All in Children
In June 2025, members of the Invictus Task Force initiated an investigation related to multiple Cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. During the course of the investigation, Elijah Nathanael Beebe was identified as a suspect.
The long-standing early-childhood programs operated by Salisbury Rowan Community Action that serve Davidson County have been forced to close their doors as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.
At Fox & Olive today, I found more than a cup of tea — I found Mrs. Minnie Dukes, and a piece of my past. For a moment, time folded in on itself — the clink of tea cups fading into the sound of my pre-teen heartbeat. We laughed about how Facebook keeps us connected, a small mercy of modern life that helps us hold on to the people who once held us up.
This year’s Hospice Fall Festival turned the asphalt into a sea of bright green décor and Little Mermaid–inspired touches, complete with a whimsical “Main Street” of care and candy booths.
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners focused on the three school districts in the county during its meeting on Monday night.
Davidson County-On August 25, 2025, members with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division received a report of child sexual abuse that had occurred at a residence, located at 664 Anderson Street, Denton, North Carolina, as well as at other properties in the surrounding area.
The NC Pre-K program offered through Smart Start of Davidson County is still accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
Lexington City Schools most recently identified the need for a new high school as part of a its strategic plan, although it has been discussed for several years.
The initiative hopes to bridge generations with the timeless power of the written word—handwritten letters that build friendships, spark imagination, and remind both age groups that their voices matter.
According to detectives, a search of the residence turned up an open THC-P gummy package with one gummy left outside the bag. They also reported finding THC paraphernalia throughout the home that was accessible to children.
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The transition of music over time is undeniable, and the change has been dramatic. My mind drifts back to the late 90s and early 2000s, an era when dance music reigned supreme. The airwaves were dominated by infectious beats and catchy hooks from artists like Mark Morrison, whose "Return of the Mack" was an anthem for a generation. We were all captivated by the perfectly choreographed moves and harmonious vocals of groups like NSYNC and Destiny's Child. These artists didn’t just create songs; they crafted experiences that became the soundtrack to our lives.
The Association for Professionals and Students (APS), Lexington Chapter, is pleased to invite the public to its 2025 Graduation Ceremony, a celebration honoring the academic achievements of students from six locations across North Carolina: Garner, Lumberton, Winston-Salem, Lexington, Charlotte, and Hickory.
Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The “Nourishing Our Neighbors” grant supports community feeding partners as they tackle food insecurity and promote healthier lifestyles through nutritional education initiatives.
Over the course of 75 years, the Lexington Swim Club has been solidified as a sanctuary within the community, somewhere where we can gather and connect as a whole, away from the chaos of everyday life and the responsibilities that follow.
There was no response to a request for comment from Davidson County Schools. It is policy for the school district not to comment on personnel issues.
State Senator Steve Jarvis is celebrating the passage of a bill that hits close to home.
The Thomasville Farmers Market has launched "Eat the Rainbow," a new kids’ program that offers $3 in produce bucks each week to encourage healthy eating and support local farmers. The market also welcomes Aimee Young as its new Assistant Market Manager, helping lead family-friendly initiatives as part of the market’s Food as Medicine campaign.
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the American Children’s Home will celebrate its 100th anniversary at its historic campus located at 3844 NC Hwy 8 South, Lexington, NC 27292. The public is invited to attend the Centennial Celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., which will include guided campus tours, historical exhibits, and family-friendly activities.
According to a social media post on June 12, a visitor to Sliding Rock in Transylvania County stated they had to pull a boy out of the water and that the adults, identified as coaches with Central Davidson High School wrestling team, did not attempt to rescue him. Davidson County Schools calls the social media post “not completely accurate.”
