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Thomasville Medical Center receives top safety award
The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that evaluates the safety and patient experience provided by hospitals across the country, recognized six Novant Health hospitals with 2022 Top Hospital awards and two ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) with 2022 Top Ambulatory Surgery Center awards. Thomasville Medical Center was included in that list.
Job fair planned for laid-off United Furniture workers
United Furniture abruptly closed Triad plants. NCWorks and DavidsonWorks of Davidson County are hosting a job and resource fair Wednesday morning in response to recent abrupt layoffs by United Furniture in the Triad, including an upholstery plant in Lexington and a warehouse in Linwood.
A Photo Gallery: Lifelong Davidson County resident, Lewis Michael, turns 99
Family and friends surprised lifelong Davidson County resident, Lewis Michael, on Saturday, December 3 with a drive by parade to celebrate his 99th birthday.
Thomasville City Council to discuss finances on Tuesday, Dec 6th
A quorum of the City Council may be in attendance and may participate in the discussion, but only committee members may vote.
NDMS teams up with Pig City Books for book store for adults
The NDMS Book Fair for Grown-Ups with Pig City Books is open. You may stop by the media center December 5-8, 7:45-2:45 or shop from home using a digital catalog 20% of the book purchase price will go directly to the NDMS Media Center.
Local Sheriff: Concealed handgun permit scam
As with any suspicious text, we encourage you to NEVER click on any link or provide personal information. If you believe you have received a text message that is from a scammer, please report your message online at https://www.usa.gov/stop-scams-frauds.
Davidson County Airport Authority decreases number of members
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners has decreased the number of members on the Davidson County Airport Authority at the request of the organization.
Lexington Live Community Theatre announces production of White Christmas
Lexington Live Community Theatre is pleased to announce the production of White Christmas December 8th -11th.
Blanket drive and author signing to benefit House of Paws Dog Rescue
Authors Donna Girouard and Janice Boyles will be with us, along with the House of Paws Dog Rescue, for an author signing and blanket drive for foster dogs. Do you have some clean, used blankets that will help keep some puppers warm this winter? Bring them Saturday, Dec. 17 and meet the authors in person. Books will be available for purchase
DDAC announces board appointments
The Davidson-Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) announced it has appointed its inaugural board of directors, along with its approval as an incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit by the Internal Revenue Service.
DCS teacher receives NC Symphony Music Educator Award
Meredith Regan of Davidson County is the 2022 winner of the Jackson Parkhurst Award for Special Achievement, named for the Symphony’s former Director of Education.
Lexington Board of Education to meet in closed session Dec 6
The Board will enter into closed session in accordance with G.S 143-318.11 (a) (6) to discuss personnel matters, G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) for attorney-client privilege, and G.S. 143- 318.11(a)(1) to prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential pursuant to State or Federal law or not considered a public record within Chapter 132 of the N.C General Statutes.
Paxton Media Group acquiring The Dispatch
Paxton Media Group is acquiring six newspapers in North Carolina from Gannett Co., Inc. The titles include Lexington Dispatch, the Asheboro Courier-Tribune, the Burlington Times-News, the Kinston Free Press, the New Bern Sun Journal, and The Daily News of Jacksonville.
Choose NDHS graduate, NC State kicker for national award
Christopher Dunn, North Carolina State University’s all-time leading scorer in football and North Davidson High School graduate, is a finalist for one of college football’s most prestigious awards,
Free events to help you get into the Christmas spirit
With December only a day away, many businesses, churches and organizations have planned events to celebrate the Christmas season.
Davidson Davie Apprenticeship Consortium names first board of directors
The Davidson-Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) announced it has appointed its inaugural board of directors, along with its approval as an incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit by the Internal Revenue Service.
Lexington Souvenir Shoppe now located uptown on the Square
Tammy Surratt Morris is hoping her third location of the Lexington Souvenir Shoppe is the charm. She reopened the business Oct. 15 at 7 N. Main St. in uptown Lexington on the Square next to Second Glance Consignment Boutique and Missions Pottery & More. The building housed Natural Lite Home for 20 years.
Lexington Choral Society welcomes 50th Anniversary Dec. 3
With a festive theme of Welcome to December, the Lexington Choral Society will celebrate its 50th season with traditional carols and a few new additions. "People can expect the usual quality of music that the choral society does," said business manager Melonie Rector. The former assistant conductor noted that a mix of approximately 40 former and current members perform on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. The runtime for the show is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. "We are glad to be back after COVID. We sang last year but we sang in masks. We’ve got a big group of people who have sung in the past who haven’t been singing for a couple of years."
Davidson Local Five Course Holiday Twist Dinner: Dec 3rd 7pm
Join us for our second foodie and hyperlocal evening of culture, bites and conversation with local news lovers. This mouthwatering event begins at 7 pm on Saturday, December 3rd. Seating will be limited. Attire: Dressy Casual of course.