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Davidson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Gregg Slate is welcoming students, families and staff back for the 2026-2027 school year, pointing to gains in graduation, college readiness and workforce credentials while emphasizing school safety and student well-being.

Family Services of Davidson County is changing its name to The Hattie House, marking another significant transition for the longtime nonprofit following changes to its services in recent years.

David Inabinett, Managing Member of Brinkley Walser Stoner, PLLC, announced today that the firm has once again been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America rankings, earning distinction in the Triad area, Regional Tier 2 in Real Estate Law, and Regional Tier 3 for its work in Elder Law and Trusts & Estates Law.

The groups focuses on substance use education and prevention and has raised money from private donors, including contributions from people in recovery.

A column by Joel Leonard

Jazz, Bling and the Sound of Community

Faith and Fellowship

Opinion: One local resident hopes music can help encourage people across the region to give the city’s renewal a chance.

On October 10, 2023, at 11:10 p.m., the North Carolina Highway Patrol responded to a bicycle collision on the eastbound shoulder of Old Highway US 64 West near Wholesale Alley.

Thomasville is seeking a name for a winter clothing project.

The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing The Chain, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, to Alive After Five on Friday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m at the Breeden Amphitheater.

Davidson County EMS is stable, but an independent study points to growing concerns about staffing, response times, aging facilities, employee morale and the need to prepare now for increasing demand. employee morale and the need to prepare now for increasing demand.