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Parton died Tuesday at age 80. Flags are to remain at half-staff until sunset Sept. 1.

During the meeting, commissioners also discussed how quickly the cameras could be removed and what should happen to funding designated for the program.

A family displaced by an Aug. 20 house fire on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is receiving an outpouring of community support as they begin what relatives say will be a long journey toward recovering stable housing.

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

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