Last week, while I was reading a newspaper, a name caught my attention, a name that I hadn’t heard in 65 years.
All in Sports
Local Veterans: Honored with driver Austin Dillon and No. 3 Dow
The 2022 Dow Salutes Veterans Chevrolet highlights Dow’s Military Degree Equivalency (MDE) program, and the work of Team Rubicon. In addition to honoring U.S. Military veterans, RCR will recognize long-time partner Dow with a special logo on the hood of the No. 3 Dow Salutes Veterans Chevrolet in celebration of the Company’s 125th Anniversary.
Thomasville High receives national award
Thomasville High School is the recipient of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Safe Sports School award for its athletic program.
LSHS head football coach Brown resigns; Morman named interim
Mr. Charles Morman, Jr. has been named Interim Football coach at Lexington Senior High School.
LSHS Football Field and Track Groundbreaking Ceremony
You are cordially invited to document the LSHS Football Field and Track Groundbreaking Ceremony. The ceremony is open to the public on March 29th from 5:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held on March 30th at 5:30 p.m.
Davidson-Davie: Storm basketball subdued by South Suburban College
Congratulations to the team for making it to the National Championship game for the 2nd year in a row and bringing local pride and watch parties for local families. The sense of local pride goes on. We will see you next Storm season!
Storm Watch: Davidson-Davie advances to NJCAA championship game
The Storm took down #3 Sullivan County CC to advance to the National Championship game for the 2nd year in a row.
Hege takes the helm to lead North Davidson boy's basketball
Brian Hege will be the next boy’s basketball head coach at North Davidson High School. Hege will be moved over from the women’s program.
Davidson-Davie Community College Storm basketball team heading to the Final Four
Storm Basketball Team heading to the Final Four. {Photo Credit/Mike Wolfe}
Area high school basketball players line up for Allstar game
Area High school basketball players will be playing in the Triad Allstar Classic game on March 19th at Forsyth Country Day School In Winston-Salem, NC from 12-7 pm. A day pass for the event is $15.
New sports option connects high school gamers across the country and beyond
What if I told you that as a high school student you could compete in sports without lifting weights, traveling on a bus for competitions or even come into contact with your opponent? You probably wouldn’t believe me, right?
Sports Snoops: Davidson-Davie Storm sweeps regional tournament third straight year
With a 65-60 victory over Fayetteville Tech CC, your Davidson-Davie CC Storm are Region10 tournament champions for the third straight year. Next stop…
Sports Snoops: 8-year-old Tyro wrestler wins second state championship
Tyro Elementary has an 8-year-old second-grader that is lighting it up on the wrestling mat. His name is Keegan Bailey and his favorite finishing move is the double X takedown. He won his second state championship with USA Wrestling earlier this month.
The Scoop: Emily Hege
Emily Hege scored 44 points which pushed her above a record her dad has held for years. He had the record for the most points scored in Davidson County by a male of 2203. Emily finished the night with 2231.
CCC Basketball Tourney begins Monday
The Central Carolina Conference Basketball Tournament begins Monday, February 14.
Thomasville issues proclamation for Davis-Gaither ahead of Super Bowl
The City of Thomasville is honoring one of its native sons ahead of Sunday’s big game.
Black History Month: Leaving a legacy of health and wellness
Kick-off for Black History Month celebrations included a Healthier Together pop-up information event at the Lexington Senior High School basketball games on Tuesday.
Celebrating Black History every day!
Davidson Local will publish or republish a story, photo gallery or column every day in February. As readers have observed, our commitment to local history goes far beyond words.
LCS hosting spirit rally, COVID-19 guidelines will be enforced
Lexington City Schools will host a spirit rally Friday at the Lexington Senior High School basketball games vs. Thomasville High School.
The HudDLe: Priddy's dream is now a reality
Nicholas Priddy is following his dreams - coaching basketball at his alma mater, West Davidson High School (WDHS)