Thomasville Parks and Recreation will be hosting Party in the Park on Thursday May 5th from 5:00pm-7:00pm
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Know Your Farmers: SandyCreek Farm offers a plethora of options
If you drive far enough south on Highway 150, at some point, a large, mainly green sign is going to jump out at you. SandyCreek Farm, it reads.
Thomasville Novant Health receives diversity, inclusion and LGBTQ equity awards
Novant Health including Thomasville Medical Center is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality,” by the Human Rights Campaign and one of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” by Forbes for the fifth time.
Ellen Peterson lives her calling as First Reformed UCC’s Choir Director
Ellen Peterson can’t remember a time in her life that she didn’t love singing. Some of her earliest memories in life involve sitting on the porch swing at her grandparent’s house singing “You Are My Sunshine” with her grandmother, Laura Williams, or listening to cassette tape recordings of her grandfather, former Lexington Fire Chief Tommy Williams, singing barbershop tunes with the Firehouse Four
Master Gardeners Garden Tour returns in June
What happens when you mix whimsy, garden art, traditional and unique plants in historic neighborhoods together? You get the Davidson County Extension Master Gardener 2022 Garden Tour.
Award presentation postponed
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award will be presented to Reverend Lamar Moore at the Davidson County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 9
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#LocalElectionsMatter: Early voting begins Thursday, April 28th
If you’ve found it difficult to keep up with all the changes regarding the elections, you’re in luck. Davidson Local has you covered.
15 year-old-shot in Southmont area, alleged shooter attempted hospital transport
On April 27, 2022, the Davidson County 911 center received a report of a 15-year-old male with a gunshot wound being transported to the hospital by Ryan Joseph Peace. At the direction of the 911 operator Peace pulled over and meet with Davidson County EMS and law enforcement at Jersey Church Rd. and Hwy 8 just south of Lexington. The juvenile was found to have multiple wounds from what appeared to be pellets from a shotgun.
Thomasville community supports Black Business Expo
Businesses from across North and South Carolina will fill Thomasville’s Farmers Market and Pace Park Amphitheater on Saturday, June 18 for the second Black Business Expo. The event will include food trucks, a live DJ, a mobile arcade, kids’ activities and lots of fun for all who attend. Admission is free and open from 3 to 7 p.m.
Kamp Kiwanis is in need of staff
After a two year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kamp Kiwanis is poised to return for another summer of fun, learning and laughter.
The Finch House Music Series starts April 28th
Grab your friends and enjoy the inviting atmosphere of this historic downtown venue! Thursday and Sunday events are FREE, and tickets are available NOW for all Saturday events! To purchase tickets click the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../finch-house-music-series...
Elvis festival coming to town this weekend
Celebrate 66 years of the King of Rock 'N' Roll at North Carolina's FIRST and ONLY Elvis Festival!
Triad Business Bank appoints market president to cover Randolph and Davidson County
Triad Business Bank announces the promotion of Jed Orman to the position of Market President of the Randolph and Davidson County markets. Orman’s promotion allows the bank to continue its goal of bringing local leadership back to the area who have a vested interest in the success of the Triad. He will join the team of other market presidents under the leadership of Leah Price, current Triad Business Bank President of Commercial Banking and High Point Market President.
Where political signs are permitted via NCDOT Right-of-Way
Drivers traveling on North Carolina roadways are likely seeing a lot of campaign signs ahead of the primary election on May 17.
Miss Lexington raising funds for national foundation, meets with Sen. Jarvis
I had the pleasure of meeting with Miss Lexington, Ava Katherine Socarras.
Epilepsy Association of NC says thanks
I would like to thank several that made our Epilepsy fundraiser yesterday at Paul’s Chapel in Lexington. Wayne West and Will Yarbrough and their car and truck club organized the fundraiser and it was a great success.
Fifth confirmed rabies case in Davidson County
This week the Davidson County Health Department received lab results confirming the 5th positive rabies case identified in the county this year.
Quinto caso confirmado de rabia en el condado de Davidson
Esta semana, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson recibió resultados de laboratorio que confirman el 5to caso positivo de rabia identificado en el condado este año.
Lipe addresses news release regarding discrimination lawsuit
Davidson Local reached out to Davidson County Schools (DCS) Superintendent Dr. Emily Lipe regarding an article published by Legal Aid NC. The article states their ‘Our Right to Education Project’ filed a federal complaint on March 22, 2022 on behalf of a 14-year-old Black girl who attends Oak Grove High School in Davidson County.