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The appointment comes as Thomasville City Schools continues its search for a permanent superintendent. The district recently launched a community survey seeking public input on the characteristics and qualifications residents would like to see in the next leader of the school system.

Eric Jr., the son of Eric and Megan Anderson of Lexington and the owners of Holly Hill Memorial Park and founders of Holly Hill Cares, is a junior at Union Grove Christian School.

Several speakers criticized what they described as a lack of transparency surrounding the potential project.

Walk On! is designed for adults of all mobility levels, including those who use assistive devices. Activities are adaptable, allowing everyone to participate at their own pace in an indoor climate-controlled environment.

Column by Rev. Aaron Long

Free community event will include food, music, games, resources, gun safety information, a memory wall honoring lives lost to gun violence, and a vigil honoring lives lost to gun violence.

Financial concerns dominated much of the second half of the meeting. Administrators outlined uncertainty surrounding state funding, projected enrollment declines, increasing utility and fuel costs and ongoing financial impacts from charter schools and voucher programs.

Established in 2025 to honor Charles McNeair — a high school student arrested in 1979 at age 16 but released in May 2026.

Discussions surrounding opioid recovery programs, animal welfare funding and local arts initiatives dominated a lengthy Davidson County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 7, with emotional testimony from community members and updates on several county projects.

This case remains open and is ongoing and no further details will be released at this time.

On Thursday April 30, 2026, Hospice of Davidson County (HODC) hosted its Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the individuals who serve as the heart of the agency.

Set for Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens, the event will bring together local authors, interactive activities, and a welcoming outdoor setting for children and their families.