD is asking any who was part of the larger party or knows anything to come forward.

19/10/2022

** Young women on a mission to end a gang of alleged rapists in Trinity, NC.

Candace Olson posted below seeking information on other young women who have fallen victims to a trio of men who have been terrorizing young victims for years.

Since she posted that about 15 hours ago, several women have come out narrating ordeals of r**e in incidents that can only be liked to movies or real life drama.

So far Alexis Powell, Kristen Kinton, and Brittany Donathan have come to narrate similar stories. What makes this story bizarre is that there are allegations that their dad who is in law enforcement, supposedly in Randolph County has been intimidating victims and sometimes even transport naked girls and dumping them on side roads.

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05/10/2022

** Lexington Middle School Jackets sting Eagles **

In a heated battle characterized by an energized Lexington Middle School football game, the East Davison Middle ”Eagles” lost in style by 37 to 20.

This will be the second win for Jackets after putting out a thunderous performance at Central Middle School in the last game.

Congratulations Jackets!

28/09/2022

Final Score, Lexington 28 - 6 Central. A thunderous victory for the Jackets!

28/09/2022

Lexington middle school football team are locked in a battle at Central Davidson.. at Press time, Lexington is leading 22 to 0.

27/09/2022

Building on fire in Lexington

09/11/2020

Melisia Prout leading people hanging the American flag Upside down Uptown Lexington, NC. They are doing this on Davidson County property.

04/11/2020

Breaking News: Gov. Roy Cooper Wins NC
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Governor Roy Cooper has retained his seat as North Carolina Governor fending off a heated challenge from his Lt. Governor Dan Forest.

03/11/2020

Davidson County Sheriff Office Press Statements
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Several statements from the Sheriff Department details a murder case and several drug arrest by the local Sheriffs office in Davidson County.

17/10/2020

Protesters for the statue
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Protesters for the statue that was removed on Thursday night came out yesterday and today in full force in Lexington, North Carolina.

Their racist tirades at the Square came out like never before calling any black individual in their sight n**r and other foul words they unleash. On the other hand the anti-statue protesters have since left the square.

The scene is very uncivilized, racist, and unfortunate.

16/10/2020

Here Once Stood a Confenderate Statue!
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Lexington City has removed the Confederate statue that was located Uptown Lexington in North Carolina. This follows over hundred days of protest and counter protests Uptown disrupting major business traffic in the evening.

16/10/2020

Breaking News:

The city has taken down the Confederate statue from Uptown Lexington. Reports we are receiving is that the process is currently on-going.

15/10/2020

Judge has removed the restraining order
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The temporary restraining order that was obtained by Davidson County Commissioners to stop the City of Lexington from removing the confederate statue from Uptown Lexington has been removed by the Judge.

This means, the City of Lexington which has agreed to pay for the removal of the controversial statue is in the clear to go ahead and safely remove the statue in accordance with the agreement reached with the owners of the statue, the Robert E. Lee chapter of the Daughters of the Confederate.

The statue has been a center of contentions, business disruptions, near fights, and arrests for over hundred days. Unity for Change a local organization formed during the period of anti-statue protest has led the charge against the monument flanked by members of the local chapter of the NCAAP, prominent community leaders, and clergy.

On the other side community members guarding the statue have stood fast well for almost the period; on some occasions joined by the “Proud Boys” from outside town and other white supremacists from other towns.

During all this time the Lexington Police Department has provided law enforcement with occasional help from Davidson County Sheriffs department. Will this end the protest Uptown and bring some semblance of normalcy? We wait to see!

Staff Reporter

09/10/2020

DAVIDSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - BLOCK REMOVAL OF STATUE

The Lexington City public statement below.

LEXINGTON, NC (October 9, 2020) – In an effort to ensure safety and restore peace in our community, last night the City of Lexington had planned to remove the Confederate Monument located in Uptown Lexington and place it in storage. The removal was organized in collaboration with the monument’s owners, as they work to save the monument and relocate it outside the city limits.

At approximately 5:00 PM yesterday, despite sound objections from both the City of Lexington and the monument’s owners, the County once again became an obstacle to a peaceful resolution by securing a temporary restraining order that halted the removal of the monument.

After yesterday’s order, Debra Barta, president of the Robert. E. Lee Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, No. 324 expressed frustration with the County’s actions.

The City of Lexington is deeply disappointed Davidson County continues to ignore the deeply divisive nature of the monument, as well as the threat it poses to both public safety and our business community.

Davidson County is on the wrong side of history. To many, this monument is a symbol of oppression and a painful reminder of racial injustice. As we aspire to become a City of Choice, and perhaps most importantly, a City of Unity, we remain committed to creating an inclusive, safe and welcoming community. We pledge to continue to fight for what is right and just.

A court hearing is set for October 15, 2020, at 10:00 AM. The City of Lexington will continue to provide updates as available and appropriate.

24/09/2020

Accident on Main Street.

22/09/2020

https://www.facebook.com/fox8news/videos/362277831747701/

22/09/2020

Our own Lexington raised Cal Cunningham debates Thom Tillis for U.S Senate seat. The two are neck to neck in polls.

https://www.facebook.com/fox8news/videos/3075068966100884/

21/09/2020

The Davidson County Sheriff says,

“The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the public aware of low flying helicopters in certain areas of Davidson County. These helicopters are flying at low altitudes towing a receiver coil as part of an airborne geophysical survey. These flights should only be temporary.”

19/09/2020

Hit and Run

A belligerent driver ploughed through a car on the corner of South Salisbury street and first avenue in Lexington and took off on East Center Street.

The witness narrated to a score of people how the driver of a truck pulling a trailer rear-ended her own track reversing on Salisbury street before turning onto First Avenue and rear-ploughing a Honda CRV and pulling it halfway into the street.

18/09/2020

Supreme Court Justice- Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies

The Supreme Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies, said the the statement from the U.S Supreme Court.

12/09/2020

Trump drive rally Uptown Lexington faces Black lives matter Protests!
Everything is peaceful so far.

11/09/2020

Breaking News:

Lexington Gets over $25 million Grant for Depot .........

The Lexington City depot development efforts led by the city of Council under the leadership of Mayor Newell Clark has received a boost from the Federal Government. The city has had plans to develop the depot district by adding community events center and ultimately a passenger train station.

The depot has seen the construction of the amphitheater and the coming of new businesses such the Bull City cider and Monkey Moose breweries. The area has a thriving farmers market. Adding a passenger train station will create more foot traffic to the area around the depot.

Staff Reporter

13/08/2020

https://www.facebook.com/CityofLexington/videos/1208185396241105/