Customers on the City of Thomasville water system may experience dingy water over the next few days due to naturally occurring sediment that has been stirred up in the distribution system.
All in Health
Davidson County Health Department confirms county’s first case of monkeypox
The Davidson County Health Department (DCHD) has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Davidson County on Tuesday July 12, 2022. The individual is currently isolating, and close contacts have been notified.
Op-Ed: Fair Grove Fire Dept celebrates 65 years of service, needs support
This July marks the 65th Anniversary of the Fair Grove Fire Department Inc. In the beginning, several Fair Grove community members came together to try and form a Volunteer Fire Department for the purpose of protecting the citizens of the Fair Grove and surrounding communities.
Davidson County opioid settlement funds committee meets July 21st
North Carolina is part of a historic $26 billion agreement that will help bring desperately needed relief to communities impacted by opioids. These funds will be used to support treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and other life-saving programs and services in communities throughout the state. North Carolina’s Opioid and Substance Use Action Plan lays out concrete strategies to advance prevention, reduce harm, and connect people to the care that they need.
High Rock Lake Life: Tips on Water Safety
If you plan to be on the lake this weekend please be safe and watch out for each other. https://www.highrocklakelife.com/boating-safety
Op-Ed: My body, my choice (Local women respond to Supreme Court decision)
Opinion: Women should always be able to choose what they believe is best for them.
Novant Health to begin vaccine administration for children 6 months to less than 5 years of age
Following authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Novant Health today announced that it will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 6 months to less than 5 years of age on Monday, Jun. 27 at select pediatric and family medicine clinics.
Help reduce emergency department wait times
Novant Health is asking for the community’s support to reduce wait times in hospital emergency departments by seeking care in the right place at the right time.
Stop by the Thomasville Farmers Market today
Join us Thursday, June 23rd from 4:00pm-7:00pm at The Thomasville Farmers Market in Downtown Thomasville!
Thomasville Fun on Run returns this week
June 14th: Summer Canvas Painting registration link provided. You must register for each event weekly. For additional questions please call 336-475-4280.
Novant Health says Forsyth Medical Center will benefit residents of Davidson County
The new tower is part of an overall $400 million multiphase construction project initially launched in 2019, with phase 1 plans currently underway to enhance the women’s and children’s center, renovate the hospital's main kitchen and cafeteria, install a new central energy plant and modernize existing patient rooms.
Mental Health: NAMI to host virtual annual meeting
Our local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness announces the NAMI NW Piedmont, NC’s Annual Meeting June 21, 2022 at 7PM featuring guest speaker Dr. Chris Aiken.
Summer feeding program starts Monday at select Thomasville schools
Thomasville City Schools is participating in the Federally Funded Summer Feeding Program beginning Monday, June 6, 2022 - Friday, August 19, 2022
NC Institute of Medicine launches task force on Healthy Aging
The North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) has launched a Task Force on Healthy Aging to focus on policies and practices to support aging in place in North Carolina Communities
Salt demonstration at Thomasville Farmers Market on Saturday
Join us this Saturday, June 4th from 8am-noon at The Thomasville Farmers Market for another market in Downtown Thomasville at 21 E. Guilford St.
Rachel's Series: Interview with DCHD's Janna Walker
It’s hard to believe two years have passed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jif Peanut Butter recalled nationwide; NCDHHS urges consumers to check labels
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is advising people to not eat or serve certain Jif brand peanut butter products that are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Local Girl Scout brings teen PRIDE Parade to Lexington
The Teen Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 4. Here’s how it will go: At 1 p.m., participants will gather at the historic St. Stephen United Methodist Church’s lawn to make signs that express their beliefs during the walk. At 2 p.m., they’ll walk on the sidewalks in uptown Lexington. Then, they’ll return to the First Reformed United Church of Christ (FRUCC) Fellowship Hall at 3 p.m. to hear from speakers—including Rev. Elizabeth Horton, Rev. Dr. Arnetta Beverly, a representative from PFLAG, and Miller herself—as well as engage in community building activities. Snacks will be provided.
Family Services preps parents to discuss recent gun violence
Family Services of Davidson County is one of several organizations offering crisis intervention and advice to local families.
LMC announces winner of Kenneth M. Petersen, M.D. Memorial Award
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Kenneth M. Peterson Award. The 2022 winner is Russell Buchanan, RN, BSN, nurse manager of surgical operations.