For the first time in the City of Lexington’s history, Main Street will roar to life with the sound of motorcycles in a ...

Mystery surrounds an inmate’s escape nearly 100 years after he broke free from a North Carolina prison, historians said. “On July 10, 1930, Otto Wood made his final escape from Central Prison,” the ...

Explore America's rich history in North Carolina with stops at Historic Bath, Somerset Place, Edenton, and more. A journey ...

Sargent Thompson, founder of North Augusta’s Living History Park, died on July 4, 2025 after a battle with colon cancer at ...

Tavern, built in 1788, is the oldest building in Fayetteville and offers a glimpse into the city’s early history.

For this week's Carolina Curious, listener Tyler Foster wanted to know how the culinary tradition of Lexington BBQ got ...

100 Smokehouse Ln, Lexington, NC 27295 Some flavors are worth traveling for, and the cheeseburgers at Lexington Barbecue make a compelling case for rearranging your weekend plans. This isn’t just ...

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - New records obtained by WIS show a Midlands school bus involved in a deadly crash had a history of tire-related issues. The bus, which belonged to Lexington County ...

Mecklenburg, North Carolina, is celebrating its own Declaration of Independence claiming it was signed a year before all the American colonies split from British rule. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: ...

The Lexington History Museum will present an International Fashion Show and Dance from 4-6 p.m. May 17. The event will highlight the fashions and dances of Japan, Mexico, India, Kenya and Ukraine.

Have a question or story idea related to Lexington’s 250-year history? Let us know at 250LexKy@gmail.com. This story was originally published May 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM.