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Alert En Espanol: Raccoon Confirmed Positive for Rabies in Davidson County
La rabia es una enfermedad prevenible por vacunación en humanos, perros, gatos y hurones, pero sin la vacuna y el tratamiento posterior a la exposición, el virus es mortal en un 99,9%. La ley de Carolina del Norte requiere que todos los gatos, perros y hurones domésticos reciban la vacuna contra la rabia antes de los 4 meses de edad y se mantengan al día.
Alert: Raccoon confirmed positive for rabies in Davidson County
Rabies is a vaccine preventable disease in humans, dogs, cats, and ferrets, but without the vaccine and postexposure treatment, the virus is 99.9% fatal. North Carolina law requires that all domestic cats, dogs, and ferrets receive the rabies vaccine by 4 months of age and kept current.
New candidates file, period ends December 15 at Noon
Local filings for Davidson County Commissioners and other races are heating up.
Political Opinion: From Sen. Jarvis' Desk
Political Opinion: The latest Raleigh Report from State Senator Steve Jarvis.
Press Release: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art Exhibition and Gallery event celebrates Civil Rights
All youth artists, from K-2nd grade; 3rd -5th; 6th -8th to 9th–12th grade, are invited to participate. Entries will be categorized by age groups and judged by a panel of local artists. Artwork should focus on themes related to the Civil Rights Movement of 1964 or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life. Submissions must be completed labeled with name, grade, and school name (not required) and delivered to teachers, afterschool directors, or dropped off at the Arts Theater 202 by January 5, 2024.
Braden Hull to share comfort and joy through free Christmas concert
Local country musician Braden Hull will share comfort and joy through a free Christmas concert from 7-10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec.14 at High Rock Church, 135 Lowes Blvd, Lexington.
Thomasville PD Alert: Pedestrian hit and killed while crossing HWY 29
On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 1:45 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of U.S. 29S and North Road in reference to a pedestrian struck by a tractor-trailer.
A new high school could be in the future for the Bulldogs
Approximately $72 million could bring new life to the Bulldog Nation. During the regular meeting of the Davidson County Commissioners. Thomasville City Schools was approved for a $9,806,318 match required for the Department of Public Instruction Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund.
Press Release: Lexington Book Festival receives community engagement grant
The upcoming Lexington Book Festival will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Arts Davidson County at 202 North Main Street in Lexington. This book festival is made possible by a grant from North Carolina Humanities, a statewide nonprofit and the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers to open Tuesday
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers opens at Parkway Plaza.
Lifestyles: A Few of Our Favorite Things
Find a colorful version of this lifestyles story in Davidson Local’s new Holiday Style Magazine.
Davidson County Board of Elections to hear public comments on early voting dates
Sunday early voting dates will be determined by the NC State Board of Elections. All public comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. on December 15, 2023.
Davidson County Public Library is offering Reading with Ringling
In conjunction with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, the Davidson County Public Library is offering Reading with Ringling from now through February 2nd 2024.
Press Release: Chair City Christmas Dec. 15th
The event will take place on Main Street from 6-8 PM on December 15. The mission of this event is to provide a free, fun, and family-friendly gathering,
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office participate in state Tree of Life Vigil
On Dec 1, 2023, Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic & Criminal Enforcement Unit attended the 26th Annual Tree of Life Candlelight Vigil. The Vigil took place on the grounds of the State Capitol Building in Raleigh to honor those killed in traffic crashes on North Carolina roads.
Confirmado caso positivo de rabia en una mofeta en el Condado de Davidson
El 5 de diciembre de 2023, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Davidson fue notificado de un caso positivo de rabia dentro del condado confirmado por un laboratorio. Este es el octavo caso positivo de rabia probado en laboratorio en el Condado de Davidson en 2023. Después de ser notificados de un incidente de mordedura que involucró a una mofeta el 3 de diciembre de 2023, Control de Animales pudo sacar al animal de manera segura de la propiedad y recomendar que se le hiciera una prueba para detectar el virus de la rabia.
Alert: Skunk Confirmed Positive for Rabies in Davidson County
After being notified of a bite incident involving a skunk on December 3rd, 2023 Animal Control was able to safely remove the animal from the property and recommend it be tested for the rabies virus. The individual involved did promptly seek postexposure prophylaxis treatment. This incident occurred near US Hwy 64 in Lexington North Carolina.
Inside the Huddle: Hoops Dreams of county coaches
Excitement is indeed in the air and the outlook is favorable. Here is what the coaches had to say.
Two charged in connections with the sexual exploitation of minors
Thomasville detectives have charged two people in connection with prostitution and the sexual exploitation of minors as a result of a three-month long investigation.