The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Freeze Warning for all of central North Carolina, including Davidson County, in effect from 8 p.m. Monday through 9 a.m. Tuesday.
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Palliative Care Month: Family’s Legacy of Compassion at Hospice of Davidson County
November Is Palliative Care Month
Fifth Confirmed Case in Davidson County This Year
The Davidson County Health Department has confirmed a fifth positive rabies case for 2025, following an incident earlier this week off Stemp Everhart Road in Thomasville. It’s the second confirmed case within a single week, prompting officials to remind all pet owners to double-check their animals’ rabies vaccinations.
Learn to view falls as controllable...enroll in A Matter of Balance classes
The Davidson County Senior Center in Lexington (555-B West Center St. Ext.) will host the program on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 to 2 p.m. November 4 – December 4 at no charge to county residents age 60 and older. Preregistration is required by October 30.
Confirmed rabies case in Southmont; county urges pet vaccinations and reporting
The Davidson County Health Department has confirmed a rabies-positive feral cat in the Southmont community off Riverview Rd. It’s the county’s third confirmed case in 2025. The cat, seen in the area for several weeks and removed by Animal Control on Sept. 21, tested positive at the State Lab. Individuals with potential exposure have been notified and referred for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
Press Release: Walmart Hosts Local Wellness Event with Free Health Screenings
Walmart Hosts Wellness Event with Free Health Screenings
Top heart and stroke care: Thomasville Medical Center American Heart Association recognizes Novant Health
Top heart and stroke care: American Heart Association recognizes Novant Health for exceptional patient outcomes in heart failure and stroke.
Davidson County halts building Silver Valley EMS station
Davidson County has postponed building a new EMS base in Silver Valley, despite already investing $62,000, because of ongoing staffing shortages. County Manager Casey Smith said the shortage of paramedics and EMTs makes it impossible to staff the base right now, and recommended holding the land while focusing on fixing staffing issues first.
Every Step Counts in STEPtember
The National Council on Aging has designated September as National Senior Center Month – a time to recognize the vital role that senior centers play in communities promoting the overall well-being of older adults.Seniors interested in participating in this program are encouraged to attend a kickoff party at 10 a.m. August 26 at the Davidson County Senior Center in Lexington, 555-B West Center St. Ext. Kickoff
Hospice of Davidson County recognized for workplace environment and leadership
The organization is also celebrating its 40th anniversary and is in the middle of a major expansion of its campus.
2025 First Confirmed Rabies Case in Davidson County
The Davidson County Health Department received the first confirmed positive rabies test result in 2025 after submitting a fox for specimen testing.
Disability Pride: Davidson County’s Disability Community Finds Voice in New Facebook Group
The group, Disability Community of Davidson County, was created to connect neighbors who live with disabilities, care for someone who does, or are simply committed to making the county more accessible, informed, and compassionate.
Editorial: Davidson Local Centers Disability Stories This July
July marks Disability Pride Month—and this year, Davidson Local is moving disability stories from the sidelines to headlines.
After Years of Meetings, Davidson County’s $25 Million Opioid Settlement committee pushes to finally hire coordinator
During the meeting on Tuesday, several committee members vented frustration on the lack of progress, stating they have met for several years and have yet to come up with a clear plan on how to spend these funds.
Lillian Koontz, director of the Davidson County Health Department, said she proposed the idea of hiring a coordinator for the opioid settlement funds over a year ago.
Column: By Vanita Faye Boger
As Father’s Day approaches, one family talks about the power of prayer and community support.
Hospice of Davidson County: Ongoing grief support and Creative Counseling Groups
Each month Bereavement Counselor Emily Sullivan, LCMHCA, facilitates group discussion and reflection on personal experiences of love, loss, peace, hope, and healing. The monthly support qroup is open to all community members age 18 and over. Your loved one did not need to be a HODC patient in order to attend.
Hospice of Davidson County will hold its 18th Annual Ride for Angels
Hospice of Davidson County (HODC) will host its 18th Annual Ride for Angels motorcycle fundraising event from Denton Farm Park on Saturday, July 19th with registration check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. Early registration is now available at a discounted rate through July 18th with day of registration offered through 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration is not required but strongly encouraged.
Disability advocate talks about rare disease, Ehlers Danlos Awareness Month
At the April 28th meeting, Lexington City Council Member John Burke presented a proclamation to Pamela "Kelly" McAfee, President of the North Carolina Democratic Party Disability Issues Caucus. Pamela's story is one of resilience and strength as she lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a group of disorders that affect connective tissues supporting the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls.
My Main Goal Is to Save Lives: After losing son to Fentanyl, Mike Loomis turns grief into action
Event Info: Saturday, April 27, 2025
1:00 PM Corner of Hinkle Ln and Old Hwy 52, Welcome, NC Contact: 336-313-1913
Narcan and educational materials are available on-site
Box Fans offered to prevent heat related deaths
In North Carolina, between 1999 and 2017, there were 225 heat-related deaths, with 25 occurring in the workplace. The highest rates of occupational heat-related deaths were observed among males, Hispanic workers, and individuals aged 55–64